by Richard Harrison The Supreme Court of Canada in Matthews v Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. (“Matthews”) was asked to determine a terminated employee’s entitlement to a significant bonus payment under a Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). The Plaintiff argued he was entitled to the bonus a) by virtue of his entitlement to damages that would… Continue reading »
Article: Alberta Law Review, The Jury is Out: The Controversy About Jury Trials Under the Alberta Securities Act By looking at two cases that went to the Supreme Court of Canada on the issue of jury rights in regulatory prosecutions, the author discusses the mechanics of securities law enforcement in Canada. The article is relevant… Continue reading »
By: Robert Stack. May 9, 2020 Introduction Difficult economic times like we are facing now present huge challenges and risks for the people who run public companies. Boards and management must apply complex rules, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), in times of great uncertainty and change. The decisions of directors and officers may… Continue reading »
By: Richard E. Harrison, Wilson Laycraft November 28, 2017 Pellerin Savitz LLP v Guindon, 2017 SCC 29 Synopsis: The Court considered when a limitation period under a lawyer’s retainer agreement begins to run. Case Brief: Facts – Client retained law firm in September 2011. – Retainer agreement provided that “every invoice shall be payable within… Continue reading »
If you are a party to a lawsuit, the day will come when your lawyer will tell you two simple-sounding words that feel awful in practice: Produce Documents. If you have experience with litigation, you will likely have some notion of how excruciating that small request can be. Along with undertakings, document disclosure is a… Continue reading »