Current Matters
Canadian Securities Administrators Drill Down on Trends in Investment Frauds
Patricia Taylor2024-08-27T16:01:11+00:00On June 27, 2024 the CSA commented on a national survey that sees an increase of 5 percentage points in fraud reports in the investment arena of since 2020. The CSA noted that how investors manage their investments has changed and Do it Yourself investing and reliance on social media...
BC Court of Appeal gives Guidance on Evidentiary Standards in Oppression Actions
Patricia Taylor2024-08-27T17:27:40+00:00In the context of a family shareholder oppression action, the BC Court of Appeal clarified the evidentiary standards in oppression actions. On appeal, the Appellants challenged a decision made in a petition seeking shareholder oppression relief under section 227 of the Business Corporations Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 57. The chambers...