Lexpert Roundup on the Business of Law
Lexpert identifies and reports on emerging business issues and practice areas in the business of law. Whether online, in our magazine or in the DealsWire e-newsletter, we chronicle deals and lawsuits of interest, and cover issues of broad concern to the legal profession and those who purchase legal services. We hope you enjoy this sampling of our latest content.
All for One, One for All?
How can the provinces possibly deliver an effective new trade deal to Canadian businesses in affected sectors, such as the beer and construction industries, without the federal government's participation? Some observers say they can't. In the end, though, it may not be the premiers and the Prime Minister who take the next significant step to tear down Canada's internal trade barriers, but a Supreme Court reference that relates to a beer-loving retired steelworker named Gerard Comeau from New Brunswick.
Lexpert/ALM publish 2017 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Lexpert and American Lawyer Media have published the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (the Lexpert/ALM 500). This Guide is designed to provide purchasers of legal services – including corporate counsel, U.S. law firms, senior professionals, and executives – with a qualified resource for researching, vetting and selecting Canadian legal counsel. It is the most comprehensive annual guide to Canada's top legal talent. To round out the editorial package, leading practitioners across Canada provide fresh insight by contributing articles highlighting cross-border issues and recent developments of importance in their areas of practice. It features articles on the following topics:
"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
On June 30, 2016, the Federal Court of Appeal ("FCA") effectively halted the progress of the Northern Gateway pipeline (the "Project") despite successful completion of the Joint Review Panel and Cabinet processes.
The Use of Appraisal Arbitrage Strategies in Canada in Light of Dell
On May 31, 2016, the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled in In re: Appraisal of Dell Inc. that the "fair value" of Dell's common stock at the time of its 2013 management-led buyout (MBO) was $17.62 per share, over 28% higher than the $13.75 per share over 28% higher than the $13.75 per share the company's stockholders received under the merger.
Venture Capital Investing in Canada
Venture capital activity in Canada has grown considerably recently. According to Thomson Reuters, total venture capital invested in Canadian companies doubled to $2.6 billion from 2010 to 2015.
Exactly ten years ago, we proposed a change in Canada's construction credit scheme to implement interim binding "real time" dispute resolution from "first shovel" to final turnover. In other words: statutory "adjudication".
While commercial leases will vary from agreement to agreement, all leases will contain provisions that aim to protect the rights of the landlord and the tenant.
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