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Should companies expect an increase in short-selling activism in Canada?

By Stephen Taylor on May 17, 2016 Posted in Uncategorized

Success breeds imitation. The persistence of that cliché is good evidence of its accuracy. Its implications, however, may be a warning call with respect to shareholder activism in Canada. The woes of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (“Valeant”) and its share price have been well documented in the media. Following a report by Citron Research, who … Continue reading

Forum selection by-laws come to Canada

By Stephen Taylor on August 10, 2015 Posted in Corporate Governance

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada has recently been involved in the introduction and adoption of forum selection by-laws in Canada. This article will provide a brief description of forum selection by-laws and their benefits and uses. For a more in-depth analysis, we invite readers to watch the replay of the talk or reach out to the … Continue reading

New brand of shareholder activism targets GM

By Stephen Taylor on March 4, 2015 Posted in Shareholder Activism

When most people think shareholder activism, they think big names and big hedge funds – Carl Icahn, Bill Ackman, Jana Partners – who have the wherewithal to obtain a sizeable stake in the target company. However, as explored by Ronald Barusch in the Wall Street Journal, a new form of activism, spearheaded by a former … Continue reading