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Listing an Overseas Mining Company on the London Stock Exchange

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Introduction - The London Stock Exchange (the “LSE”) has long provided an attractive forum for companies with mining operations outside of the United Kingdom to seek and obtain access to foreign capital markets through a public quotation. These...

Mexican Senate and House of Representatives Approve Constitutional Energy Sector Reform

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

A constitutional reform approved by Mexico's Senate and House of Representatives will transform the country's energy sector, pending expected approval by the majority of state congresses....
By: Holland & Knight LLP

Does a Revocable Living Trust Have Any Advantages Over a Will?

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Thinking about your demise and how your estate will be divided up may be the farthest thought from your mind. However, by creating a last will and testament, you ensure your last wishes are heard and carried out. Depending on your circumstances,...

The Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel During Sentencing

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

The U.S. Supreme Court has long interpreted the Sixth Amendment to embody a right to effective assistance of counsel, which includes the right to effective assistance during sentencing. There have been several important cases involving this right,...

Measures to Avoid Being Held for Ransom by CryptoLocker

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

As mentioned in last month’s Cyber Law Tracker, US-CERT (the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) identified a malware campaign titled CryptoLocker, which is a new version of ransomware that has been spreading through phony e-mails...

Class Action Chronicle - Winter 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

"In This Issue: - Courts Weighs in on Ascertainability - CLASS CERTIFICATION DECISIONS: ..Decision Granting Motion to Strike ..Decisions Denying Motions to Strike ..Decisions Rejecting/Denying Class Certification ..Decisions...

Regulatory Proceedings and Class Actions: The Supreme Court of Canada Speaks on Preferable Procedure

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

On December 12, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its fourth major class action decision in two months: AIC Limited et al v Dennis Fischer et al (Fischer). This case concerns whether a class action is the preferable procedure for...

Serving Alcohol At Your Holiday Party

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

We here at the McNees Wallace & Nurick Labor and Employment Law Group have been busy preparing for the holiday season. While holiday parties can be great fun, hosting a holiday party or placing holiday decorations in or around the office can raise...

Week in Review - December 12, 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Your company holiday party can be added to the list of things impacted by technology. In addition to the risk of alcohol-induced harassment, injuries, or property damage, employers should be mindful that technology and mobile devices permit employees...

Settlement Privilege, Limitation Periods and the Meaning of Without Prejudice

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

In Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. v Penn West Petroleum Ltd., 2013 ABCA 10, the Alberta Court of Appeal explains the key principles of settlement privilege and confirms the important protection this provides. The Court addresses significant issues...

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