Sydney Tar Ponds
MARCH 24, 2004 On March 24, 2004, a proposed common law class proceeding in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia against Ispat Sidbec Inc., Hawker Siddeley Canada Inc., Sydney Steel Corporation, The Attorney General of Nova Scotia, Canadian National Railway Company, The Attorney General of Canada and Domtar Inc. was brought on behalf of family...
Continue reading the post titled Sydney Tar PondsGammon Gold Inc.
In February 2008, Siskinds LLP filed a proposed class action (the βActionβ) against Gammon Gold Inc. (“Gammon”), certain of its current and former officers and directors (the βGammon Defendantsβ), and the underwriters of its April 19, 2007 prospectus (the βUnderwitersβ) (the βProspectusβ). The Action arises out of Gammon’s April 2007 offering to the public of...
Continue reading the post titled Gammon Gold Inc.Miller Bernstein (Buckingham Securities)
In November 2005, a $15 million class action was filed against Miller Bernstein LLP (βMiller Bernsteinβ), the former auditor of the defunct securities dealer Buckingham Securities Corporation (βBuckinghamβ). The class action arises out of the alleged failure of Buckingham to properly segregate client funds and the losses this caused when the firm collapsed. The statement...
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Incorporating an accounting professional corporation can bring significant advantages. We work directly with tax advisors and accountants to ensure the most appropriate corporate structure is established in order to achieve long term goals.
Continue reading the post titled Professional Corporations for AccountantsOrsu Metals Corporation (Formerly European Minerals Corporation)
In June of 2008, Siskinds LLP filed a proposed class action against Orsu Metals Corporation, formerly known as European Minerals Corporation (“EPM”), and certain of EPM’s senior officers and/or directors. The action arises out of EPM’s March 31, 2008 press release disclosing, among other things, that EPM would be delaying the release of its 2007...
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In February 2006, Siskinds and the law firm of Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish (“Cavalluzzo”) commenced a class action lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Royal Group Technologies Ltd. (“Royal Group”) and eight current and former officers and directors of Royal Group. The lawsuit was commenced on behalf of the Canadian...
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On September 10, 2010, Siskinds LLP commenced a proposed securities class action against Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX: RDL). The action also included, as defendants, the principal subsidiary of RDL, Redline Communications, Inc., certain of RDLβs current and former officers and directors, and RDLβs former auditors, KPMG LLP. The action arose from RDLβs restatements of...
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On November 7, 2011 Siskinds LLP commenced a class action againstΒ Reebok relating to certain statements made regarding βtoningβ shoes and apparel. The following Reebok brands are the subject of the litigation: Shoes: EasyTone, EasyTone Flip, RunTone, TrainTone, JumpTone, SimplyTone and SlimTone Apparel: EasyTone Capri, EasyTone Pants, Easytone Shorts, EasyTone Long Bra Top, EasyTone Sleeveless Shirt...
Continue reading the post titled Reebok CanadaBear Lake Gold Ltd.
In August 2009, Siskinds LLP filed a class action against Bear Lake Gold Ltd. (“Bear Lake”). Also named as defendants are certain of Bear Lake’s current and former officers and directors. The class action sought damages as a result of Bear Lake’s July 21, 2009 and July 24, 2009 announcement that it had become aware...
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Spills from ships into navigable waters are subject to both federal and provincial spill control laws.
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