News by subject: LAW/LEGAL ISSUES

The Supreme Court of Canada has issued an important decision in the dispute between the collective society Access Copyright and York University. By refusing to declare York University's copyright policies to be fair dealing, the Court has allowed the...

Jushi Holdings Inc. ("Jushi" or the "Company") , a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the American Arbitration Association (the "Panel") awarded $14,364,920.10 (the "Interim Award") to Jushi FL SPV, LLC ("Jushi...

In its judgment of March 15, 2021 the Ecowas Court of Justice detailed the extensive violations of Cape Verdean law (along with international law) that occurred in the arrest and detention of Alex Saab. Consequently, the Court issued a binding...

Dominion Lending Centres Inc. ("DLCG" or the "Corporation") has been served with a Notice of Civil Claim (the "Claim") filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Canadian Mortgage Experts Inc. and Michael Lloyd (collectively, "CME"). Pursuant...

New Frontier Data (https://newfrontierdata.com), the premier data, analytics and technology firm specializing in the global cannabis industry, in partnership with S?RSE Technology, the leader in water-soluble emulsion technology, releases its latest...

In its decision of June 29, 2021 delivered via email to the defense on 20 July, 2021 the Constitutional Court of Cape Verde considered that "there is no international normative basis that would impose on the State of Cape Verde a duty to comply with...

Chalice Brands Ltd., formerly Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. ("Chalice" or the "Company"), a premier consumer-driven cannabis company specializing in retail, production, processing, wholesale, and distribution, today celebrates the passing of the SB408...

Kuuhubb Inc. ("Kuuhubb" or the "Company") , a mobile game development and publishing company focused on providing the female audience with creative interactive gaming experiences, announces final settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...

LexaGene Holdings, Inc.,  (the "Company"), a molecular diagnostics company that develops a fully automated rapid pathogen detection system, today announced its strategic relationship with Wolf Greenfield, an intellectual property (IP) law firm,...

Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation (the "Company" or "Acerus") today announced that, on June 15, 2021, it prevailed at a preliminary issue trial in which Recipharm Limited ("Recipharm") alleged that Acerus' claim for damages was barred by the terms...

Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra" or the "Company") announced today that it has brought additional claims against the government of the Kyrgyz Republic in binding arbitration and asserted claims against the state-owned entity Kyrgyzaltyn JSC in...

Today, the legal team of Baker Hostetler, representing Mr. Alex Saab, filed their Opening Brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, challenging a decision by U.S. District Judge in Miami refusing to consider Mr. Saab's...

Galaxy Resources Limited (Galaxy) and Orocobre Limited (Orocobre) are pleased to provide an update on the proposed merger pursuant to which Orocobre will acquire all of the shares in Galaxy (Galaxy Shares) by way of a scheme of arrangement...

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. ("DIRTT") an interior construction company that uses proprietary software to design, manufacture and install fully customizable environments, announces that it has expanded its litigation against Falkbuilt (a...

Emerita Resources Corp. (the "Company" or "Emerita") announces that the Provincial Court No. 3 in Seville (the "Provincial Court") has ruled with respect to appeals filed by the accused parties and by Emerita in February of this year regarding the...

? SRHI Inc. ("SRHI") wishes to provide additional information regarding the arbitration proceeding commenced by the minority shareholder (the "Minority Shareholder") of Minera Tres Valles Spa ("MTV") which was previously announced on June 4, 2021 and...

Increased costs to purchasers, decreased new housing supply due to market distortions, and a flawed approach unique to Toronto Inclusionary Zoning (IZ)** are the key findings in a new report released today on the City of Toronto's (City) proposed IZ...

HEXO Corp ("HEXO", or the "Company") announced today that it has won a dismissal of the securities class action pending in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County. As previously disclosed, HEXO and...

A national class action has been certified against Sorin Group Deutschland GMBH and its Canadian distributor, LivaNova Canada Corp. The action alleges that the Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler System was contaminated by a bacterium known as M. chimaera that...

We are living in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom. Self-driving cars, personal voice assistants, and facial recognition technology are just a few of the AI-enabled technologies permeating into everyday life. But what happens when AI causes harm...

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) and Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services acknowledges and honours the thousands of Indigenous women and girls taken from us by violence. Many of these women were mothers whose children have now...

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the merger of ALTA with GBCI. If you are an investor, and would like information about our investigation, please...

Herman Miller, Inc. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the merger of KNL and MLHR. If you are an investor, and would like information about our investigation, please complete...

Domtar Corporation Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of UFS to Paper Excellence for $55.50 per share. If you are an investor, and would like additional information...

Communications Systems, Inc. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the merger of JCS and Pineapple Energy, LLC. If you are an investor, and would like information about our...

EQT Corporation Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the merger of EQT with Alta Resources Development. If you are investor, and would like information about our investigation,...

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the merger of CBAN to SCSG. If you are an investor, and would like additional information about our investigation,...

Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra" or the "Company") today announced that it had initiated proceedings in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Tengiz Bolturuk, a former member of its Board of Directors, in response to flagrant breaches of his...

Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra") announced today that it has initiated binding arbitration against the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to enforce its rights under longstanding investment agreements with the Government. Centerra seeks to enjoin the...

Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. ("Golden Leaf" or the "Company"), operating as Chalice Brands, a premier, consumer-driven cannabis company specializing in retail, production, processing, wholesale, and distribution, today announces it will report its...

Victoria Gold Corp. ("Victoria" or the "Company") announces that a securities class action has been commenced in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, naming as defendants the Company, certain of its directors and officers, and underwriters who...

Action on Smoking & Health (ASH Canada) ? Advocates for a Smoke Free P.E.I. ? Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta ? Clean Air Coalition of British Columbia ? Coalition québécoise pour le contrôle du tabac ? Lung Association of Nova Scotia ? Manitoba...

General Finance Corporation Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of GFN to United Rentals for $19.00 per share. If you are an investor, and would like additional...

Tremont Mortgage Trust Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of TRMT to RMRM. If you are an investor, and would like additional information about our investigation,...

Bombardier (the "Corporation") today announced that it has launched consent solicitations with respect to its outstanding senior notes or debentures (with respect to any individual series, a "Consent Solicitation" and collectively, the "Consent...

Barrick Gold Corporation confirmed today that it had referred a tax claim by the Senegalese Revenue Authority (SRA) to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for arbitration after numerous attempts to resolve the issue with the government had...

TILT Holdings Inc. ("TILT or the "Company") , a provider of business solutions to the global cannabis industry that includes inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, issued the following...

Ontario's new Worker Income Protection Benefit is a bare minimum response to the longstanding call for paid sick days from labour advocates, unions, public health officials, and medical experts. The temporary benefit, administered through the...

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (the "Company" or "FLYHT") announced today that the Company has executed a settlement agreement and mutual release (in respect of any claims between the parties) in respect of the litigation between Thomas R. Schmutz...

Diamond S Shipping Inc. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the merger of DSSI and INSW. If you are an investor, and would like additional information about our investigation,...

Athene Holding Ltd. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of ATH to APO for 1.149 APO shares. If you are a investor, and would like additional information about our...

International Seaways, Inc. ("International Seaways") Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the merger of DSSI and INSW. If you are an investor, and would like additional...

Aegion Corporation Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of AEGN to affiliates of New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. for $26.00 per share. If you are an investor, and would...

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of MX to affiliates of Wise Road Capital LTD and certain of its limited partners for...

Century Bancorp, Inc. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of CNBKA to EBC for $115.28 per share. If you are a investor, and would like additional information about...

The Bank of Fincastle Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces investigation into possible breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of BFTL to FXNC for approximately $3.30 per share. If you are a investor, and would like additional...

Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc. Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. announces that on October 26, 2020, the Court issued an Order denying Defendants' Motions to Dismiss a putative class action complaint. The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Jeld-Wen...

The Society of Professional Engineers and Associates (SPEA) welcomed news that the World Bank was lifting sanctions on SNC-Lavalin over corruption charges levelled nearly a decade ago. "This should allow SNC-Lavalin to compete internationally for new...

Goldgroup Mining Inc. ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") announces that on April 16, 2021, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (the "Circuit Court") affirmed the May 9, 2019 order and judgment from United States District Court for the District of...

The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, filed a reply brief today in the Arizona Court of Appeals. The suit challenges the Maricopa County Superior Court's decision to allow the Arizona Department of Child...