Public law

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of James Bennett

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Constitutional law, Public law

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and James Leslie Bennett ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and James Leslie Bennett ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent conducted business out in the Toronto, Ontario area.

Council approves greater corporate transparency for big multinationals

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
European Union directives, European Union, Public law, Directive 2014/65/EU, LuxLeaks

The EU is taking measures to enhance corporate transparency of big multinational companies.

Key Points: 
  • The EU is taking measures to enhance corporate transparency of big multinational companies.
  • Banks are exempted from the present directive as they are obliged to disclose similar information under another directive.
  • Background

    The proposed directive, tabled in April 2016, is part of the Commission action plan on a fairer corporate tax system.

  • The European Parliament adopted its position at first reading on 27 March 2019.

Hausfeld & Co LLP: Competition Appeal Tribunal to Hear Two Applications to Bring Collective Proceedings in Respect of Foreign Exchange Spot Trading Cartels

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Professional services, Legal, Finance, European Union law, Foreign exchange market, Competition law, European Union competition law, Foreign exchange spot, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Law, Public law

Each of the banks has admitted infringements of EU competition law in relation to foreign exchange spot trading.

Key Points: 
  • Each of the banks has admitted infringements of EU competition law in relation to foreign exchange spot trading.
  • Mr Evans has instructed Hausfeld & Co LLP, a leading disputes-only specialist law firm, to conduct the claim.
  • The CAT will hear Mr Evans application at the same time as another application for permission to bring collective proceedings relating to the foreign exchange spot trading cartels, filed by Michael OHiggins FX Class Representative Limited.
  • This would be the first time that the CAT has been asked to resolve a so-called carriage dispute in relation to collective proceedings.

SPG's Timothy Clark Named Co-Lead Counsel in ParaGard IUD MDL

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Jurisdiction, Multidistrict litigation, United States civil procedure, United States law, MDL, Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, Government, Law, Public law

Sanders Phillips Grossman attorneys petitioned the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) in September 2020 to create the ParaGard MDL.

Key Points: 
  • Sanders Phillips Grossman attorneys petitioned the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) in September 2020 to create the ParaGard MDL.
  • The JPML approved the MDL and assigned the cases to Judge Leigh Martin May in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (In Re: Paragard Products Liability Litigation, MDL No.
  • On February 18, 2021 Judge May issued an order appointing the Plaintiffs' Leadership Committee (PLC), which includes Timothy Clark as Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel.
  • Currently, there are 123 cases on the Paragard MDL docket, according to the JPML , but Clark expects thousands of additional women to come forward with similar claims about the device.

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Constitutional law, Public law, Law in Europe

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ -The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing to consider the Application dated February 5, 2021 made by the party named above to review a decision of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada dated December 16, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ -The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing to consider the Application dated February 5, 2021 made by the party named above to review a decision of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada dated December 16, 2020.
  • The hearing will be held on March 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
    A copy of the Notice of Hearing dated February 18, 2021 and the Application dated February 5, 2021 are available at www.osc.gov.on.ca

4th DCA Affirms Judgment Against Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida Finding A Parcel of Submerged Land Is and Was Privately Owned By Waterfront ICW Properties, LLC

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Legal procedure, Evidence, Appellate court, Trial court, Government, Law, Public law

After a three-day trial, the trial court found that the great preponderance of the competent and substantial evidence presented by Waterfront clearly supported the detailed ruling that rejected the BOT's unsupported claims of State ownership.

Key Points: 
  • After a three-day trial, the trial court found that the great preponderance of the competent and substantial evidence presented by Waterfront clearly supported the detailed ruling that rejected the BOT's unsupported claims of State ownership.
  • As such, the appellate court declined to "retry the case on appeal" and affirmed the judgment, concluding it was "supported by competent substantial evidence."
  • of Boca Raton, FL represents Waterfront ICW Properties, LLC.
  • The case is The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida v. Waterfront ICW Properties, LLC, case number 4D19-3240, in the Fourth District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida.

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Patrick Lynch

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Constitutional law, Public law

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Patrick Daniel Lynch ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Patrick Daniel Lynch ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent conducted business out of the Hamilton, Ontario area.

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Bertha Ravn

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Constitutional law, Public law

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Bertha Effie Ravn ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Bertha Effie Ravn ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent conducted business out of the Hamilton, Ontario area.

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Julio Moreno

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Constitutional law, Public law

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Julio Rafael Moreno ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Julio Rafael Moreno ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent conducted business out of the Etobicoke, Ontario area.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Marilyn Kennedy

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Mutual Fund Dealers Association, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Public law, Constitutional law, Law

TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated February 5, 2021 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held by electronic hearing in Toronto, Ontario on January 26, 2021, in the matter of Marilyn Kennedy ("Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated February 5, 2021 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held by electronic hearing in Toronto, Ontario on January 26, 2021, in the matter of Marilyn Kennedy ("Respondent").
  • In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel confirmed the sanctions imposed on the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Reasons for Decision is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Reasons for Decision, the Respondent conducted business out of the Cambridge, Ontario area.