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Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Friday, February 5, 2021

THREEGOLD RESOURCES INC., VICTOR GONCALVES and JON SNELSON, File No.

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  • THREEGOLD RESOURCES INC., VICTOR GONCALVES and JON SNELSON, File No.
  • 2019-42
    TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing on February 5, 2021 setting the matter down to be heard on February 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. as soon thereafter as the hearing can be held in the above named matter.
  • A copy of the Notice of Hearing dated February 5, 2021 are available at www.osc.gov.on.ca .

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announce a Notice of Pendency of Class Action for Douglas S. Chabot, et al. v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., et al

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Monday, February 1, 2021

The Court has directed that notice of the Court's certification of the Litigation as a class action on behalf of the Class be provided to such persons and entities.

Key Points: 
  • The Court has directed that notice of the Court's certification of the Litigation as a class action on behalf of the Class be provided to such persons and entities.
  • If you have not received a copy of the detailed "Notice of Pendency of Class Action" (the "Notice"), you may obtain a copy by contacting the Notice Administrator at: Chabot v. Walgreens, c/o A.B.
  • Inquiries, other than requests for the Notice, may be made to Court-appointed Class Counsel:
    If you are a Class Member, you have the right to decide whether to remain a member of the Class.
  • If you are a Class Member and do not wish to remain a member of the Class, you must take steps to exclude yourself from the Class.

MFDA Hearing Panel accepts settlement agreement with Albert Koo

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2021 /CNW/ -A settlement hearing in the matter of Albert Hoo-Cheong Koo ("Respondent") was held by electronic hearing on January 25, 2021, before a three-member Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2021 /CNW/ -A settlement hearing in the matter of Albert Hoo-Cheong Koo ("Respondent") was held by electronic hearing on January 25, 2021, before a three-member Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA").
  • In the Settlement Agreement, the Respondent admitted that between February 2014 and February 2017, he altered and used to process transactions, 28 account forms in respect of 15 clients by altering information on the account forms without having the client initial the alterations, contrary to MFDA Rule 2.1.1.
  • A copy of the Settlement Agreement is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Settlement Agreement, the Respondent conducted business out of the Toronto, Ontario area.

PMTA VERIFIED RELEASES UNVERIFIED BRANDS LIST

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Miami, FLA, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMTA Verified releases their Unverified List, uncovering e-liquid and device Brand Owners and Manufacturers who have made statements regarding PMTA Submission(s), but have neglected to provide proof to PMTA Verified in the form of a signed Acceptance Letter from the FDA.

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  • Miami, FLA, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMTA Verified releases their Unverified List, uncovering e-liquid and device Brand Owners and Manufacturers who have made statements regarding PMTA Submission(s), but have neglected to provide proof to PMTA Verified in the form of a signed Acceptance Letter from the FDA.
  • It has been just over 130 days since the September 9th PMTA submission deadline and the trade is still awaiting the FDAs much-anticipated list of brands that have submitted PMTAs, with corresponding filing statuses.
  • ", stated Carlos Smith, MD, Founder ofVape Safe and PMTA Verified.
  • After multiple attempts to source verified PMTA Acceptance Letters based on their claim of submission, the following brands have been deemed Unverified by the PMTA Verified Team:

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Proposed Settlement in the Chemical and Mining Company of Chile Securities Settlement

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Friday, January 15, 2021

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.
  • com, before making any plans to attend the Settlement Hearing.
  • Any updates regarding the Settlement Hearing, including any changes to the date or time of the hearing or updates regarding in-person, telephonic or videoconference appearances at the hearing, will also be posted to the Settlement website, www.SQMSecuritiesSettlement.com .
  • IF YOU PURCHASED SQM ADSs BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 18, 2015, INCLUSIVE, YOUR RIGHTS ARE AFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF THIS LITIGATION.

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2021 /CNW/ -The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing pursuant to Subsections 127(1) and 127(10) of the Securities Act.

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TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2021 /CNW/ -The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing pursuant to Subsections 127(1) and 127(10) of the Securities Act.
A copy of the Notice of Hearing dated January 13, 2021 and Statement of Allegations dated January 12, 2021 are available at www.osc.gov.on.ca .

Call for candidates for the ESA’s Board of Appeal

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Sunday, January 10, 2021

08 January 2021

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08 January 2021

A call for expression of interest by the European Commission for the appointment of members of the ESA’s Board of Appeal for the financial services sector has been launched: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:C:2021:006A:TOC

Closing date for applications to the European Commission is 8 February 2021.

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Friday, January 8, 2021

TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing for a hearing to consider whether it is in the public interest to approve a settlement agreement entered into by Staff of the Commission and David Randall Millerin the above named matter.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing for a hearing to consider whether it is in the public interest to approve a settlement agreement entered into by Staff of the Commission and David Randall Millerin the above named matter.
  • The hearing will be held on January 20, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
    A copy of the Notice of Hearing dated January 8, 2021 is available at www.osc.gov.on.ca

Bahamas Petroleum Company plc ("BPC" or the "Company"): Update on Court Process in The Bahamas

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Monday, December 28, 2020

This ruling was made on the papers that is, solely on the basis of written materials provided by parties to the Court, without any parties making oral submissions.

Key Points: 
  • This ruling was made on the papers that is, solely on the basis of written materials provided by parties to the Court, without any parties making oral submissions.
  • Following that ruling, the Court also refused the Applicants request for a stay order (halt) to BPCs drilling activities.
  • BPCs application to be added as party will be addressed at a further court hearing on 6 January 2021.
  • BPC will provide a further update following the Court hearing on 29 December 2020.

ESMA sees significant increase in EU market abuse sanctions to €88 million in 2019

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The Report shows that National Competent Authorities (NCAs) and other authorities imposed a total of 88 million in fines related to 339 administrative and criminal actions under MAR.

Key Points: 
  • The Report shows that National Competent Authorities (NCAs) and other authorities imposed a total of 88 million in fines related to 339 administrative and criminal actions under MAR.
  • NCAs reported 279 administrative sanctions and measures and 60 criminal sanctions for MAR infringements in 2019.
  • In total, approximately 82 million in financial penalties were levied for administrative sanctions, while 6 million was imposed in relation to criminal infringements of MAR.
  • Despite a decrease in the number of administrative sanctions under MAR, falling from 472 in 2018, the overall financial penalties imposed are significantly higher, rising to 88 million from 10 million in 2018.