McGill University Faculty of Law

CAPREIT Announces Appointment of New Board of Trustee Member and Resignation of Trustee

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

CAPREIT has also announced that Jamie Schwartz has stepped down from the Board, effective as of February 22, 2023, to focus on his other endeavors.

Key Points: 
  • CAPREIT has also announced that Jamie Schwartz has stepped down from the Board, effective as of February 22, 2023, to focus on his other endeavors.
  • Mr. Schwartz served as a trustee of CAPREIT since his appointment to the Board in 2018.
  • Ms. Stoddart is a strategic advisor in the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at Fasken LLP, where she advises on privacy matters.
  • Previously, she was the Chair of the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec from 2000 to 2003.

HomeEquity Bank announces appointment of new Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - HomeEquity Bank, provider of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, announced today that it has a new Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - HomeEquity Bank, provider of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, announced today that it has a new Board of Directors.
  • "We are excited to welcome a talented and diverse new Board of Directors, who will help drive HomeEquity Bank forward as we challenge stereotypes about the product category and maintain and grow our market leadership," said Steven Ranson, HomeEquity Bank President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Joining Steven Ranson on the new HomeEquity Bank Board of Directors are:
    Brenda is a proven senior executive and board member with more than 30 years of Canadian and global experience.
  • Dan is the new Chair of the HomeEquity Bank Board of Directors.

Priyanka Timblo Rejoins Holwell Shuster & Goldberg as Partner

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP announced today that Priyanka Timblo , a former associate at the firm who contributed to a number of the firms major litigation victories in recent years, has rejoined HSG as a partner.

Key Points: 
  • Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP announced today that Priyanka Timblo , a former associate at the firm who contributed to a number of the firms major litigation victories in recent years, has rejoined HSG as a partner.
  • Priyanka is a dynamic addition to the partnership, and a fearsomely talented litigator who will once again play a vital role in our clients most significant engagements.
  • Priyanka, who practiced at HSG from 2017-21, will advise clients in a broad range of high-stakes commercial litigation and arbitration disputes.
  • She has particular experience handling antitrust and breach of contract matters on both the plaintiff and defense side.

Imaflex Announces the Appointment of Roberto Longo as Director

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

MONTRAL, April 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Imaflex Inc. ("Imaflex" or the "Corporation") (TSXV: IFX), announces the appointment of Roberto Longo to the Corporation's Board of Directors (the "Board"), where he will also Chair the Audit Committee.

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  • MONTRAL, April 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Imaflex Inc. ("Imaflex" or the "Corporation") (TSXV: IFX), announces the appointment of Roberto Longo to the Corporation's Board of Directors (the "Board"), where he will also Chair the Audit Committee.
  • The appointment of Mr. Longo, which is effective immediately, increases the size of the Board from six to seven directors, five of which are considered independent.
  • "I would like to welcome Roberto to the Board," said Mr. Joe Abbandonato, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imaflex.
  • Mr. Longo is an experienced executive with over 25 years of financial and management experience in manufacturing, retail and distribution.

Morrison & Foerster Elects Two New Partners, Further Expands Austin Office

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas , April 7, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that it has elected corporate lawyers John Hensley and Shannon E. Sibold to the firm's partnership, effective April 1, 2022. Hensley and Sibold will relocate to the firm's recently opened Austin office, further expanding Morrison & Foerster's market-leading Corporate Finance + Capital Markets and Emerging Companies + Venture Capital (ECVC) practices in Austin.

Key Points: 
  • Hensley and Sibold will relocate to the firm's recently opened Austin office, further expanding Morrison & Foerster's market-leading Corporate Finance + Capital Markets and Emerging Companies + Venture Capital (ECVC) practices in Austin.
  • She represents companies, including venture-backed emerging companies, throughout their lifecycle, as well as numerous financial and strategic investors.
  • Further, Bradley D. Wine , Global Co-Chair of Morrison & Foerster's Litigation Department, relocated to Austin and serves as managing partner for the office.
  • We are delighted to welcome them to the partnership," said Eric McCrath , Global Co-Chair of Morrison & Foerster's Corporate Department.

Stikeman Elliott expands community partnerships in support of Black and Indigenous law students

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 17, 2021

MONTRAL, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ -Stikeman Elliott is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its community partnerships in support of Black and Indigenous students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in law.

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  • MONTRAL, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ -Stikeman Elliott is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its community partnerships in support of Black and Indigenous students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in law.
  • This program is designed to provide Black undergraduate students with real-world legal industry experience and the opportunity to build their resumes and grow their professional network.
  • Stikeman Elliott also established twoscholarshipsto support Black and Indigenous students in Qubec who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in law:
    The Stikeman Elliott Scholarship for Black and Indigenous Students in partnership with the Universit de Montral will be awarded to a first year law student, each year for a three-year term.
  • Stikeman Elliott LLP is a global leader in Canadian business law, offering creative solutions to clients across Canada and around the world.