R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

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.

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.

Key Points: 

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 .

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.

Dutch Supreme Court Refers US$5.2 Billion Asset Freeze To Lower Court For Re-examination In "Tristangate" Dispute

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Friday, December 18, 2020

The Supreme Court ruled that the appellate court's assessment of immunity was based on an incorrect standard.

Key Points: 
  • The Supreme Court ruled that the appellate court's assessment of immunity was based on an incorrect standard.
  • The Supreme Court has therefore set aside the lower court's judgment and referred the case back to the Hague Court of Appeal for further consideration.
  • In 2017, the Supreme Court of Sweden upheld the award, making it final and non-appealable.
  • For a history of the Tristangate dispute and an archive of all related court document and news articles, please visit www.tristangate.com

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Cindy Lorrainne Makonin

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Cindy Lorrainne Makonin ("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 Cindy Lorrainne Makonin ("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 carried on business in the Chilliwack, British Columbia area.

MFDA Hearing Panel makes findings of misconduct and imposes sanctions against Krystal Jean Vanlandschoot

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of Krystal Jean Vanlandschoot ("Respondent") by Notice of Hearing dated May 20, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of Krystal Jean Vanlandschoot ("Respondent") by Notice of Hearing dated May 20, 2020.
  • A disciplinary hearing in this proceeding was held by electronic hearing today in Toronto, Ontario before a three-member Hearing Panel of the MFDA's Central Regional Council.
  • After receiving evidence and hearing submissions by Staff of the MFDA, the Hearing Panel found that the allegations set out in the Notice of Hearing had been established.
  • In particular, the Hearing Panel made the following findings of misconduct:
    Allegation #1: Between May 2018 and July 2018, the Respondent misappropriated at least $5,489 from two clients, contrary to MFDA Rule 2.1.1.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Pendency Of Class Action In The MetLife Securities Litigation

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Monday, December 14, 2020

IT IS NOT A LAWYER SOLICITATION.

Key Points: 
  • IT IS NOT A LAWYER SOLICITATION.
  • PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.
  • THIS NOTICE IS INTENDED TO ADVISE YOU OF THE SETTLEMENT.
  • IT IS NOT AN EXPRESSION OF ANY OPINION OF THE COURT AS TO THE FAIRNESS OF THE SETTLEMENT.

francesca’s® Receives Court Approval of First Day Motions to Support Ongoing Operations

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

A final hearing on the First Day motions as well as the hearing to consider approval of the Companys bidding procedures that will allow interested parties to submit binding offers to acquire substantially all of the Companys assets is scheduled for January 4, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • A final hearing on the First Day motions as well as the hearing to consider approval of the Companys bidding procedures that will allow interested parties to submit binding offers to acquire substantially all of the Companys assets is scheduled for January 4, 2021.
  • "With the Court's approval of our First Day motions, francescas is able to continue operations in the ordinary course and pursue a sales process to a new investor," said Andrew Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of francescas.
  • Approval of these First Day motions helps provide the flexibility we need to complete this process quickly and efficiently," Clarke added.
  • as bankruptcy counsel and FTI Consulting, Inc. and FTI Capital Advisors LLC as the Companys financial advisor and investment banker.