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

Enforcement Notice - Hearing - IIROC to Hold Disciplinary Hearing for Vancouver Investment Advisor Brian Anthony Peters

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Financial regulation, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Government, Law, Public law

VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2020 /CNW/ -A discipline hearing was originally scheduled before a Hearing Panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) in the matter of Brian Anthony Peters on May 11-15 and 25-29.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2020 /CNW/ -A discipline hearing was originally scheduled before a Hearing Panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) in the matter of Brian Anthony Peters on May 11-15 and 25-29.
  • The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations which sets out the allegations is available at: Peters, Brian Anthony - Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations
    Documents related to ongoing IIROC enforcement proceedings including Reasons and Decisions of Hearing Panels are posted on the IIROC website as they become available.
  • All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms is available in the Enforcement section of the IIROC website.
  • Information on how to make investment dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1 877 442-4322.

Reading list of UK and devolved Parliament and Assembly publications on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and UK-EU future relations

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Saturday, July 18, 2020
Countries, International organizations, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union law, European Union, Devolution in the United Kingdom, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, United Kingdom, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act, Brexit negotiations

This is a reading list of publications on the UKs withdrawal from the EU and future UK-EU relations from library, research services and committees of the UK and devolved parliaments and assemblies.

Key Points: 
  • This is a reading list of publications on the UKs withdrawal from the EU and future UK-EU relations from library, research services and committees of the UK and devolved parliaments and assemblies.
  • This reading list is a compilation of briefings on the UKs withdrawal from the EU and future UK-EU relations by the Commons and Lords libraries, by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology and by devolved Parliament and Assembly research services, together with reports by Commons and Lords committees and devolved Parliament and Assembly committees.
  • This reading list is a follow-up to the previous compilation Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by the UK Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies.
  • These mainly relate to the implications of UK withdrawal from the EU, the UKs new status outside the EU, and future relations between the UK and the EU.

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Virgile, Rostand, Public law, Constitutional law, Law

COINSQUARE LTD., COLE DIAMOND, VIRGILE ROSTAND and FELIX MAZER, File No.

Key Points: 
  • COINSQUARE LTD., COLE DIAMOND, VIRGILE ROSTAND and FELIX MAZER, File No.
  • 2020-21
    TORONTO, July 17, 2020 /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 Coinsquare Ltd., Cole Diamond, Virgile Rostand and Felix Mazerin the above named matter.
  • The hearing will be held on July 21, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
    A copy of the Notice of Hearing dated July 17, 2020 and Statement of Allegations dated July 16, 2020 are available at www.osc.gov.on.ca

Dutch Appellate Court Grants Recognition of US$543 Million Arbitration Award in Favor of Moldovan Investors

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Law by country, Countries, Politics by country, Eurasian Steppe, KAZAKHSTAN, Republics, Energy Charter Treaty, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

Following almost three years of proceedings,the Dutch court in its detailed and well-reasoned ruling handed down on July14, 2020conclusively and comprehensively rejected all of Kazakhstan's objections.

Key Points: 
  • Following almost three years of proceedings,the Dutch court in its detailed and well-reasoned ruling handed down on July14, 2020conclusively and comprehensively rejected all of Kazakhstan's objections.
  • The Dutch court ruling is the latest development in the Stati parties' long-running battle to enforce the award for Kazakhstan's violations of the investor protection provisions of the Energy Charter Treaty.
  • The award has since been fully upheld by two tiers of the Swedish judiciary, including the Swedish Supreme Court.
  • The Stati parties acquired two companies in 1999 that held idle licenses in the Borankol and Tolkyn fields in Kazakhstan.

Dutch Appellate Court Grants Recognition of US$543 Million Arbitration Award in Favor of Moldovan Investors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Law by country, Countries, Politics by country, Eurasian Steppe, KAZAKHSTAN, Republics, Energy Charter Treaty, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

Following almost three years of proceedings,the Dutch court in its detailed and well-reasoned ruling handed down on July14, 2020conclusively and comprehensively rejected all of Kazakhstan's objections.

Key Points: 
  • Following almost three years of proceedings,the Dutch court in its detailed and well-reasoned ruling handed down on July14, 2020conclusively and comprehensively rejected all of Kazakhstan's objections.
  • The Dutch court ruling is the latest development in the Stati parties' long-running battle to enforce the award for Kazakhstan's violations of the investor protection provisions of the Energy Charter Treaty.
  • The award has since been fully upheld by two tiers of the Swedish judiciary, including the Swedish Supreme Court.
  • The Stati parties acquired two companies in 1999 that held idle licenses in the Borankol and Tolkyn fields in Kazakhstan.

U.S. Supreme Court affirms the rights of religious schools in employment decisions, says Family Research Council

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Freedom of religion in the United States, Separation of church and state in the United States, Religion in the United States, First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Free Exercise Clause, Separation of church and state, Law, Religion by country, Supreme Court of Pakistan, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement:
    "We are pleased that the Supreme Court has decided to uphold First Amendment free exercise of religion in this case.
  • The ability to curate who provides religious instruction is fundamental to the free exercise of any religiously-informed institution.
  • Travis Weber, Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at Family Research Council, added: "It is not the government's role to dictate who may teach the faith to the next generation.
  • I'm glad the Supreme Court properly recognized the spheres of authority separating Church and State and protected this school's ability to determine who will teach the faith to the children under their care."

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Nenad Mandic

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Public law, Constitutional law, Law

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Nenad Mandic ("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 Nenad Mandic ("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 Waterloo, Ontario, area.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Tanya Castelino

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Mutual Fund Dealers Association, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Law, Public law, Constitutional law

TORONTO, June 30, 2020 /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 June30,2020 ("Reasons for Decision") in connection with a settlement hearing held by electronic hearing in Toronto, Ontario on June 4, 2020 in thematter of Tanya Castelino ("Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 30, 2020 /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 June30,2020 ("Reasons for Decision") in connection with a settlement hearing held by electronic hearing in Toronto, Ontario on June 4, 2020 in thematter of Tanya Castelino ("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 carried on business in the Toronto, Ontario, area.

Committee requires five Specialist Advisers for Post Pandemic Economic Growth inquiry

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Pandemic, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Games, Public law, Constitutional law

We are looking for five Specialist Advisers from a range of backgrounds, who work or have recently worked at senior levels in industry, finance or academia.

Key Points: 
  • We are looking for five Specialist Advisers from a range of backgrounds, who work or have recently worked at senior levels in industry, finance or academia.
  • Specialist Advisers will, as required, be invited to contribute to the discrete sub-inquiries launched as part of the super-inquiry on Post Pandemic Growth for example, in reviewing the Industrial Strategy or Devolution in the UK.
  • Where appropriate, you will also be invited to take part in engagements with businesses, unions and other organisations and individuals who wish to contribute to our work across the five working group areas.
  • The closing date for the first round of applications is Friday 3rd July.

Committee requires five Specialist Advisers for Post Pandemic Economic Growth inquiry

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Pandemic, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Games, Public law, Constitutional law

We are looking for five Specialist Advisers from a range of backgrounds, who work or have recently worked at senior levels in industry, finance or academia.

Key Points: 
  • We are looking for five Specialist Advisers from a range of backgrounds, who work or have recently worked at senior levels in industry, finance or academia.
  • Specialist Advisers will, as required, be invited to contribute to the discrete sub-inquiries launched as part of the super-inquiry on Post Pandemic Growth for example, in reviewing the Industrial Strategy or Devolution in the UK.
  • Where appropriate, you will also be invited to take part in engagements with businesses, unions and other organisations and individuals who wish to contribute to our work across the five working group areas.
  • The closing date for the first round of applications is Friday 3rd July.