Bear Lake Gold Ltd.
In August 2009, Siskinds LLP filed a class action against Bear Lake Gold Ltd. (“Bear Lake”). Also named as defendants are certain of Bear Lake’s current and former officers and directors. The class action sought damages as a result of Bear Lake’s July 21, 2009 and July 24, 2009 announcement that it had become aware...
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In February 2008, Siskinds LLP filed a proposed class action (the “Action”) against Gammon Gold Inc. (“Gammon”), certain of its current and former officers and directors (the “Gammon Defendants”), and the underwriters of its April 19, 2007 prospectus (the “Underwiters”) (the “Prospectus”). The Action arises out of Gammon’s April 2007 offering to the public of...
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In November 2005, a $15 million class action was filed against Miller Bernstein LLP (“Miller Bernstein”), the former auditor of the defunct securities dealer Buckingham Securities Corporation (“Buckingham”). The class action arises out of the alleged failure of Buckingham to properly segregate client funds and the losses this caused when the firm collapsed. The statement...
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In June of 2008, Siskinds LLP filed a proposed class action against Orsu Metals Corporation, formerly known as European Minerals Corporation (“EPM”), and certain of EPM’s senior officers and/or directors. The action arises out of EPM’s March 31, 2008 press release disclosing, among other things, that EPM would be delaying the release of its 2007...
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A veterinary practice is one of the most valuable assets a veterinarian may own and the decision to sell or purchase a practice is significant. There are many considerations that should be made with respect to the sale or purchase of a practice and we work closely with clients and their advisors to identify the most appropriate strategies to achieve the goals of our client.
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On November 7, 2011 Siskinds LLP commenced a class action against Reebok relating to certain statements made regarding “toning” shoes and apparel. The following Reebok brands are the subject of the litigation: Shoes: EasyTone, EasyTone Flip, RunTone, TrainTone, JumpTone, SimplyTone and SlimTone Apparel: EasyTone Capri, EasyTone Pants, Easytone Shorts, EasyTone Long Bra Top, EasyTone Sleeveless Shirt...
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Incorporating an accounting professional corporation can bring significant advantages. We work directly with tax advisors and accountants to ensure the most appropriate corporate structure is established in order to achieve long term goals.
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On September 10, 2010, Siskinds LLP commenced a proposed securities class action against Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX: RDL). The action also included, as defendants, the principal subsidiary of RDL, Redline Communications, Inc., certain of RDL’s current and former officers and directors, and RDL’s former auditors, KPMG LLP. The action arose from RDL’s restatements of...
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Honda Odometer A class proceeding was commenced in November 2006 alleging that Honda and Acura vehicles sold in Canada by the defendant Honda Canada Inc. contained odometers that were designed and manufactured to inflate the kilometers driven by the vehicle. A settlement has been reached. A settlement approval hearing took place in the Ontario Superior...
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MARCH 24, 2004 On March 24, 2004, a proposed common law class proceeding in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia against Ispat Sidbec Inc., Hawker Siddeley Canada Inc., Sydney Steel Corporation, The Attorney General of Nova Scotia, Canadian National Railway Company, The Attorney General of Canada and Domtar Inc. was brought on behalf of family...
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