Jan. 26, 2024 - Important guidance on “acting jointly or in concert” in a proxy contest was provided by the British Columbia Securities Commission (Commission) in NorthWest Copper Corp. (December 22, 2023). The Commission declined to find a joint actor relationship between a dissident and another...
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Patricia Olasker Discusses Shifting Trends in Cannabis Activism with Corp Gov
In an interview with Corp Gov, Davies partner Patricia Olasker shared her predictions on how she expects activism and dealmaking activity in the cannabis industry to evolve over the next year and the types of companies that might find themselves in the crosshairs.
Patricia points out that while short sellers have been dominating cannabis headlines, the next wave of attacks on cannabis companies is likely to shift from short selling to traditional activist campaigns focused on operational and governance improvements.
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Governance Insights: 10 Trends that GCs and Boards Need to Know
Jan. 24, 2024 - The latest edition of Davies’ Governance Insights is now available. In this issue, we explore 10 important trends that will help general counsel and boards navigate the year ahead. In order to help you with your strategic and compliance planning, we discuss issues including the...
