INHOUSE FEATURES
16 COVER STORY Picking favourites Proxy advisory services are playing an increasing role in corporate acquisitions. By Robert Todd
24 Unsettled law The leave and certifica- tion proceedings in Silver v. IMAX Corp. attempt to define Ontario Securities Act amendments. By Kelly Harris
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7 LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT Acquiring a workforce Identify employee issues early in M&As. By Henry Dinsdale and Jeff Goodman
9 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Beware of new breed marking trolls What's hot in IP law. By Isis E. Caulder and Jennifer McKenzie
10 ENVIRONMENT Real liability for environmental harm By Marc McAree
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13 QUIZ As transactions evolve, the pace of decision-making can become fast and furious. The WeirFoulds LLP quiz tests your decision-making skills. By Ralph Kroman and John Wilkinson
31 INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT A class in itself Health-care class actions provide unique challenges in mitigating risks. By Jeremy Hainsworth
37 LAW DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT The right mix Building a legal team that includes age and experi- ence, as well as youth and exuberance is often a bal- ancing act. By Daryl-Lynn Carlson
43 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Learning curve New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board's Ellen Desmond. By Vawn Himmelsbach
46 IN CLOSING Our roundup of interesting trends and what's going on in legal departments.
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