The December issue of the Director’s Briefing offers insights into issues faced by corporate directors. Highlights include:

• Piercing the Corporate Veil: Understanding the high threshold for personal director liability.

• Director Appointments Without Consent: Governance lessons from recent OBCA case law.

• Indemnification Limits: When directors may not qualify for protection.

• Judicial Removal of Directors: The courts’ cautious approach.

Discover Insights on Boardroom Challenges in the Latest Director's Briefing.

The August issue of the Director's Briefing covers topics such as amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act, the importance of committee independence, and maintaining accurate records in family businesses.

The April 2024 Issue of the Directors’ Briefing is Out!

We are pleased to announce the release of the April 2024 issue of the Directors’ Briefing, co-authored by Hartley R. Nathan, K.C., and Laura Wolfe. The Directors’ Briefing is published by LexisNexis in their Directors Manual. It focuses on contentious issues in the boardroom and explores issues currently facing directors and officers, providing insights on how to address these challenges effectively when they arise.

Passing ordinary shareholder resolutions signed by at least a majority of shareholders without convening meetings strikes a new chord of activism. Discover how this change is orchestrating trends in corporate governance.

The world of business doesn’t stand still and neither does the legislation that supports it. Recent changes made to the Ontario Business Corporations Act reflect modern business practices and our tech-driven world. We summarize the amendments for you here.