Condominium Corporations Benefit From Business Judgment Rule Just Like For-Profit Corporations
In the case of 3716724 Canada Inc. v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 375, the Ontario Court of Appeal held that decisions of boards of non-profit condominium corporations are owed the same deference as are those of for-profit corporations, relying on the “business judgment rule.” In the corporate law context, Canadian courts have been guided by the “business judgment rule” when considering decisions of for-profit corporations. The business judgment rule recognizes the autonomy and integrity of corporations, and the fact that directors and officers are in a far better position to make decisions affecting their corporations than a court reviewing a matter after the fact. As ... [more] Full article
Canada takes a pass as Nishikawa Rubber pays $130m fine in US
The Competition Bureau recently decided not to recommend charges against an autoparts maker who rigged bids, because the cars containing their parts were mostly sold in the US. Instead, it ... [more] Full article
Canadian chemical merger abandoned after FTC challenge
Superior Plus Corp. abandoned plans to buy rival chemical manufacturer Canexus Corporation after the US Federal Trade Commission challenged the merger. Both the FTC and the Canadian Competition Bureau concluded ... [more] Full article
Supreme Court of Canada to hear landmark auditor’s liability case
Today, on June 9, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada granted former Livent auditor, Deloitte & Touche, leave to appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, ... [more] Full article
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