Corporate, securities and litigation lawyer in Vancouver. Professional Experience:
Linas is a lawyer in British Columbia. Vilnius University (1990-1995, LL.M.)
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He has been representing and advising public and private companies and individuals on a variety of matters in the areas of civil litigation, international arbitration, corporate-commercial, aboriginal, gaming, securities, employment, personal injury, municipal, administrative, immigration, refugee, wills and estates, family and criminal law. Litigation, corporate commercial and securities law are
Linas' preferred areas of practice. Industry Experience:
Gaming, exploration, wind energy, medical corporations, distribution of fire prevention products. Legal Education:
University of British Columbia (2000 - 2003, J.D.) University of Orebro (1993)
Bar Admission:
British Columbia (2004)
Memberships:
Canadian Bar Association (since 2001)
Languages
English, Lithuanian and Russian
Congratulations CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange !
We have big news: The CSE has updated our policies, including the launch of a senior tier! This major milestone will strengthen the competitive environment for our issuers while enhancing investor confidence. Thank you to the regulators at the OSC and BCSC and to the market participants who provided us with constructive feedback during the comment period. Read more: https://go.thecse.com/CSE-Press-Release-Senior-Tier
(English text follows) Kviečiame visus dalyvauti Cepelinų baliuje!
Kada: Lapkričio 19-ta, 2022
Visi pinigai bus paaukoti Ukrainai per Blue/Yellow for Ukraine USA.
📣 Ypatingas svečias Rima Žiuraitis, Generalinis direktorius Blue/Yellow Ukrainai Amerikoje.
🔵 Baras
🟡 Muzika
🔵 Bilietų skaičius ribotas
🟡 Įsigykite iki lap. 14d., kad užsitikrintumėte vietą
Bilietų kaina: $40 per žmogų, $10 už vaiką iki 12 metų.
Bilietai:
http://www.lithuaniansofbc.com/cepelinu-balius/
You are warmly invited to a Cepelinai Party!
When: Saturday, November 19, 2022
All proceeds will go to Blue/Yellow for Ukraine USA.
📣 Special Guest Speaker Rima Žiuraitis, Managing Director Blue/Yellow for Ukraine USA
🔵 Cash Bar
🟡 Music
🔵 Limited tickets available
🟡 Purchase by Nov 14th to secure your spot!
Tickets: $40 per person, $10 for children 12 and under.
Get your tickets here:
http://www.lithuaniansofbc.com/cepelinu-balius/
🚣♂ Irkluotojas Žygimantas Gališanskis jau pradėjo pasirengimą Europos Pakrančių irklavimo čempionatui (spalio 27-30 d., Ispanija)!🌊
👉 Pernai Žygimantas Europos pakrančių irklavimo čempionato „Beach Sprint“ ir „Endurance“ rungtyse iškovojo bronzos 🥉 medalius, pasaulio pakrančių irklavimo čempionate užėmė 4 vietą 👍, o Tarptautinėje regatoje Monake „Challenge Prince Albert II“ iškovojo sidabro 🥈 ir bronzos 🥉 medalius.
🔥 Įspūdingi pasiekimai, tačiau tuo Žygimanto ambicijos negęsta – norisi kilti aukščiau ir parvežti į Lietuvą aukso 🇱🇹🥇🇱🇹 medalį! Bet visos ambicijos turi savo kainą! 💵 Irkluotojas „užkūrė“ puslapį 📣 „Contribee“ 📣 platformoje, kurioje savo palaikymą išreikšti gali visi irklavimo mylėtojai!
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CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange ( ) proposes the most comprehensive amendments to the CSE listing policies since 2008
As of November 18, 2021 in the BC Supreme Court.
1. A justice is to be addressed as “Chief Justice”, “Associate Chief Justice”, “Justice”, “Madam Justice”,
or “Mr. Justice” as the context requires.
2. The use of the terms “My Lord”, “My Lady”, “Your Lordship”, and “Your Ladyship” is to be avoided.
2021 m. gruodžio 9-10 d. 🇱🇹 generalinis konsulatas Los Andžele rengia išvažiuojamąją konsulinę misiją į Sietlą, Vašingtono valstijoje!
Kur❓ 5919 Wilson Ave. South Seattle, WA 98118.
Kada❓ gruodžio 9-10 d. 9:00 – 13:00 ir 14:00 – 17:30 val.
Konsulinės misijos metu bus priimami 🇱🇹 LR piliečių prašymai dėl pasų išdavimo ir keitimo; užsienyje registruotų civilinės būklės aktų (santuokos, ištuokos, gimimo) įtraukimo į apskaitą Lietuvoje; prašymai dėl išvykimo iš Lietuvos deklaravimo; išduodamos pažymos „Sodrai“, tvirtinami įgaliojimai; teikiamos kitos konsulinės paslaugos.
Registracija iki gruodžio 5 d. ➡ el. paštu [email protected].
Daugiau informacijos ➡ https://vakaruvejai.com/2021/11/05/konsuline-misija-i-sietla/
📞Jei turite klausimų, prašome paskambinti (424) 341-8701.
With over 700 listings the Canadian Securities Exchange continues to make good progress.
Stay informed on all of the latest news and trading activity for securities listed on the CSE.
If you're wondering what the rule of law means and why it matters, this is the podcast for you.
The Rule of Law Matters podcast introduces listeners to the concept of the rule of law and how it protects our rights and freedoms in a free and democratic society.
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the coming into force of the transparency register requirements for all private BC companies has been postponed to October 1, 2020.
All private companies registered under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) will have to have a pursuant to the Business Corporations Amendment Act, 2019 (Bill 24). For more information please see - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/bc-companies/bearer-share-certificate-transparency-register
Information on Bearer Share Certificate Elimination & B.C. Private Companies Transparency Register
The Law Society has a dedicated webpage for who have questions about COVID-19 and impacts to their practice.
https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/about-us/covid-19-information/
All about Law Society
The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General has made a Ministerial Order under s. 9 of the Emergency Program Act that suspends limitation periods and time periods for commencing a civil or family action, proceeding, claim or appeal in B.C. The suspension is effective as of March 26, 2020 and continues until the date that the declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 expires or is cancelled.
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/mo/mo/2020_m086
From the Supreme Court of BC: "The Court requests that lawyers and parties consider agreeing to adjourn matters (criminal, civil or family), scheduled to proceed between now and May 31, 2020 that do not urgently need to proceed."
https://www.bccourts.ca/documents/BCSC_Modified_Court_Operations.pdf
Thank you for organizing the symposium !
Today we celebrated the 11th anniversary of our Symposium event. Thank you to everyone who attended and presented.
Thank you for covering The 30 years ago and today https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1591463491788 The independence of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia characterized as a dream in 1989 became a reality in 1990 and 1991 and the free media played a significant role.
Paul Plikusas and Linas Antanavicius speak with Stephen Quinn about the meaning behind the independence movement three decades ago -- and today.
Here is a good overview of the evolution of the CSE in the global cannabis industry.
In an exclusive three-part interview, CSE CEO Richard Carleton joined Tom Zuber, CFN host and Managing Partner of Zuber Lawler, to talk about the transformative growth of the industry over the past five years, the impact this growth has had on the Canadian Securities Exchange, and the challenges and successes of opening the cannabis industry up to the investment community. Tune in now: http://bit.ly/2MXonhM
High school students can try rowing on Jun 8 at Burnaby Lake Rowing Club. Please see the attached flyer for registration instructions.
The loss of about $190 million of investor money resulting from the death of the founder of crypto-currency exchange Quadriga CX, demonstrates the regulatory gaps and necessity for better oversight, say lawyers active in the area of blockchain technology.
The consular mission of the Lithuanian Embassy in Vancouver will be at my office on April 13 and 14 . You must register in advance. Please see the instructions below regarding the registration. .
RENGIAMA LR AMBASADOS KANADOJE KONSULINĖ MISIJA Į VANKUVERĮ / PROVISION OF LITHUANIAN CONSULAR SERVICES IN VANCOUVER
2019 m. balandžio 13-14 dienomis Vankuveryje rengiamas piliečių priėmimas konsuliniais klausimais
Lietuvos Respublikos ambasada Kanadoje 2019 m. balandžio mėn. 13-14 dienomis rengia išvažiuojamąją konsulinių paslaugų teikimo misiją į Vankuverį.
Priėmimas vyks:
789 West Pender St., Unit 1150
Vancouver, BC V6C 1H2
Bus priimami Lietuvos Respublikos piliečių prašymai dėl pasų išdavimo, užsienyje sudarytų civilinės būklės aktų įtraukimo į
apskaitą Lietuvoje, konsulinių pažymų išdavimo, dokumentų legalizavimo bei atliekami kiti konsuliniai veiksmai.
Pageidaujančius kreiptis maloniai prašome IŠ ANKSTO REGISTRUOTIS el. paštu [email protected],
nurodant savo vardą, pavardę, asmens kodą arba gimimo datą bei kokios konsulinės paslaugos pageidaujate.
Telefonas pasiteiravimui: +1 613 567 5458.
Bus priimami tik iš anksto užsiregistravę asmenys. Informacija dėl dokumentų, reikalingų konsuliniams veiksmams atlikti,
teikiama tik aukščiau nurodytu telefonu ir el. paštu.
"The argument for a national regulator is that it will make the rules more consistent across the country, help regulators manage systemic risks and improve enforcement."
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-supreme-court-endorses-legislation-creating-national-securities/?intcmp=notifications&fbclid=IwAR2vZh0I13HT1z
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Top court unanimously rules for pan-Canadian regulator; Canada the only G20 country without one
The Senate has approved the Trudeau government's landmark legislation to lift Canada's 95-year-old prohibition on recreational cannabis.
www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-crime-justice-reform-1.4598480
The Liberal government tabled a major bill to reform Canada's criminal justice system today with measures designed to close gaps in the system and speed up court proceedings, including an end to preliminary inquiries except for the most serious crimes.
CSA Staff Notice 51-352 (Revised) Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities, is a must read for all issuers with ma*****na related activities. It sets out CSA staff's disclosure expectations for specific risks facing issuers with ma*****na-related activities in the U.S.
https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/Securities_Law/Policies/Policy5/PDF/51-352__CSA_Staff_Notice___February_8__2018/
"The CRA estimates there was a $4.9-billion tax gap for GST/HST non-compliance and an $8.7-billion gap in personal income tax in 2014, which is the difference of what the government should have collected versus what it was actually paid."
http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/author/alexia-kapralos/western-university-law-prof-to-conduct-study-on-application-of-blockchain-to-taxation-15395/?utm_term=Western%20University%20law%20prof%20to%20conduct%20study%20on%20application%20of%20blockchain%20to%20taxation&utm_campaign=CLNewswire-E_RSM%2FCIBC_20180306&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email
We kindly invite everyone to attend our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood.
The event will take place on the Feb. 12th, (Monday/Statutory holiday), at 3 p.m. at the Estonian Church/Hall 6520 Oak St, Vancouver.
Everyone who wants and can, are welcome to wear national costume or Lithuanian colours. There will be a possibility to purchase 100th anniversary t-shirts at the event.
We welcome those who want to share their memories or stories related to freedom and independence of Lithuania as well as its independence movements (max. 5min, please register: [email protected] by Feb. 10th)
Bringing your favorite dish to share would be appreciated.
Suggested donation: Individuals $10/ Families $20.
We would appreciate if you share the information about the event with your friends.
We are very looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Maloniai kviečiame visus švęsti Lietuvos valstybės atkūrimo 100-mečio jubiliejų Bendruomenės rate!
Minėjimas įvyks š.m. vasario 12d., pirmadienį (įstatyminis laisvadienis), 15 val., Estonian Church/Hall, 6520 Oak St., Vankuveryje.
Galintys, pasipuoškite tautiniais ar šiai gražiai, progai derama apranga.
Renginio metu bus galimybė įsigyti Lietuvos valstybės atkūrimo 100-mečiui sukurtus atributinius marškinėlius.
Norinčius, kviečiame pasidalinti prisiminimais ir istorijomis, sietinais su Lietuvos neprikausomybe ir jos atgavimu (trukmė iki 5 min, prašome registruotis iki vasario 10d. [email protected])
Pasibaigus minėjimui vaišinsimės suneštiniu, prie kurio kiekvieną kviečiame prisidėti Jūsų mėgstamu patiekalu.
Rekomenduojama auka: asmeniui - $10/ šeimai - $20.
Laukiame Jūsų visų!
Prašome, kas galite, pasidalinkite šiuo kvietimu su savo draugais.
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We kindly invite everyone to attend our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood.
The event will take place on the Feb. 12th, (Monday/Statutory holiday), at 3 p.m. at the Estonian Church/Hall 6520 Oak St, Vancouver.
Everyone who wants and can, are welcome to wear national costume or outfit appropriate for this event festive event. There will be a possibility to purchase 100th anniversary t-shirts at the event.
We welcome those who want to share their memories or stories related to freedom and independence of Lithuania as well as its independence movements (max. 5min, please register: [email protected] by Feb. 10th)
Bringing your favorite dish to share would be appreciated.
Suggested donation: Individuals $10/ Families $20
We would appreciate if you share the information about the event with your friends.
We are very looking forward to seeing everyone there!
.COM has been a registered trademark in Canada since last September.
Here is a good summary about private placements for a lay person.
https://www.investright.org/investing-101/private-placement-market/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=November-2017&utm_content=private-placement
Lithuania's EUFF film, Emilia (Emilija), screens on Monday, Nov 27, at 6:30pm.
Kviečiame žiūrėti lietuviško filmo Emilija Europos Sąjungos kino festivalyje pirmadienį, lapkričio 27d., 18:30 Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, Vankuveryje.
Please join us for the screening of Lithuania's EUFF film, Emilia (Emilija) on Monday, Nov 27, at 6:30pm. at the Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, Vankuveryje.
The warns ma*****na companies that if a listed issuer is engaging in activities that are contrary to the US federal laws, the TSXV has the discretion to initiate a delisting review under its policies. The Canadian Securities Exchange (the ) remains open for listings to ma*****na companies operating in states that legalized ma*****na as long all risks associated with such operations are properly disclosed to investors.The warns ma*****na companies that if a listed issuer is engaging in activities that are contrary to the US federal laws, the TSXV has the discretion to initiate a delisting review under its policies. The Canadian Securities Exchange (the ) remains open for listings to ma*****na companies operating in the states that legalized ma*****na as long all risks associated with such operations are properly disclosed to investors.
https://www.tsx.com/resource/en/1609
http://thecse.com/en/about/publications/notices/notice-2017-014-industry-guidance-issuers-with-assets-or-operations-in
https://www.tsx.com/resource/en/1609
http://thecse.com/en/about/publications/notices/notice-2017-014-industry-guidance-issuers-with-assets-or-operations-in
Musical creations of two Lithuanian composers will be performed at the FESTIVAL OF TODAY’S FRESHEST MUSIC" in Vancouver.
On November 3, 2017 at 5 p.m. “Megh Malhar” by E. Medekšaitė will be played at the Roundhouse Performance Centre (http://iscm2017.ca/concerts-and-events/).
On November 4, 2017 at 12 p.m. „Tonight my Shadow Sinks into the Wall“ “ by V. Germanavičius will be performed at the Roundhouse Performance Centre (http://iscm2017.ca/concerts-and-events/).
Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions relating to Reports of Exempt Distribution
https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/Securities_Law/Policies/Policy4/PDF/45-106__CSA_Notice_and_Request_for_Comment___October_4__2017/
As of June 1, 2017, the Civil Resolution Tribunal started resolving disputes up to $5,000 through the online tribunal, and the monetary jurisdiction of the Provincial Court increased from $25,000 to $35,000. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017JAG0007-000693 .
Lithuanians of British Columbia
Kviečiame Jus į Bendruomenės Kalėdų šventę, įvyksiančią š.m. gruodžio 3 d., šeštadienį, 15 val., Estonian Church/hall, 6520 Oak St., Vankuveryje.
Šventėje apsilankys ir vaikučiams dovanų atneš Kalėdų senelis!
Šventės metu taip pat vyks metinis Bendruomenės narių susirinkimas
Labai džiaugtumėmės, jei prisidėtumėte prie bendrų vaišių savo mėgstamu patiekalu.
Rekomenduojama auka: asmeniui - $10/ šeimai - $20.
Laukiame Jūsų visų!
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We invite you to attend our Community Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 3rd, at 3 p.m. at the Estonian Church/hall 6520 Oak St, Vancouver.
During the Christmas Event Santa will bring presents to our little ones.
We will also have our Annual General Meeting.
Bringing your favorite dish to share would be appreciated!
Suggested donation: Individuals $10/ Families $20.
We are very looking forward to seeing everyone there!
CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange
Who says there is no free lunch? On September 22, we are teaming up with Corporate Counsel Professional Corporation, Stockhouse and Capital Event Management to help you sharpen the tools in your financing toolkit as we approach capital raising season. Register before we are full! For those who cannot make it to the event, we are broadcasting the event live on Facebook.
A new policy publication: 45-321 Frequently Asked Questions about the provides useful info to issuers who consider using this exemption.
https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/Securities_Law/Policies/Policy4/PDF/45-321__Multilateral_CSA_Staff_Notice___September_8__2016/
While crossing the keep in mind that *****na remains under the federal laws of the United States despite the fact that it has been legalized in a few states.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pot-border-banned-waiver-1.3752278
What's the advice from a Canadian who admitted at the border to using ma*****na before he was legally prescribed the drug? Just deny it, even if you're entering a U.S. state where recreational and medical use of pot is also legal.
The Canadian Securities Exchange continues to make great progress - http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b8bfb8508d2636b02d481b0b2&id=16a01545e2
The review for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 by the shows that no action was required only by 28% of the reviewed issuers. 62% of the review outcomes required issuers to take action to improve and/or amend their disclosure or resulted in the issuer being referred to enforcement, cease traded or placed on the default list.
https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/Securities_Law/Policies/Policy5/PDF/51-346__CSA_Staff_Notice___July_18__2016/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/supreme-court-speedy-trial-1.3670079
The Supreme Court of Canada has set new rules for an accused's right to be tried within a reasonable time frame, in a decision that criticizes the country's legal system for a "culture of complacency" when it comes to delays in criminal trials.
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