In this video from Trending2013: An M&A Series by Cassels Brock, partner Lorne Silver looks at empty voting (where an investor acquires voting rights in a common stock without having any economic interest in the same security) and why this is a growing cause for concern.

To learn more about the issue of empty voting, watch Lorne's videocast.

See all of our Trending2013 videos here.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.