Jun 29, 2010Sandal’s Private Beach Tribunal Rules: Beach Front Belongs to Sandals Click here to read this article.
Jun 28, 2010PILT ruling gives cities ‘greater certainty’ Supreme Court of Canada decision in Montreal (City) v. Montreal Port Authority upholds authority to collect payments from federal Crown agencies.
Jun 25, 2010Architect calls for ‘defensive’ building design Building green is a moral and philosophical imperative.
Jun 24, 2010Black’s Fraud Conviction Set Aside Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to set aside Conrad Black’s fraud convictions. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/clip317894#clip317894.
Jun 21, 2010Bay St. sees hope for P3s in LRT work The federal government’s announcement that it would contribute $600 million to transform Ottawa’s transit system may provide the catalyst for another P3 opportunity.
Jun 14, 2010Case Law Update: The Supreme Court of Canada Finds that Administrative Tribunals have the Jurisdiction to Grant “Charter” Remedies The Supreme Court of Canada has removed any lingering doubts that administrative tribunals have the authority to grant “Charter” remedies.
Legislative Update: Ratepayers Challenge the Constitutionality of Parts of Ontario’s Green Energy Law An important part of Ontario’s green energy initiative is legislation that seeks to levy a so-called special purpose charge (“SPC”) on ratepayers.
Jun 1, 2010Eleven WeirFoulds Lawyers Named by Lexpert as 2010 Leading Practitioners Eleven WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2010 as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies leading practitioners across…
Councillors going to court in bid for access to database Three city councillors turn to courts to seek access to a computerized database of information.
“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes Clarity is the big issue in the construction industry. Practices evolve, but the fundamental rules remain consistent.
Case Law Update: Baryluk v. Warner Bros. et al. 2010 MBQB 66, released 28 April 2010Costs Costs Against a Lawyer Personally
Case Law Update: Bell Canada v. Rogers Communications Inc. 2010 ONSC 3010, released 27 May 2010Interlocutory Injunctions Irreparable Harm Delay
Case Law Update: Piresferreira v. Ayotte [2010] O.J. No. 2224, released 28 May 2010Employment Law – Causes of Action Negligent Infliction of Mental Suffering Not Available in Employment Context
Case Law Update: R. v. Conway 2010 SCC 22, released 11 June 2010Administrative Law Charter Remedies Jurisdiction of Administrative Tribunals
Case Law Update: Toronto Star Newspapers v. Canada 2010 SCC 21, released 10 June 2010Constitutional Law Mandatory Publication Bans at Bail Hearings do not Infringe the Freedom of Expression Guarantee under the Charter
Case Law Update: United States v. Yemec 2010 ONCA 414, released 8 June 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Defences Meaningful Opportunity to be Heard Equitable Orders Injunctions
Case Law Update: Yugraneft Corp. v. Rexx Management Corp. 2010 SCC 19, released 20 May 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments – Arbitration Awards – Limitation Periods
International Transport Quiz Anever smaller world means more multi-jurisdictional litigation, with interprovincial, cross-border, and international business and transport raising many jurisdictional issues.
Legislative Update: Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010 Ontario Bill 235 received Royal Assent on May 18, 2010. The purpose of the new legislation is to provide safeguards for energy consumers.
May 25, 2010James Dick Construction Limited presents case in Rockfort Quarry OMB meeting James Dick Construction Limited sums up Rockfort Quarry case at May 18 hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board.
May 6, 2010First Ontario Energy Board Decision to Consider the Implementation of Ontario’s Green Energy Act First decision released by the Ontario Energy Board addressing implementation of Green Energy Act.
May 5, 2010Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Limits on the Freedom of Publicly Regulated Companies There is an important distinction between private corporations and publicly regulated corporations (Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited and the Ontario Energy Board).
May 4, 2010Councillors raise concerns about complaints process; Code of Conduct A report by an interim integrity commissioner was received and endorsed at a special meeting of city council.
May 1, 2010Lowe’s Acquires Walmart’s Interest in Three Former Sam’s Club Locations Lowe’s Companies Canada, ULC completes its acquisition of Walmart Canada Corp.’s interest in former Sam’s Club locations in London, Vaughan and Pickering.
Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation The Norwich order has proven to be a useful litigation tool to tackle the “known and unknown unknowns” that litigants may face.
Apr 29, 2010Littell did not violate conduct code; report An integrity commissioner says that a code of conduct complaint filed by a city employee against Brantford Councillor Mark Littell should be dismissed.
Apr 28, 2010Watchdog takes aim at ‘green’ tax; Consumers Council challenges plan to put charge on hydro bills to pay for $53.7 million energy fund A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
Apr 27, 2010WeirFoulds LLP Named as “Go-To Law Firm” WeirFoulds LLP is named in Fortune 500 by Blockbuster as a “Go-To Law Firm” in Canada.
Consumers group calls Ontario hydro levy illegal A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
Apr 26, 2010Are you ready for Canada’s new insider reporting regime? Changes to Canada’s insider reporting regime will come into force in all Canadian jurisdictions on April 30, 2010.
Apr 21, 2010Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, the city conceded this week that the dogs were not pit bulls…
Apr 20, 2010Dogs Pass Pit Bull Test, Head Home More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, charging that they were illegally bred pit bulls, the city conceded this…
Apr 15, 2010Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Who Will Guard the Guardians? If you own property in Toronto or have development objectives in mind, Toronto’s comprehensive zoning by-law is a process you’ll want to follow carefully.
Apr 12, 2010Low Interest Rates Threatening an Income Trust? There is a Solution. A trustee appointed under a Will must follow strictly the directions given in the Will. However, where the administration of a trust has become impractical by virtue of superseding events, the courts in Ontario can allow an exception to this rule.
Apr 3, 2010Pursuing Excellence in Advocacy The Bar Association of Saint Lucia under the aegis of its president, Mr. Andie George should be congratulated for the first continuing education workshop which was held…