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Jun 29, 2010

Sandal’s Private Beach Tribunal Rules: Beach Front Belongs to Sandals

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Jun 28, 2010

PILT 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 24, 2010

Black’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, 2010

Bay 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, 2010

Case 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, 2010

Eleven 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, 2010

James 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, 2010

First 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, 2010

Ontario 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, 2010

Councillors 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, 2010

Lowe’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, 2010

Littell 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, 2010

Watchdog 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, 2010

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First Ontario Energy Board Decision to Consider the Implementation of Ontario’s Green Energy Act

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Councillors raise concerns about complaints process; Code of Conduct

Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation

Littell did not violate conduct code; report

Watchdog takes aim at ‘green’ tax; Consumers Council challenges plan to put charge on hydro bills to pay for $53.7 million energy fund

Consumers group calls Ontario hydro levy illegal

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Sandal’s Private Beach Tribunal Rules: Beach Front Belongs to Sandals

PILT ruling gives cities ‘greater certainty’

Architect calls for ‘defensive’ building design

Black’s Fraud Conviction Set Aside

Bay St. sees hope for P3s in LRT work

Case Law Update: The Supreme Court of Canada Finds that Administrative Tribunals have the Jurisdiction to Grant “Charter” Remedies

Legislative Update: Ratepayers Challenge the Constitutionality of Parts of Ontario’s Green Energy Law

Eleven WeirFoulds Lawyers Named by Lexpert as 2010 Leading Practitioners

Councillors going to court in bid for access to database

“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes

Case Law Update: Baryluk v. Warner Bros. et al.

Case Law Update: Bell Canada v. Rogers Communications Inc.

Case Law Update: Piresferreira v. Ayotte

Case Law Update: R. v. Conway

Case Law Update: Toronto Star Newspapers v. Canada

Case Law Update: United States v. Yemec

Case Law Update: Yugraneft Corp. v. Rexx Management Corp.

International Transport Quiz

Legislative Update: Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010

James Dick Construction Limited presents case in Rockfort Quarry OMB meeting

First Ontario Energy Board Decision to Consider the Implementation of Ontario’s Green Energy Act

Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Limits on the Freedom of Publicly Regulated Companies

Councillors raise concerns about complaints process; Code of Conduct

Lowe’s Acquires Walmart’s Interest in Three Former Sam’s Club Locations

Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation

Littell did not violate conduct code; report

Watchdog takes aim at ‘green’ tax; Consumers Council challenges plan to put charge on hydro bills to pay for $53.7 million energy fund

WeirFoulds LLP Named as “Go-To Law Firm”

Consumers group calls Ontario hydro levy illegal

Are you ready for Canada’s new insider reporting regime?

Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle

Dogs Pass Pit Bull Test, Head Home

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Who Will Guard the Guardians?

Low Interest Rates Threatening an Income Trust? There is a Solution.

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