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Sep 18, 2008

Two Trends Flying High: Arbitration & International Exposure for Canadian Litigators

Savvy litigators are finding two ways to grow their practices: first, private arbitration is growing like litigation on steroids; and secondly, Canadians are litigating cross-border disputes here…

Sep 1, 2008

Guardianships

As medical science has improved, so has the life expectancy of those who are catastrophically injured. With longer life expectancy has come increased financial need for those who experience these tragedies. Personal injury damage awards have increased commensurate with this new reality. In the result, it is no longer unusual to see damage awards of more than $5 million.

Aug 22, 2008

Women in Charge: Trailblazers for the next generation

Being a managing partner means different things in different firms.

Aug 21, 2008

The Landlord, the Knock Off, the Potential Liability

You’re a landlord, and your tenant is selling knock-off merchandise that violates copyright or trademark laws. In some other countries, the landlord’s liability for such violations has been the subject of court proceedings. Is Canada next?

The Paper Chase

Lease documentation takes many forms, from short form deal sheets to long form ground leases. Choosing the right form for your situation can help ensure you get the lease you expected – and that it is legally binding.

Aug 1, 2008

Environmental Law Quiz

How much do you know about environmental law?

Jul 25, 2008

Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases

A new Supreme Court of Canada decision provides both relief and clarity for employers facing potential wrongful dismissal actions.

Jul 21, 2008

Why the Difference for “Non-Whites”?

Jun 20, 2008

Major Shift in Law Relating to Bidding and Tendering

A simple clause in an RFP document excluding liability has the potential to alter the business tendering landscape.

Municipalities Could Face Reduced Business Property Assessments

It took testimony from nine experts, weeks of hearings, and a review of hundreds of exhibits to interpret a statute and determine how income producing properties should be assessed for municipal taxation in Ontario.

Toronto Lobbyist Rules A New Way of Doing Business

The City of Toronto’s computer leasing scandal unfolded nearly a decade ago, but its impact continues to be felt today as the City puts procedures in place to minimize the chances of such a scandal recurring.

Jun 9, 2008

Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities

The Supreme Court of Canada makes it clear that a fairness hearing is not needed prior to dismissing the holder of a public office.

Jun 2, 2008

A vote of sanity in employee claims of bad faith

A recent unanimous Ontario Court of Appeal decision puts limits on what qualifies as “bad faith” in the manner of termination.

Drug testing standoff

Both Alberta and Ontario have released leading cases on drug testing but each has reached a different conclusion.

Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

The Ontario Court of Appeal has expanded public access to information to include the business activities of a municipally-owned corporation.

The changing face of Human Rights complaints

The new Human Rights regime will impact both employers and unions in dealing with the system.

Jun 1, 2008

A Step in the Right Direction

May 30, 2008

Business property tax assessments: This time it’s technical

It took testimony from nine experts, weeks of hearings, and a review of hundreds of exhibits to interpret a statute and determine how business property should be assessed for municipal taxes. For the owners of six office tower complexes in downtown Toronto, it was well worth the effort.

Tenant bankruptcy and beyond – Spring 2008

“Bankruptcy” is commonly used to describe a number of legal situations involving a tenant’s financial distress. But with the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants determined by the true course of action taken, it pays for both sides to get the facts.

May 26, 2008

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Two Trends Flying High: Arbitration & International Exposure for Canadian Litigators

Women in Charge: Trailblazers for the next generation

The Paper Chase

Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases

Why the Difference for “Non-Whites”?

Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities

A vote of sanity in employee claims of bad faith

Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

The changing face of Human Rights complaints

A Step in the Right Direction

Derry Millar acclaimed as LSUC treasurer: He’s not afraid of making decisions’

Commercial Leases Quiz

The Police, The Taxman and the Wink

LSUC targets female exodus

How Sarbanes-Oxley Creates a Management Dilemma: Q&A with David Wingfield

The Case for Diversity

Forecasting the future of solo, small and mid-sized law firms

The Manual Review Requirement

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Two Trends Flying High: Arbitration & International Exposure for Canadian Litigators

Minister of Finance Announces Appointment of New Chairman of the Canada Development Investment Corporation

Guardianships

Women in Charge: Trailblazers for the next generation

The Landlord, the Knock Off, the Potential Liability

The Paper Chase

Environmental Law Quiz

Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases

Why the Difference for “Non-Whites”?

Major Shift in Law Relating to Bidding and Tendering

Municipalities Could Face Reduced Business Property Assessments

Toronto Lobbyist Rules A New Way of Doing Business

Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities

A vote of sanity in employee claims of bad faith

Drug testing standoff

Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

The changing face of Human Rights complaints

A Step in the Right Direction

Commercial Real Estate Quiz

Business property tax assessments: This time it’s technical

Tenant bankruptcy and beyond – Spring 2008

Derry Millar acclaimed as LSUC treasurer: He’s not afraid of making decisions’

Capital Pool Companies

Directors BEWARE – Potential Environmental Liability

WeirFoulds Partner Greg Richards inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Commercial Leases Quiz

The Police, The Taxman and the Wink

LSUC targets female exodus

How Sarbanes-Oxley Creates a Management Dilemma: Q&A with David Wingfield

Keeping confidential company information secure

The Case for Diversity

Forecasting the future of solo, small and mid-sized law firms

Rogers Media Acquires Citytv stations from CTV globemedia for $375 million

Infrastructure Quiz

The Manual Review Requirement

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Derry Millar acclaimed as LSUC treasurer: He’s not afraid of making decisions’