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Oct 1, 2011

Development Issues: Rail Corridor Setbacks and CN Guidelines

Land use development along railway corridors poses a unique set of challenges as it operates within a multi-jurisdictional framework.

Quiz: Corporate Governance in the Energy Sector

How well would you deal with some of the challenges facing in-house counsel working within the energy sector? Take this quiz and find out.

Sep 21, 2011

Litigation Update – September 2011

Six case law updates released between June and September 2011.

Case Law Update: Gagliano v Gomery and the Attorney General (Canada)

Administrative Law Natural Justice Bias Public Inquiries

Case Law Update: 1351428 Ontario Ltd (Wineyard) et al v 1037598 Ontario Ltd et al

Civil Procedure Restore Action to Trial List Test for Rule 48.11, Rules of Civil Procedure

Case Law Update: Aguas v Rivard Estate

Civil procedure Dismissal order Test to set aside

Case Law Update: Alberta (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development) v Cunningham

Constitutional Law Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Discrimination

Case Law Update: Rondel v Robinson Estate

Estates Interpretation of a Will Admissible Evidence

Case Law Update: Her Majesty the Queen (Ex Rel City of Toronto) v Andrade

Provincial Offences Act Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms section 11(b) Part I Offences Unreasonable Delay

Sep 2, 2011

Estoppel Certificates: Avoiding Liability for Another Owner’s Debts

Purchasers should note the importance of obtaining estoppel certificates as illustrated by Toronto Kosher Inc. v. Windward Drive Holdings Inc.

Aug 29, 2011

The Role of the Ontario Municipal Board in Human Rights Issues

Human rights issues emerging from the land use planning process (Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario v Waterloo).

Aug 15, 2011

Timely Tax Returns Should be a Top Priority

Rosenberg Estate v. Canada (National Revenue) a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to file tax returns on time.

Aug 10, 2011

Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Planning for Public Agencies

A proposed regulation under Ontario’s Green Energy Act, 2009 would require public agencies to report their annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission.

Aug 1, 2011

Quiz: Employee Computer Use and Privacy

How would you resolve these case situations?

An Ounce of Prevention: What Employers Need to Know about Recent Changes to Ontario’s Health and Safety System

New Ontario law changes the face of occupational health and safety regulation.

The “Tough on Drivers” Agenda

A proposed amendment to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act calls for heightened penalties for drivers convicted of offences where injury or death occurs.

Canadian Capital Markets Lure Small and Mid-cap Clean-Tech

Why should U.S. companies consider listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange? Consider the options available for taking a company public in Canada.

Jul 22, 2011

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Customer Service Standard

The Customer Service Standard addresses the business practices and training required to provide goods and services to people with disabilities.

Jun 16, 2011

The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities

The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 130) amended the Municipal Act, 2001, and the City of Toronto, 2006, effective January 1, 2007, to add a new part, entitled “Accountability and Transparency”.

Jun 2, 2011

Contracting with Suppliers – A Balanced Approach to Indemnities and Limitations of Liability

It is often difficult to effectively negotiate indemnities and exclusions and limitations of liability without producing frustration for the business team.

Jun 1, 2011

Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc

Restitution Quantum meruit Valuation

Legislative Update: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011

S.O. 2011, c. 9 (Royal Assent May 12, 2011)

Legislative Update: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011

S.O. 2011, c. 11 (Royal Assent June 1, 2011)

Quiz: Procurement and Mining

Since the 1981 Supreme Court decision in R. v. Ron Engineering, the law of tendering has developed into a legal minefield.

Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v Mavi

Administrative Law Procedural Fairness Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Sponsorship program

Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010

S.O. 2010, c. 24

Case Law Update: A.M.R.I. v K.E.R.

Refugee Hague Convention Procedural Fairness Paramountcy

Case Law Update: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc

Intellectual Property Trademarks Confusion Analysis Expert Evidence

Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Professional disciplinary proceeding Adequacy of notice of charges Adequacy of reasons Jurisdiction to order costs

Litigation Update – June 2011

Three legislative and six case law updates released in May and June 2011.

Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal

Secured Transaction Personal Property Security Act Equity Fraud

May 30, 2011

A Society Devoted to the Art of Legal Writing

A few years ago some Bay St law firms subjected their associates to compulsory viewing of video interviews of US Supreme Court judges on the subject of persuasive writing.

May 23, 2011

Reverberations for Real Estate Agents

What is the duty of a real estate agent to verify the information provided by the vendor of the property to prospective purchasers?

May 6, 2011

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Two principal matters of concern to councillors in terms of potential for allegations of misconduct are the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and their council’s own code of conduct.

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