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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: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc

Intellectual Property Trademarks Confusion Analysis Expert Evidence

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

Refugee Hague Convention Procedural Fairness Paramountcy

Litigation Update – June 2011

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

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

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

Secured Transaction Personal Property Security Act Equity Fraud

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

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

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

Restitution Quantum meruit Valuation

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

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.

May 1, 2011

Case Law Update: Gentra Canada Investments Inc v Lipson

Solicitor’s Negligence Costs Contractual Interpretation

Case Law Update: Canada (Information Commissioner) v Canada (Minister of National Defence)

Access to Information Act Exemptions Personal Information Minister’s Records

Case Law Update: May v CBC/Radio Canada et al

Judicial Review Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Voting Rights

Antle and Garron – The Federal Court of Appeal – Focus on the Fundamentals

These Federal Court of Appeal decisions provide welcome direction for those engaged in the planning, implementation and maintenance of trust structures, both domestic and offshore.

Case Law Update: Alberta v Elder Advocates of Alberta Society

Fiduciary Duty Government Civil Procedure

Case Law Update: Ontario (Attorney General) v Fraser

Charter Freedom of Association Collective Bargaining Agricultural Workers

Litigation Update – May 2011

Five case law updates released in April and May 2011.

Apr 20, 2011

Case Law Update: Masters Association of Ontario v Ontario

Judicial Independence Compensation of the Judiciary

Case Law Update: Reference Re Securities Act (Canada)

Constitutional Law Division of Powers Securities Regulation

Litgation Update

One legislative and five case law updates released in April 2011.

Case Law Update: Seidel v TELUS Communications Inc

Class Action Consumer Contract Arbitration Clause

Case Law Update: Cojocaru (Guardian Ad Litem) v British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center

Trial Fairness Adequacy of Reasons for Decision

Case Law Update: Indalex Limited (Re)

Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act Pensions Priorities Fiduciary Obligations Funding Pension Plans

Legislative Update: Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act

Labour Law Essential Services Toronto Transit Commission

Apr 1, 2011

“Unbundle” Me! Amendments Proposed by LSUC to the Rules of Professional Conduct

Certain changes have been proposed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to the Rules of Professional Conduct to address the issue of limited scope retainers.

Quiz: P3s and Infrastructure

Inside Infrastructure – can you work your way througha P3 transaction?

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