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Feb 10, 2009

Shareholder Agreements Gone Wrong

Any person advising shareholders of private corporations needs to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye.

Feb 1, 2009

Money Laundering and Real Estate Development Quiz

How much do you know about the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the Act”)?

Jan 26, 2009

Times, They are A’Changing

What is an employer’s duty to accomodate the needs of their employees?

Jan 19, 2009

New Duties for Real Estate Developers Under Money Laundering Legislation

On February 20, 2009, a key amendment to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, 2000, c.17 will come into force.

Jan 1, 2009

Leasing in an Uncertain Economy

As uncertainty in financial markets continues, affecting all aspects of the economy, commercial landlords ought to consider the manner in which they approach lease agreements and their negotiation, as well as the parties with whom they conduct business.

Rooftop Solar Panels – Good Business Sense or Not?

A number of landlords, owners and tenants have recently received inquiries from rooftop solar panel installers desirous of installing solar panels on their roofs.

A Warning To Members Of Councils and a Plea To The Province – Update

The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, providing a clear warning to councillors of how careful…

Nov 27, 2008

A Warning To Members Of Councils and a Plea To The Province

The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, providing a clear warning to councillors of how careful they must be in adhering strictly to its mandate.

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 (“AODA”) came into force in June 2005, but its impact is just beginning to be felt. Accessibility standards for customer service have now been established by regulation, with almost every public and private sector organization in Ontario needing to comply by January 1, 2010, for most public sector entities and January 1, 2012, for the private sector.

Duty to Accommodate Supreme Court of Canada Rehabilitates the Undue Hardship Threshold

A recent decision of Canada’s top court signals a pendulum swing in the judicial attitude towards the employer’s burden.

Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?

The non-competition agreement you have with employees may not be worth the paper it’s printed on. More than ever, protecting your business interests when employees leave requires more than boilerplate wording.

Oct 10, 2008

Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing

Recent court decision gives municipalities acting in good faith broad discretion in how by-law enforcement takes place.

Oct 1, 2008

The Manual Review of Electronic Documents

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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 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.

Jun 20, 2008

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drug testing standoff

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

The changing face of Human Rights complaints

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

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 1, 2008

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