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Aug 27, 2009

Getting Municipalities to Work, or Getting Work to Municipalities: Protection and Conversion of Employment Lands

Over the course of the last decade a variety of factors have contributed to the migration of employment uses.

Aug 1, 2009

Quiz: International Trade

In this issue we look at international trade, including the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Jul 30, 2009

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Closer to Approval

Since 2004, the City of Toronto has been working on harmonizing the 43 different zoning by-laws inherited from its pre-amalgamation municipalities into one single comprehensive zoning by-law.

Jul 3, 2009

Anti-Money Laundering Regime Now Includes Real Estate Developers

Those involved in real estate transactions have already heard of the dangers of title fraud and some have experienced it first hand.

Jul 2, 2009

Lienholders Defeat Owner’s Complex Attempt to Preserve Priority

Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . . Ontario’s Court of Appeal recently had the chance to consider that question in a construction lien case.

Jun 23, 2009

Avoiding Black Holes and Hollow Victories: Cross-Border Litigation Comes of Age

The business of litigation, like commerce itself, has become increasingly international.

Managing Executive Compensation

Canadian securities regulators have implemented major changes to executive compensation disclosure requirements that apply to any fiscal year ending on or after December 31, 2008.

Jun 1, 2009

Quiz: Corporate Insolvencies

The current economic environment has created a number of business casualties.

May 20, 2009

OMB Variability

Most municipalities subject to the provincial growth plan are still going through exercises required to ensure that their official plans conform with provincial policy.

May 11, 2009

The Duty of an Attorney to Account

In assessing whether to pursue estate litigation, parties must always consider who will pay the resulting legal costs.

Apr 30, 2009

Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law

This guide provides a brief overview of the main elements of environmental protection law in Ontario.

Apr 29, 2009

Renewable Energy Projects: PLanning Powers Reduced

The Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 on February 23.

Handle Estate Transfers of Real Property with Care

The devil is in the details for any conveyance of real property. However, the details become more important when an estate is a party to the transaction.

Apr 1, 2009

Estate Litigation Quiz

How much do you know about Estate Litigation?

Mar 31, 2009

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

Important guidance on how the Municipal Elections Act (“MEA”) should be interpreted and applied where a candidate’s election expenses are subject to an audit.

Toronto Property Tax Relief Program Approved For Building Development or Renovation

Toronto City Council recently approved a new program the Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) financial incentive grant program.

Mar 18, 2009

Big Changes Are Here For Executive Compensation Disclosure

The time is now for public companies to start preparing for the new comprehensive executive compensation disclosure requirements.

Mar 4, 2009

Proposed Green Energy Act Places Limits on Municipal Land Use Planning Powers

On February 23, 2009, the Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 (the “Act”).

Mar 3, 2009

Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality During E-Discovery

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Mar 1, 2009

Tax-Exempt Status Preserved – Despite Sophisticated Operations

A recent Tax Court of Canada decision confirms that not-for-profit organizations can adopt the good practices, efficiencies and activities of a well-run business without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status.

Tenant Bankruptcy and Beyond

In a recent interview with the Globe and Mail, Canada’s Commissioner of Competition, John Pecman, said that the Competition Bureau is planning to double the number of training workshops that it offers to public procurement officials on ways to prevent fraud. These workshops will help assist officials to identify the bid-rigging tactics that have become increasingly common in the infrastructure sector.

Feb 11, 2009

Avoiding False Starts and Hollow Victories: Equipping Yourself for Cross-Border Litigation

The business of litigation, like commerce itself, has become increasingly international.

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.

Dec 1, 2008

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.

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Getting Municipalities to Work, or Getting Work to Municipalities: Protection and Conversion of Employment Lands

Quiz: International Trade

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Closer to Approval

Anti-Money Laundering Regime Now Includes Real Estate Developers

Managing Executive Compensation

Quiz: Corporate Insolvencies

OMB Variability

Renewable Energy Projects: PLanning Powers Reduced

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

Toronto Property Tax Relief Program Approved For Building Development or Renovation

Big Changes Are Here For Executive Compensation Disclosure

Proposed Green Energy Act Places Limits on Municipal Land Use Planning Powers

Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality During E-Discovery

Tenant Bankruptcy and Beyond

Money Laundering and Real Estate Development Quiz

Times, They are A’Changing

New Duties for Real Estate Developers Under Money Laundering Legislation

Leasing in an Uncertain Economy

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

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

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

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Hot Spots – Five Tests Worth Running in that First Scan of a New Contract

Getting Municipalities to Work, or Getting Work to Municipalities: Protection and Conversion of Employment Lands

Quiz: International Trade

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Closer to Approval

Anti-Money Laundering Regime Now Includes Real Estate Developers

Lienholders Defeat Owner’s Complex Attempt to Preserve Priority

Avoiding Black Holes and Hollow Victories: Cross-Border Litigation Comes of Age

Managing Executive Compensation

Quiz: Corporate Insolvencies

OMB Variability

The Duty of an Attorney to Account

Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law

Renewable Energy Projects: PLanning Powers Reduced

Encountering and Responding to Ethical Dilemmas and Professional Challenges in the Role of In-House Counsel

Handle Estate Transfers of Real Property with Care

Estate Litigation Quiz

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

Toronto Property Tax Relief Program Approved For Building Development or Renovation

Big Changes Are Here For Executive Compensation Disclosure

Proposed Green Energy Act Places Limits on Municipal Land Use Planning Powers

Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality During E-Discovery

Tax-Exempt Status Preserved – Despite Sophisticated Operations

Tenant Bankruptcy and Beyond

Avoiding False Starts and Hollow Victories: Equipping Yourself for Cross-Border Litigation

Shareholder Agreements Gone Wrong

Money Laundering and Real Estate Development Quiz

Times, They are A’Changing

New Duties for Real Estate Developers Under Money Laundering Legislation

Leasing in an Uncertain Economy

Rooftop Solar Panels – Good Business Sense or Not?

A Lawyer’s Duty to the Court

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

Quiz on Cross-Border Litigation Issues

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

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

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