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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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

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

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

Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing

The Manual Review of Electronic Documents

The Paper Chase

Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases

Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities

Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

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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

A Lawyer’s Duty to the Court

Leasing in an Uncertain Economy

Rooftop Solar Panels – Good Business Sense or Not?

Quiz on Cross-Border Litigation Issues

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

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

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

Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?

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

Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing

CPC Law Quiz

The Manual Review of Electronic Documents

Guardianships

The Paper Chase

The Landlord, the Knock Off, the Potential Liability

Environmental Law Quiz

Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases

Toronto Lobbyist Rules A New Way of Doing Business

Municipalities Could Face Reduced Business Property Assessments

Major Shift in Law Relating to Bidding and Tendering

Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities

Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

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