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May 1, 2008

Capital Pool Companies

For private companies looking to take their company public, a Capital Pool Company (CPC) provides an excellent alternative to the traditional IPO.

Apr 1, 2008

Commercial Leases Quiz

How much do you know about commercial real estate leases?

Feb 1, 2008

The Manual Review Requirement

Manual review and the Air Canada vs. Westjet Airlines case.

Infrastructure Quiz

How much do you know about planes, trains, and automobiles or more specifically, the public infrastructure that supports them?

Jan 1, 2008

Putting new municipal accountability measures into action

Major amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 took effect on January 1, 2007. One of the key changes was the introduction of accountability provisions that give municipalities the power to create new positions to help ensure that good governance is maintained by local council and boards.

Duty to consult with First Nations: A municipal obligation?

The Canadian federal government and all provincial governments have a duty to consult with the First Nations before taking any steps that may infringe on aboriginal or treaty rights which are claimed or have been established. The case law on this point is clear. What isn’t so clear is whether the duty to consult with the First Nations applies to municipalities when making land-use or other decisions that may impact these rights.

Make it a functional Family Day

The simple addition of one public holiday may be anything but simple for some employers.

Employment settlements that stick

A few careful steps can help ensure the employment termination settlements you provide are beyond any future legal challenge.

Nov 1, 2007

A New Era in Provincial Enforcement

Goodbye regulatory silos. Inspectors from different ministries can now share their observations and findings about your organization with each other.

Oct 1, 2007

Get the lead out

For years now, lower production costs in developing countries have been a competitive advantage for many businesses. But as recent product recalls have shown, it’s a strategy that requires significant attention to the potential risks involved…

Sep 1, 2007

Dealing With Construction Liens

Jackhammers, nail guns, power sawsahthe sounds of fall in the city. Recent reports estimate that residential real estate values will increase by 9.5 % this year, and that the average home price in Canada will top $300,000 for the first time. And we already know the state of affairs in commercial construction (especially in Calgary and Vancouver). But did you know that one of the natural consequences of construction isyou guessed it!….the construction lien?

Aug 1, 2007

Is Your Business Licensing By-Law About to Die?

You should be aware that the by-laws of your municipality licensing and regulating various businesses may be about to expire.

Jun 30, 2007

Proposed New Legislation Affects Owners of Rental Buildings in the City of Toronto

Owners of property containing rental housing units in the City of Toronto should take immediate note of a by-law that has been proposed by the City of Toronto. If passed, it will significantly limit a property owner’s ability to demolish, alter, or convert buildings containing six or more rental units.

Jun 1, 2007

Changes to construction plans? Building permits can be revoked

In a recent WeirFoulds win, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that a chief building official can revoke a building permit if the facts on the ground change after the permit is issued, even if the changes don’t affect what’s built at the end of the day.

Municipal actions. Court reactions.

With the actions of municipalities having such a direct and wide-ranging impact on the communities they serve, conflicts inevitably occur and court cases result. Here are a few recent cases you may find of interest.

Clean drinking water: Provincial protection with a municipal impact

Ontario residents will soon benefit from greater protections for their drinking water, but these protections will come with both responsibilities and changes for municipalities.

Power to delegate far reaching for Ontario municipalities

A new era for municipal governments in Ontario was ushered in on January 1, 2007 with the proclamation of Bill 130’s major amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001.

Apr 2, 2007

Changes to Ontario’s CVOR System – Effective April 2, 2007

If you hold a CVOR, you need to be aware of important changes to the CVOR system which came into effect on April 2, 2007.

Mar 1, 2007

The rising risks of the e-document evolution

With electronic files now dominating workplace documentation and communication, significant litigation risks have emerged relating to the production of e-documents when a dispute arises. The good news? A proper document management plan can reduce these potential risks substantially.

Sep 1, 2006

New Teeth for Ontario Heritage Act

Municipalities have new powers to protect heritage resources, but outdated designating by-laws could thwart protection efforts.

Planning to shape your municipal future

Recent changes to the Planning Act give municipalities more authority to control local development.

Flexing that municipal muscle

In their legislative role, municipalities face challenges not seen by other levels of government. Luckily, there’s never been a better time for creative solutions.

Aug 1, 2006

Online Protection

Each day more and more people are discovering that rather than having to drive to a busy mall and wait in line, they can make the same purchase from the comfort of their homes. However, the anonymity of shopping over the internet raises a variety of concerns for consumers.

Have you done enough to protect your trade secrets?

Recent cases in the news have demonstrated that a company may go to great lengths to acquire the confidential information of a competitor.

Sep 1, 2005

Are you governance savvy?

The Enron, WorldCom, Adelphi and other similar scandals in the U.S. in the early 2000s made corporate governance a front-page issue. The U.S. Congress responded in part by enacting the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to improve corporate responsibility and financial disclosure and prevent accounting fraud. Canada was not far behind.

Nov 1, 2004

Bank Fraud: Practical and Legal Repercussions

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Aug 2, 2004

Stricter Rules for Telemarketers

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has passed new rules regarding telephone calls made by telemarketers. Some of these rules relate to “do not call” lists.

The Power of the Internet: Beware of What You Write

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has described the Internet as one of the most powerful tools of communication ever invented, with the potential to be a medium of virtually limitless international defamation.

Jun 1, 2004

Standard of Judicial Review

The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is an expert tribunal representing the pinnacle of planning decision-making in the province, especially since the removal of cabinet petitions in respect of Planning Act matters. However, in terms of law and jurisdiction, it is not the final decision-maker.

The Financing Triangle: The Top Five Practical Considerations in Negotiating Tenant Financing Rights and “Landlord Waivers”

When a typical franchisee in the food service industry seeks to open a business in a shopping centre, it usually obtains a commitment from its lender to provide financing for the purchase of the furnishings, fixtures, inventory and equipment…

Requests for Proposal

With the release of her decision in Buttcon et al. v. Toronto Electric Commissioners, Madam Justice MacFarland of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided some much needed guidance to understanding the legal rules applicable to the Request for Proposal process.

Embee Properties Limited et. al.

This case summary illustrates how a landowner may strategically gain control over an otherwise unwieldly planning process. If the right circumstances exist to invoke a Joint Board consolidated hearing under the provisions of the Consolidated Hearings Act (“CHA”), any hearings that may proceed within the same land area covered by the CHA might be precluded from proceeding.

Overview of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (Ontario)

On May 20, 2004, the Ontario Health Information Protection Act, 2004 received royal assent. It consists of two parts: the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (the…

Apr 1, 2004

Update on 1497777 Ontario Inc. v. Leon’s Furniture Limited

Subtenants (and head tenants) may be surprised by the September 2003 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1497777 Ontario Inc. v. Leon’s Furniture Limited (“Leon’s”). The court overturned the June 2002 decision of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, which we reported in the Winter/Spring 2003 issue of The Advantage.

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Commercial Leases Quiz

The Manual Review Requirement

Make it a functional Family Day

Employment settlements that stick

A New Era in Provincial Enforcement

Is Your Business Licensing By-Law About to Die?

Proposed New Legislation Affects Owners of Rental Buildings in the City of Toronto

Changes to construction plans? Building permits can be revoked

Municipal actions. Court reactions.

Clean drinking water: Provincial protection with a municipal impact

Power to delegate far reaching for Ontario municipalities

Changes to Ontario’s CVOR System – Effective April 2, 2007

New Teeth for Ontario Heritage Act

Planning to shape your municipal future

Flexing that municipal muscle

Online Protection

Are you governance savvy?

Standard of Judicial Review

The Financing Triangle: The Top Five Practical Considerations in Negotiating Tenant Financing Rights and “Landlord Waivers”

Update on 1497777 Ontario Inc. v. Leon’s Furniture Limited

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Capital Pool Companies

Commercial Leases Quiz

The Manual Review Requirement

Infrastructure Quiz

Putting new municipal accountability measures into action

Duty to consult with First Nations: A municipal obligation?

Make it a functional Family Day

Employment settlements that stick

Conflicting court decisions on OMB appeals

A New Era in Provincial Enforcement

Get the lead out

Dealing With Construction Liens

Is Your Business Licensing By-Law About to Die?

Proposed New Legislation Affects Owners of Rental Buildings in the City of Toronto

Changes to construction plans? Building permits can be revoked

Municipal actions. Court reactions.

Clean drinking water: Provincial protection with a municipal impact

Power to delegate far reaching for Ontario municipalities

Changes to Ontario’s CVOR System – Effective April 2, 2007

The rising risks of the e-document evolution

New Teeth for Ontario Heritage Act

Planning to shape your municipal future

Flexing that municipal muscle

Online Protection

Have you done enough to protect your trade secrets?

Are you governance savvy?

Bank Fraud: Practical and Legal Repercussions

Stricter Rules for Telemarketers

The Power of the Internet: Beware of What You Write

Standard of Judicial Review

The Financing Triangle: The Top Five Practical Considerations in Negotiating Tenant Financing Rights and “Landlord Waivers”

Requests for Proposal

Embee Properties Limited et. al.

Overview of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (Ontario)

Update on 1497777 Ontario Inc. v. Leon’s Furniture Limited

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