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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

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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

Directors BEWARE – Potential Environmental Liability

When it comes to industrial clean-ups, the Ministry of the Environment is looking for help and personal liability can lurk in the murky ponds and work sites of the companies you serve.

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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

Drug testing standoff

The changing face of Human Rights complaints

A vote of sanity in employee claims of bad faith

Commercial Real Estate Quiz

Business property tax assessments: This time it’s technical

Tenant bankruptcy and beyond – Spring 2008

Directors BEWARE – Potential Environmental Liability

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Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing

Toronto Lobbyist Rules A New Way of Doing Business