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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.

Apr 14, 2009

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