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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

The changing face of Human Rights complaints

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Putting new municipal accountability measures into action

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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

A vote of sanity in employee claims of bad faith

Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

Drug testing standoff

The changing face of Human Rights complaints

Commercial Real Estate Quiz

Business property tax assessments: This time it’s technical

Tenant bankruptcy and beyond – Spring 2008

Directors BEWARE – Potential Environmental Liability

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

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Toronto Lobbyist Rules A New Way of Doing Business