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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.

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.

Oct 1, 2008

The Manual Review of Electronic Documents

Download PDF to see article.

CPC Law Quiz

How much do you know about the CPC Program?

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.

Jun 1, 2008

Commercial Real Estate Quiz

How much do you know about commercial real estate?

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