Nov 10, 2009Non-residential Real Property Sales: HST Transitional Rules A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting non-residential real property sales.
Nov 2, 2009Creating a Will? Make Sure it’s Fair: Canadian Courts are Setting Limits When it Comes to Disinheriting Family Members Estate law is changing, and many well-heeled clients may be surprised to learn they don’t have the last word when it comes to decisions about their heirs.
Aug 15, 2009Fired on Facebook: Don’t rip boss when he’s your ‘friend’; Woman let go after rant: ‘I guess you forgot about adding me on here?’
Jun 23, 2009Managing 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, 2009Quiz: Corporate Insolvencies The current economic environment has created a number of business casualties.
May 20, 2009OMB 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.
Apr 14, 2009Encountering and Responding to Ethical Dilemmas and Professional Challenges in the Role of In-House Counsel In recent years, corporations have increasingly established in-house legal departments to meet their need for legal services.
Mar 31, 2009Municipal 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.
Mar 18, 2009Big 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 7, 2009Police Brutality, The YouTube Hit; Officers Should Record Every Interaction With Civilians, Argues A Toronto Lawyer
Jan 1, 2009A Lawyer’s Duty to the Court Cited in: The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Sault St. Marie v Axa Insurance (Canada), 2015 ONSC 4755, and Healthy Lifestyle Medical Group Inc. v.…
Aug 22, 2008Women in Charge: Trailblazers for the next generation Being a managing partner means different things in different firms.
Aug 21, 2008The 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.
Jul 25, 2008Tighter 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.