Contracting with Suppliers – A Balanced Approach to Indemnities and Limitations of Liability
It is often difficult to effectively negotiate indemnities and exclusions and limitations of liability without producing frustration for the business team.
Construction Law Update speaker gives advice on risk tolerance
Owners and construction contractors need to consider allocation of risk when designing contracts.
Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc
2011 ONCA 418 (Released June 2, 2011) Restitution – Quantum meruit – Valuation This dispute arose following work carried out by Consulate Ventures (“Consulate“) and its principal, together with Amico Contracting […]
A Society Devoted to the Art of Legal Writing
A few years ago some Bay St law firms subjected their associates to compulsory viewing of video interviews of US Supreme Court judges on the subject of persuasive writing.
WeirFoulds Partner Bradley McLellan Receives OBA 2011 Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bradley N. McLellan was presented with the Ontario Bar Association’s 2011 Award of Excellence in Real Estate on June 21, 2011. The OBA’s Award […]
Skyline purchases Deerhurst Resort
On March 2, 2011, Skyline Deerhurst Resort Inc. purchased Deerhurst Resort, a Canadian resort located in Huntsville, Ontario, which was the site of this year’s G8 Summit.
Damage to property prior to closing
Purchasers and vendors face difficult decisions when something unexpected happens to the property between the time the agreement of purchase and sale is signed and the transaction closes.
Building It Up
The Regional Municipality of York and York Consortium 2002 have been working together in a public-private partnership to develop a new rapid transit system.
Lowe’s Buys Former Sam’s Club Location in Etobicoke
On February 2, 2011, Lowe’s Companies Canada, ULC completed its acquisition of Walmart Canada Corp.’s interest in its former Sam’s Club location in Etobicoke.
Quiz: P3s and Infrastructure
Inside Infrastructure – can you work your way througha P3 transaction?
Current Property Tax Issues
Pre-1998 Owners assessed realty taxes Tenants assessed separately for business taxes (value of property apportioned on basis of FMR) including shared parking business assessment Current Value Assessment 1998 Business assessment […]
Tenant Defaults – What to Do and What Not to Do: A Short Checklist
DO’s DO abide by notice and default provisions in the lease The most common mistakes are: (a) Counting Days Incorrectly. (i) Are “days” defined as calendar days or business days? […]
Choosing an executor not always a family affair
Losing a parent is never easy, but pile on the added responsibility of being the executor to a son or daughter, and the situation can become unbearable.
Property Development Aspects of Infrastructure and Other Public Projects
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Mississauga leaks ‘clear breach of trust’; Integrity watchdog
Newly installed integrity commissioner concludes that one of two memos was confidential and should not have been shared with the media.