Litigation Update – September 2011
Six case law updates released between June and September 2011.
Eighteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named to the 2012 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Eighteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized by their colleagues in an annual peer-review survey and named to the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, one of the most […]
Partner David Wingfield seconded to Competition Bureau Legal Services
Partner David R. Wingfield has joined the Competition Bureau Legal Services.
Estoppel Certificates: Avoiding Liability for Another Owner’s Debts
Purchasers should note the importance of obtaining estoppel certificates as illustrated by Toronto Kosher Inc. v. Windward Drive Holdings Inc.
The judicial mediation debate
The Ontario Bar Association forms a Judicial Mediation Taskforce in response to Justice W.K. Winkler’s call to chart the future role of judicial mediation.
The Role of the Ontario Municipal Board in Human Rights Issues
Human rights issues emerging from the land use planning process (Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario v Waterloo).
Crombie broke election rules?
Former Mississauga MP could be the subject of a Municipal Elections Act investigation.
Polling exposes Elections Act hole: expert; Gauged popularity; ‘You want to go in so you can win’: Mississauga MP
Did former Mississauga-area Liberal MP Bonnie Crombie violate elections law?
Timely Tax Returns Should be a Top Priority
Rosenberg Estate v. Canada (National Revenue) a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to file tax returns on time.
Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Planning for Public Agencies
A proposed regulation under Ontario’s Green Energy Act, 2009 would require public agencies to report their annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission.
An Ounce of Prevention: What Employers Need to Know about Recent Changes to Ontario’s Health and Safety System
New Ontario law changes the face of occupational health and safety regulation.
Canadian Capital Markets Lure Small and Mid-cap Clean-Tech
Why should U.S. companies consider listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange? Consider the options available for taking a company public in Canada.
Quiz: Employee Computer Use and Privacy
How would you resolve these case situations?
The “Tough on Drivers” Agenda
A proposed amendment to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act calls for heightened penalties for drivers convicted of offences where injury or death occurs.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Customer Service Standard
The Customer Service Standard addresses the business practices and training required to provide goods and services to people with disabilities.