Mississauga backs down on memos; Leaks probed
After a week of intense and embarrassing public backlash, Mississauga council retreats from plans to root out the source of leaked internal memos.
Council agrees to focus on code-of-conduct questions
Councillors agree that the real issue is whether the leak violated the City’s code of conduct.
Council cringes at memo investigation
An investigation by the City’s integrity commissioner has caused a sharp divide on City Council.
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WeirFoulds LLP Litigation Update (December 2010)
Seven updates on cases released in December 2010.
Addressing the pitfalls of standard documents
An Ontario Bar Association session will focus on avoiding problems in standard real estate form.
City prepares to defend call on urban boundary
Ottawa’s legal and planning departments gear up to defend council’s decision on how much to expand the urban boundary.
Probe launched into leaks of internal emails
Mississauga councillors calling for full investigation into the source of leaked internal memos.
Memo sparks MissyLeaks uproar
Mississauga councillors upset over leaked memo detailing offer to pay for tickets to Mayor’s birthday party.
Culture of secrecy
A tempest in a teapot created at City Hall over the leak of a non-confidential memo to the media.