Conrad Black Claims Partial Victory
Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network regarding reversal of two fraud counts against Conrad Black. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/friday/clip367742#clip367742.
To P3 Or Not To P3
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Infrastructure includes a very wide range of […]
To P3 Or Not To P3 (Presentation)
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Attached is the presentation given at the […]
Government settlements can remain confidential
The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that confidential mediation and settlement records involving a government institution must not be disclosed under Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Case Law Update: Attis v. Ontario (Minister of Health)
2010 ONSC 4508, Released 10 September 2010Class Actions Costs Awards Against Plaintiffs’ Solicitors
Case Law Update: Dilkas v Red Seal Tours Inc. (Sunwing Vacations)
2010 ONCA 63, Released 4 October 2010Jurisdiction Forum Conveniens Application of New Test Set out in Van Breda
Case Law Update: Givogue v. Burke
2010 ONSC 5075, Released 23 September 2010Limitation Periods Amendment of Pleadings Deemed Undertaking
Case Law Update: Groen v. Harris
2010 ONCA 621, Released 29 September 2010Civil Trial Jury Trial Mistrial Deference to Trial Judge
Case Law Update: Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program) v. Tranchemontagne
2010 ONCA 593, Released 16 September 2010Human Rights Test for Discriminatory Legislation
Case Law Update: Shaw v. Phipps
[2010] O.J. No. 4283 (Div. Ct.), Released 6 October 2010Administrative Law Standard of Review of Decisions of the HRTO Human Rights Prima Facie Discrimination on the Basis of Race
Case Law Update: Sunview Doors Limited v. Pappas
2010 ONCA 198, Released 16 March 2010Construction Law Statutory Trust Breach of Statutory Trust No Specific Intent or Knowledge of Improvements Required
Structuring investments in the Middle East
Overview The countries in the Middle East are among the fastest growing economies in the world as some have shown outstanding GDP growth rates over the past 10 years. Notwithstanding […]
City loses Heart Lake appeal
Court upholds Ontario Municipal Board decision approving multi-highrise development in Heart Lake.
George Rust-D’Eye appointed interim integrity commissioner
Municipal lawyer George Rust-D’Eye appointed interim integrity commissioner by Mississauga City Council.
Catching up on ethics
Mississauga city council votes to appoint an integrity commissioner and introduce a formal code of conduct.