Shareholder Agreements Gone Wrong
Any person advising shareholders of private corporations needs to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye.
Money Laundering and Real Estate Development Quiz
How much do you know about the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the Act”)?
Times, They are A’Changing
What is an employer’s duty to accomodate the needs of their employees?
“New Definition is Narrow, Say Lawers”
New Duties for Real Estate Developers Under Money Laundering Legislation
On February 20, 2009, a key amendment to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, 2000, c.17 will come into force.
A 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. Chand Morningside Plaza […]
Leasing in an Uncertain Economy
As uncertainty in financial markets continues, affecting all aspects of the economy, commercial landlords ought to consider the manner in which they approach lease agreements and their negotiation, as well as the parties with whom they conduct business.
Rooftop Solar Panels – Good Business Sense or Not?
A number of landlords, owners and tenants have recently received inquiries from rooftop solar panel installers desirous of installing solar panels on their roofs.
A Warning To Members Of Councils and a Plea To The Province – Update
The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, providing a clear warning to councillors of how careful they must be […]
Quiz on Cross-Border Litigation Issues
Quiz on cross-border litigation issues provided by WeirFoulds LLP partner, Greg Richards.
Billboard ban allowed in part; most restrictions don’t violate
Trustee made ‘mistake,’ court told
A Warning To Members Of Councils and a Plea To The Province
The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, providing a clear warning to councillors of how careful they must be in adhering strictly to its mandate.
Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 (“AODA”) came into force in June 2005, but its impact is just beginning to be felt. Accessibility standards for customer service have now been established by regulation, with almost every public and private sector organization in Ontario needing to comply by January 1, 2010, for most public sector entities and January 1, 2012, for the private sector.
Duty to Accommodate Supreme Court of Canada Rehabilitates the Undue Hardship Threshold
A recent decision of Canada’s top court signals a pendulum swing in the judicial attitude towards the employer’s burden.