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Category: Litigation
Nearly two decades ago, while completing the major paper for a Master of Laws degree, the argument was advanced that Canadian contract law was approaching an important turning point...
Category: Litigation
A Practical Guide for Ontario Clients Considering Trial or a Summary Judgment Motion..
Category: Business Law
Mediation is becoming an increasingly important part of resolving civil disputes in Ontario. Traditionally required only in Toronto, Ottawa, and Windsor, mediation has proven to be an effective way in some instances for people involved in lawsuits to…..
Category: Business Law
Ideally, when incorporating a new company with more than one principal (directors or shareholders – often commonly referred to as “partners”) when starting a business, the owners should enter into a unanimous shareholder agreement between them that would…..
Category: Labour and Employment
A recent decision out of Ontario is a good reminder of the risks and consequences of employee misconduct after dismissal, particularly when it involves confidential information and defamatory actions...
Category: Labour and Employment
The Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) is urging the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) to adopt mandatory mediation, a move they believe will streamline case resolutions and alleviate the tribunal’s significant backlog...
Category: Labour and Employment
As the United States witnesses a significant political transition, many Canadian businesses find themselves pondering a similar challenge: the evolving landscape of an aging workforce. From safeguarding legal protections to ensuring effective workplace…..
Category: Real Estate
The last few years have been challenging for property owners and tenants alike. Downtown landlords have struggled with high office vacancy rates as people continue to work from home, while decreased foot traffic in office districts means fewer customers…..
Category: Real Estate
As most people know, the term of a commercial lease can be relatively long, with some leases lasting ten years or more...
Category: Real Estate
In my last post, I discussed demolition clauses, which permit landlords to terminate a lease early for the purposes of renovating or redeveloping their properties...
Category: Real Estate
In my last few blog posts, I’ve sought to highlight some of the important legal issues that landlords and tenants should consider when negotiating commercial leases...
Category: Real Estate
Last year, the Court of Appeal released a decision that provides a good reminder of the obligations associated with the assignment or transfer…..
Category: Real Estate
I am occasionally asked by clients to explain the requirement imposed on commercial landlords to provide tenants with “quiet enjoyment” of their premises, as well as to advise on the type of conduct that may breach the landlord’s obligations. ..
Category: Real Estate
It is common in my practice to advise parties involved in transactions where a commercial tenant requires funds to renovate their leased premises...
Category: Real Estate
While most people I talk to in my professional life understand the importance of negotiating sound commercial leases, fewer people seem to appreciate the importance of registering leases on title. ..
Category: Labour and Employment
This communique celebrates women in the workplace - highlights from a recent court case...
Category: Labour and Employment
This communique explains the differences between ESA severance and notice, contractual severance and common law severance...
Category: Labour and Employment
This communique highlights the importance of seeking legal advice before terminating an employee to save costs and avoid wrongful dismissal claims...
Category: Labour and Employment
This communique highlights the recent changes to recruitment and selection as a result of the Working for Workers Four Act ..
Category: Labour and Employment
The recent passage of the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 signals a seismic shift in workplace regulations around recruitment and selection strategies...
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