The recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in Owners, Strata Plan LMS 3905 v. Crystal Square Parking Corp.,…
Recent SCC Decision on Pre-Incorporation Contracts Could Affect Ontario Not-for-Profits
Caplan v. Atas – the New Tort of Harassment in Internet Communications
Caveat Emptor: Modifying Implied Conditions in Ontario Sales Contracts
Condominiums and Electronic By-Laws: Virtual Meetings and Voting
As the proverb goes, necessity is the mother of invention. After all, in light of the current COVID-19 crisis, much…
Wong vs. Pretium – Reliability Is Relevant to Materiality
Eggs thrown from a vehicle – does that mean that the accident was occasioned by a motor vehicle?
In the recent decision of Gilbraith v. Intact Insurance Company, 2019 ONSC 1875, the Court had to determine whether the plaintiff’s…
A Settlement Agreement Is a Binding Contract. Not an “Agreement to Agree”
Our justice system is rightfully geared towards settlement. Judicial resources are scarce and litigation is expensive. It should come as…
As Lockdown Measures Increase Across Ontario, Business and Other Entities Seek to Challenge Government-Mandated Protocols in Court
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spiral out of control in Ontario, businesses across the province are feeling the effects…
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Construction Dispute Interim Adjudications: Adjudicators and Fees
Construction Dispute Interim Adjudication (“Adjudication”) became law in Ontario on October 1, 2019. This new regime for the timely adjudication…
“Good Business Sense” Can Inform Judicial Rulings on Land Transfer (Dis)Agreements
In the recent case of 2484234 Ontario Inc. v. Hanley Park Developments Inc. the Court of Appeal considered a disagreement…