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In our recent blog post, we reviewed the 2024 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Dr. C. Sims Dentistry Professional Corporation v. Cooke, which affirmed the enforceability...

American businesses expanding into Ontario face a fundamentally different employment law landscape than what they're accustomed to in the United States. From the absence of at-will employment to significantly longer notice periods and strict statutory minimums, understanding these critical differences is essential before making your first Canadian hire.

Many oil service sector businesses are grappling with the twin crises of Covid-19 and Low Oil Prices.

Does a Canadian lender have to worry about unregistered interests retained in goods sold under a contract governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods1 (the "Convention")?

A sole proprietor is at the opposite end of the spectrum from a corporation. It's the term given to an individual who runs a business in their own personal name or unincorporated business style...

These are the types of "forecast" or "event" contracts that offer investors a way to express a view or hedge against the outcome of key market-moving events.

The Ontario Ministry of Finance is seeking input from the public and other stakeholders with respect to a legislative review of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006 (MBLAA).

The closing of a commercial lending transaction typically involves numerous documents, the point of which is often unclear to clients, and little understood by the lawyers themselves.

Before we begin our analysis, some may naturally question why are we discussing financing structures if, as we will see, collaborative delivery at its core reduces disputes, aligns incentives through shared risk...

This case serves as a reminder to would-be resource developers that a licence to harvest provincial resources is necessary but not always sufficient to carry out the intended operations.

The BC Court of Appeal in Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc. v. Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company grappled with the proper interpretation of the LEG 2/96 defective workmanship exclusion...

McCartney & Lennon, Jobs & Wozniak, Watson & Crick. We are all looking for synergistic collaborations. In life sciences, some of those collaborations may be with your employees, independent contractors or corporate research partners.

Amendments to the Charter of the French language (the "Charter") slated to come into force on June 1, 2025 will have major repercussions on trademark owners doing business in Quebec.

In a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal, 7868073 Canada Ltd v 1841978 Ontario Inc, 2024 ONCA 371 ("786"), the Court emphasizes the importance of honouring contractual agreements, maintaining fiduciary.

Pepsi has successfully sued for termination of its sponsorship and supply contract for the Montréal Forum, a sports and entertainment landmark, because the developer did not fulfill its promise to transform the site into a "first-class entertainment facility."

The defence of misrepresentation is still alive in circumstances involving entire agreement clauses and opportunities for due diligence, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently held in 10443204 Canada Inc.

In 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada brought some clarity to the area. In Van Breda v Village Resorts Ltd, it held that at least one factor must connect the legal situation or subject matter of the litigation to the province.