ArticleNational Code Coming For Cell Phone ContractsHelp is on its way for consumers who have difficulty with (read ‘tear their hair out over’) cell phone contracts. CanadaConsumer ProtectionHeenan Blaikie LLP
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ArticleCan A Contract Be Cancelled Because Of Government Tariffs?MLT Aikins contributes a monthly insight for the Western Producer's "Ask a Lawyer" column.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawMLT Aikins LLP
VideoCanadian ESG For In-House Counsel (Video)This webinar focused on Canadian ESG for In-House Counsel. Stephen Pike, a Toronto partner who has been advising on ESG issues for a number of years, led a panel discussion with our ...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawGowling WLG
ArticleCase Note: "2148251 Ontario Incorporated v Catan Canada Incorporated", 2014 ONCA 57Facts: A promissory note, dated April 25, 2008, was executed in favour of 2148251 Ontario Incorporated as payee by Catan as payor and Duscio as guarantor.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawGowling WLG
ArticleContract Law Update 2023: Developments Of NoteLawson Lundell lawyer, Lisa Peters, KC, has released her annual Contract Law Update for 2023. Every year, Lisa undertakes a review of decisions from the previous 12 to 18 months...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLawson Lundell LLP
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Upholds Acceleration Clause In A Vendor Take Back Promissory NoteACCE argued that while quarterly instalments were due, not all monies were due on the first day of each quarter. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
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ArticleDoing Business In Canada 2018Our latest Doing Business in Canada guide is designed to give those interested in expanding their business an overview of Canadian law ...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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