ArticleBill 148 & ESA Update: What Employers Need To KnowThe Ontario government is continuing to move forward with proposed changes to the laws governing Ontario workplaces.CanadaEmployment and HRBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleFIRST LOOK: Big Changes Coming To Ontario Employment Standards And Labour Relations LawsThe special minimum wage rates for liquor servers, students under 18, hunting and fishing guides, and homeworkers will increase by the same percentage as the general minimum wage.CanadaEmployment and HRBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleThe Times They Are A-Changin': Update On Proposed Labour And Employment Law AmendmentsThere are a number of distinct amendments being proposed with respect to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the "ESA").CanadaEmployment and HRBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleDisability Support: Guardianship ApplicationsUnder Ontario law, adult capacity is task-based rather than diagnosis-based.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleRBC v. Trang: When Is "Highly Sensitive" Financial Information Not That Sensitive?The Supreme Court of Canada has provided guidance to financial institutions holding otherwise "highly sensitive" information to determine when that information is somewhat less sensitive, such that it can be disclosed.CanadaFinance and BankingBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleThe Codex Alimentarius Commission Adopts Guidelines For The Labelling Of Genetically Modified FoodsEarlier this month, the Codex Alimentarius Commission ("Codex") adopted guidelines allowing the labelling of genetically modified ("GM") food products at its annual Codex summit in Geneva, Switzerland. CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleRecent Changes To Impaired Driving Offenses And Their Effect On Canada's Immigration LawsOn June 21, 2018, Bill C-46 received Royal Assent. Among other things, it increases the maximum penalties for impaired driving offenses under the Canadian Criminal CodeCanadaImmigrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleBank Of Brewton: Eleventh Circuit Affirms Financial Institution Bond’s Distinction Between Counterfeit Documents And Fraudulently-Procured, But Authentic, DocumentsOn February 9, 2015, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals released its decision in Bank of Brewton v. The Travelers Companies, Inc. CanadaInsuranceBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleWestern Alliance Bank: U.S. District Court Dismisses Creditor Bank's Claim Under Debtor's Commercial Crime PolicyOn February 18, 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California released its decision in Western Alliance Bank v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.CanadaInsuranceBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleWhy The Private Right Of Action Afforded By Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation Should Concern Insurers Who Underwrite Risks In CanadaCanada's Anti-Spam Legislation, which came into force on 1 July 2014, is considered by some experts to be one of the most onerous anti-spam/anti-malware laws in the world. CanadaInsuranceBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Brings Qualified Privilege Into The Internet AgeThe Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Thatcher-Craig v. Clearview (Township) has significant implications for defamation law generally...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Clarifies Rules Regarding Contact With ExpertsYesterday, the Ontario Court of Appeal handed down its highly anticipated decision in Moore v. Getahun.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleLeveraging Delay: How To Use A Plaintiff's Delay To A Defendant's AdvantageOften, defendants and their insurers wonder why plaintiffs get away with delaying litigation for so long, without courts dismissing their actions for delay.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleParticulars Of Post-Discovery Surveillance Must Be DisclosedThe Ontario Court of Appeal issued an important decision on February 17, 2015, regarding the disclosure of surveillance.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleRethinking Arbitration Clauses – Are They More Of A Headache Than They Are Worth? – A Case Comment On Novatrax International Inc. v. Hägele Landtechnik GmbHMost of our business clients will be familiar with the concept of arbitration clauses found in their commercial agreements.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleThe Use Of Social Media In Bodily Injury ClaimsSocial media has become ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives. It is the communication medium for the younger generation.CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleLandlord Mortgage Defaults: Ensuring Tenants Have Security Of Tenure And Are Able To Claim Any Amounts Owed By The Original LandlordCommercial tenants may not understand that they can be evicted if the landlord defaults under its mortgage, even if the tenant continues to pay its rent and comply with the terms of the lease.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticlePersonal Real Estate Corporations Incorporating enables individuals in various industries to employ business advantages that were previously only available to more standard business corporations. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleSubcontractors' Lien Timelines Under The Construction ActThe first tranche of revisions to the Construction Act (the "Act") came into force on July 1, 2018. Some of the most anticipated changes were the extensions of the lien timelines.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionBlaney McMurtry LLP