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A new Ontario law limiting the types of information that can be obtained by employers in police background checks of prospective employees is slated to take effect later this year.

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 ("LRA") deems that a sale of business occurs when a building security, cleaning or food services provider loses its contract...

Ontario employers, particularly those in the healthcare sector, should be aware of Bill 77, the Speaking Out About, and Reporting On, Workplace Violence and Harassment Act, 2025...

For many employees, particularly those holding senior positions, equity incentives form an integral part of their remuneration.

On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021.

On October 28, 2024, Bill 190, Ontario's Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 received Royal Assent. Bill 190 amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA")...

On November 27, 2024, the Ontario government introduced the sixth instalment of the Working for Workers Act series.

What is the dollar value of an interest in a discretionary family trust for equalization purposes under Ontario's Family Law Act?

The utility of marriage contracts is often measured in a vacuum. And rarely do lawyers and their clients consider the benefits that they can provide in protecting the sanctity of family trusts.

To address this, several recent changes have been made to legislation, a common law tort of family violence has now been recognized (as of February 2022), and on May 20, 2022...

If you are served with a demand letter from your lender, you don't have to fold up your tent and give in. If, like most companies, you feel that if you had more time, you could improve the situation...

In reality, marijuana legalization will offer only limited protection to Canadians

On May 31, 2017, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals released its decision in 3M Company v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA. The Court affirmed the decision of...

On July 8, 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington released its decision in Aqua Star (USA) Corp. v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.

In the recent decision of CP Food & Beverage, Inc. v. United States Fire Insurance Company, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada held that coverage was not available under a crime policy.

On May 1, 2016, a wildfire began in Fort McMurray, Alberta, that has raged on for weeks. The wildfire may ultimately prove to be the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history.

This decision demonstrates that Ontario's jurisdiction to address insurance coverage issues does not impact the jurisdiction simpliciter analysis of the underlying tort.