On November 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed applications for leave to appeal from a decision of a three-judge panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal concerning the rights...

The Court of Appeal recently released its decision in AIG Insurance Company of Canada v. Volvo Group Canada Inc., 2024 QCCA 1733, which relates to the presumption of liability that can apply against professional sellers...

In response to rising COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant, the Ontario government has extended its COVID-19 paid infectious disease emergency leave program until the end of the year.

One of the advantages of incorporating a business, in the ordinary course, is that liabilities relating to the operation of the business would be limited to the value of the assets held by the corporation, with the owner’s personal assets out of reach from the business’ creditors.

Further to our article on March 11, 2021, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has proclaimed that certain amendments to the Business Corporations Act ("OBCA") will come into effect on July 5, 2021.

On October 25, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") announced a new order, Ontario Instrument 45-507 entitled "Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption" ("OSC Order"), pursuant...

On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government extended the relief for employers from the temporary layoff provisions under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)...

A recent decision affirmed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court is a reminder to employers of the inherent risks of relying on fixed-term employment agreements...

As early as 2022, Soham Parekh, a Silicon Valley engineer, worked at four technology start-up companies, all at the same time while physically located in India.

Among the most challenging and complex issues faced by businesses, governments, organizations and individuals are those that arise in the workplace...

Last week marked the 2013 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada international convention.

Requests for proposals ("RFPs") are a popular procurement model for those looking to hire a construction contractor. RFPs will commonly stipulate the form of contract the owner intends to use.

On March 5, 2020, the Integrity Commissioner, the Honourable J. David Wake, made a conflict of interest determination about the recent appointment to the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)...

In Knight v Knight, 2019 ONCA 538, the Court of Appeal released Reasons for Decision refusing to grant leave to appeal from an award of costs of $490,000 plus HST following a 13-day trial arising out of ...

In the modern urban environment, parks and public recreational facilities are things that can be both greatly appreciated and taken for granted.

Big changes to the licensing and regulation of Ontario's homebuilding industry are here.

It is often perceived that subrogation claims are barred in the context of a construction loss.

Acceleration; critical path; milestones; liquidated damage; change directives; and change orders.

This is a follow-up to our Client Update released in December 2012 which included a discussion of the Prohibited Investment rules in the Income Tax Act.

On 1 May 2018, the UK Government accepted an amendment to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, which now heads back to the House of Lords.