ArticlePallett Valo's Employment Law Group Is Expanding Its Service OfferingsWe are delighted to announce that we have expanded and adapted our Employment Law expertise to offer three new servicesCanadaEmployment and HRPallett Valo LLP
ArticleElectronic Waivers – What Is Required For Their Effectiveness?In the 2020 decision of Zaky v. 2285771 Ontario Inc., a summary judgment motion was brought regarding the electronic waiver which was signed by the plaintiff...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleOntario Bans Notices Of Security Interest For Consumer GoodsEnergy schemes are prevalent in Ontario, and often involve door-to-door salespersons asking to inspect homeowners' water heaters, furnaces, HVAC systems, and other equipment.CanadaConsumer ProtectionPallett Valo LLP
ArticleCanadian Appellate Courts Embrace Remote Hearing TechnologyAs we embark on our fourth consecutive week of practicing litigation under lockdown, the Canadian appellate courts are adapting quickly to the new remote environment.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Pallett Valo LLP
ArticleCERB Program Extended As Economy Reopens GraduallyPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit ("CERB") program will be extended by eight weeks. The CERB has provided payments...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Pallett Valo LLP
ArticleEmployers In Peel Must Comply With Peel Public Health OrderWith COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in the Peel Region despite the lockdown, stricter restrictions have been implemented and are now being enforced through work site inspections.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Pallett Valo LLP
ArticleMandatory COVID Screening In WorkplacesOn September 26, 2020, a new regulation came into force in Ontario requiring employers to screen workers and essential visitors for COVID-19 symptoms on a daily basis before they are permitted to enter the workplace.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Pallett Valo LLP
ArticleImportant AODA Deadlines To Keep In Mind It is Ontario's goal to be fully accessible to persons with physical and mental disabilities by 2025.CanadaEmployment and HRPallett Valo LLP
ArticleOntario's Prohibition On Non-compete AgreementsRecent amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (Ontario) (the "Act") prohibit employers from entering into an employment contract or other agreement with an employee...CanadaEmployment and HRPallett Valo LLP
ArticleBe Sure Before You Sign!A recent ruling from Ontario Superior Court, which confirmed that there was no common law right to import the principle of force majeure into an unconditional agreement of purchase and sale highlighted.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Affirms Dismissal Of Slip And Fall Action As Being Out Of Time; Discoverability Did Not Extend The Limitation PeriodIn 2013 Mr. Baig fell off his bike and injured himself. Four years later, he sued the City of Mississauga (hereinafter "the City"). CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleSmall Claims Court To Resume Limited HearingsThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice ("SCJ") released an updated notice regarding the Suspension of Small Claims Court operations in Ontario, effective May 4, 2020. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleThe Downside Of Procedural MotionsIt's an unfortunate reality that litigation counsel will sometimes utilize procedural motions to drive up costs or delay a proceeding.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleNot Just A Cyber Attack: Evolving Issues For Director And Officer Liability In The US And CanadaCan directors and management of a company be personally liable for a cybersecurity attack on their watch? Recent charges filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")...GlobalTechnologyPallett Valo LLP
ArticleNew Regulatory Change To The ESA Provides Temporary Relief For EmployersOn May 29, 2020, the provincial government published a new regulation that temporarily amends the treatment of temporary layoffs under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the "ESA"). CanadaEmployment and HRPallett Valo LLP
ArticleWhere Your Disclosures Might Be Going Wrong: Looking At The CSA's Continuous Disclosure Review Heading Into Earnings And AGM SeasonThe Notice describes common disclosure deficiencies found during the review and provides examples, all with a view to helping issuers better understand the expectations and correct...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawPallett Valo LLP
ArticleCaveat Emptor: Modifying Implied Conditions In Ontario Sales ContractsIn a welcome decision for commercial sale transactions in Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") has recently clarified the requirements for a valid and enforceable exclusion clause in a contract...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleMotor Vehicle Accident In Quebec For A Non Resident – Quebec Law Still Applies!Neston v. Quadri was heard at the end of December and is an Ontario Superior Court of Justice action that dealt with whether personal injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident involving two Ontario residents, which took place in Quebec can be the subject of a civil action for damages. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleSpill: Which Fictional Character Would You Like To Represent?Perhaps unsurprisingly, I'd love to provide some legal advice to ‘corporate' at … The Office! Aside from the obvious reasons, it's a good reminder for in-house...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleWong vs. Pretium – Reliability Is Relevant To MaterialityIn its continuous disclosure obligations under the (Ontario) Securities Act, is a company obligated to disclose concerns that it reasonably and honestly considers to be premature...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP