A force majeure clause in a construction contract temporarily excuses a party from performing its obligations under the contract where an unexpected event prevents performance.

Tarion Warranty Corporation ("Tarion") has issued a number of advisories regarding the suspension of certain new home warranty program processes.

On March 23, 2020, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board ("WSIB") released an "Adjudicative approach document" outlining how COVID-19 related-claims made to the WSIB will be treated.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board ("WSIB") has announced a financial relief package worth up to $1.9 billion to assist businesses during COVID-19.

The new rules came into effect on December 10, 2016.

It is sometimes said that the legal system is behind the times. This is often most apparent in areas of technology and communication.

Marijuana is expected to be legalized this summer. For employers, this does not have to turn into a Cheech and Chong movie.

Employment Contracts: Tips for New Employees…

As an addition to your corporate code of conduct, employers should publish guidelines for employees regarding the posting of content on the internet during and after work hours.

On June 17, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Waksdale v Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391. The Court of Appeal for Ontario looked ...

On November 8, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada removed some of the problems that secured lenders have had to face recently regarding possible liability for HST obligations of their borrowers.

The Trademarks Act contemplates that rights in a mark are acquired by adopting it. A trademark is deemed to have been adopted by a person when that person...

Under the amended Trademarks Act after June 17, 2019, the rules for determining priority have been changed because of the elimination of filing grounds. An applicant who has applied...

Name changes and rebrands are closely related to choosing a brand name.

Last month we discussed the grounds for attacking the registration of a registered trademark in the Federal Court. This month we are discussing some of the potential grounds in a little more detail.

The emergence of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram has materially affected brand owners. These sites and others like them allow brand owners to...

The Government of Ontario has enacted a regulation pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the "Regulation").

An amendment to the regulations under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act ("Amendment") was passed on Thursday night, lifting as of April 16, 2020, the suspension order,...

Here is an interesting case study I wanted to share regarding potential tax issues during estate planning.

Construction companies should remember the importance of contractual language when it comes to payment contingent on third-party certificates.