Readers, how many of you out there or your children under the age of 40 use cheque books? How many of you in business actually issue cheques for payment?

Recently, developers of residential homes, whether condominium or low-rise "freehold" homes, have faced significantly increased numbers of purchasers not closing their deals because the purchasers...

Although a written employment contract is not necessary in order for there to be an employment relationship, a written employment contract provides many benefits to employers.

Landlord and tenant boards across the country are starting residential eviction hearings again, now that the eviction moratoriums due to COVID-19 have ended in most provinces.

If there's doubt in anyone's mind about the superior protection shareholders' agreements provide for aggrieved investors, the Ontario Superior Court's decision in Murray v. Pier 21 makes the case in spades.

Employees should also be mindful that obtaining legal advice is a good idea if they feel that they have been terminated in an insensitive fashion.

In an effort to incentivize and retain key employees, employers often reward them with an option to acquire shares in the corporation. As a condition to exercising the option, the employees are typically required to enter...

The Toronto Star has been relentless in its doom and gloom analysis of GTA real estate. Everyday, another article is published telling us that sales are dropping, prices are dropping...

Most people don't realize that when they are engaged in an arbitration, their right to appeal an adverse decision is far more limited than it would have been in a court hearing.

On February 3, 2022, the City of Toronto passed By-Law 97-2022, which has implemented a new Vacant Home Tax (the "Tax") with the goal of increasing the supply of housing by taxing homeowners...

A decision from early in 2023, Waterloo (Regional Municipality) v. Persons Unknown and to be Ascertained 2023 ONSC 670, has been hotly debated by those providing homelessness...

When envisioning our communities, can we truly do so without considering the interests and perspectives of children and youth? This year marks the 35th anniversary of the United Nations...

The general anti-avoidance rule, or the "GAAR", is a cult favourite provision among tax professionals. It's certainly one of my favourites. Introduced in 1988 the GAAR provides legislative...

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently released a notable decision that explores the common law doctrine of abuse of process and shines light on section 3 of the Assignments...

The recent SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. v The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ruling has significant implications for business contracts.

As published on Building.ca on Apr 23, 2025...

Developers of residential buildings, whether condominium or low-rise "freehold" homes, have faced significantly increased numbers of purchasers not closing their deals...

For the past nine years, the construction industry has been governed by new Construction Act (the Act) which came into force in 2017 and replaced the previous Construction Lien Act. Owners and contractors...

Commercial contracts often contain mandatory arbitration clauses, which compel parties to use this alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method to resolve disputes arising under the contract and bar parties from the courts.

The Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its interest rate by 25 basis points, lowering it from 2.50% to 2.25%. This marks the central bank's second consecutive rate cut, following the same reduction in September.