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What happens after a condo corporation has been defrauded of millions of dollars? Raveena Aulakh of the Toronto Star recently provided an update on the plight of unit owners whose condo corporations were victims of a massive...more
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In a unanimous opinion filed on April 30, 2012, the Maryland Court of Appeals has established that provisions of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act apply to the information contained in a condominium resale certificate. The...more
Eleven-year-old case ends with Summary Judgment in favor of the association. Gwinnett County judge says homeowners associations may choose not to intervene in disputes over covenants....more
On March 7, 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance regarding examination procedures pertaining to compliance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act or...more
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A couple of months ago we reported that the Law Society of Upper Canada had refused to grant a licence to practice law to an applicant, after having determined that the applicant was not of good character. This determination...more
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Following up on her recent article on the grant of an injunction to enforce property rights, Michelle Farmer of Druces LLP's property litigation department examines a recent High Court decision where damages were awarded in...more
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In this article I give some tips to business owners on how important terms and conditions are in their sales or services contracts....more
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