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Go Directly to Jail - Directors & Unpaid Wages

The liability of officers and directors of corporations for unpaid wages to employees is not a new concept. The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) in Ontario also provides for fines that can certainly drive the intended…more

| Business Organizations, Civil Remedies, Criminal Law, Labor & Employment...

Are You Renovating? Then Hold Back 10% of Construction Invoices!

If you are renovating your existing property, it is important to understand your obligations under the Construction Lien Act. This legislation creates a “pyramid”, with the home-owner at the top. The renovator takes the next…more

| Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential

Update: Letters Rogatory

As I recently posted, the Ontario court will give procedural assistance to foreign courts, allowing foreign litigants to examine witnesses and collect evidence in Ontario by enforcing "letters of request" from foreign courts…more

| Civil Procedure, International Law & Trade

Subletting & Assigning Rental Property

Did you know that as a tenant, you are not able to simply walk away from your lease? There are protections in place for both the tenant and the landlord under the Residential Tenancies Act, which means you may end up owing…more

| Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Residential, Real Estate -...

Buyers Beware When Purchasing a Home

When purchasing a home, the purchaser should be aware that the doctrine of “Caveat Emptor” or “let the buyer beware” generally applies to the sale of a property. The purchaser has an obligation to inspect the property and to…more

| Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Residential

HST: Issues for New Home Builders

If you are a new home builder or if you “substantially renovate” client’s homes, you should be aware of the GST/HST New Housing Rebate which may be available to the home owner. This program provides a rebate on part of the GST…more

| Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential

Eviction for Landlord's Own Use/Purchaser's Use

Under sections 48 and 49 of the Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord may terminate a residential tenancy if the landlord, or a purchaser, in good faith requires possession of the rental unit for the purpose of residential…more

| Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Residential

Effective Use of Experts

The importance of expert opinion evidence in medical negligence litigation is well recognized. In Bafaro v. Dowd , Carpenter-Gunn J. states: Due to the specialized knowledge of the medical profession, expert evidence is…more

| Civil Procedure, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice

Enforcing US Arbitral Awards in Ontario

Every common law province except Ontario has passed legislation implementing the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. Ontario instead adopted the United Nations’ Model Law on…more

| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), International Law & Trade

Preparing for Mediation: Where the Real Advocacy Begins

The importance of mediations as an effective tool in reaching a settlement cannot be stressed enough. A mediation provides counsel with a very unique opportunity. It is often the one time in the entire litigation process where…more

| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Remedies, Personal Injury

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