Women at the Top
Women remain underrepresented as managing partners of law firms, but there are signs that the profession is incorporating traditionally “female” attributes into leadership models.
Case Law Update: Reference re Assisted Human Reproduction Act, 2010
Constitutional Law Division of Powers Federal Jurisdiction Over Criminal Law Provincial Jurisdiction over Property and Civil Rights
Key Goals of Examination-in-Chief
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New Tools for Managing Evidence in Complex Litigation
A shift has occurred in the way civil litigation is run and several new tools for litigation management have emerged.
Canadian Optical Manufacturer, Newcon Optik, Acquitted of All Charges in U.S. District Court – Company and its Executives “Completely Vindicated”
A court in San Francisco has acquitted Canadian night vision equipment manufacturer Newcon International Ltd. (o/a Newcon Optik) and two of its executives of all charges against them. Accused by […]
Current Property Tax Issues
Pre-1998 Owners assessed realty taxes Tenants assessed separately for business taxes (value of property apportioned on basis of FMR) including shared parking business assessment Current Value Assessment 1998 Business assessment […]
Tenant Defaults – What to Do and What Not to Do: A Short Checklist
DO’s DO abide by notice and default provisions in the lease The most common mistakes are: (a) Counting Days Incorrectly. (i) Are “days” defined as calendar days or business days? […]
Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010
The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 will have a significant impact on broader public sector organizations.
Case Law Update: Celgene Corp v Canada (Attorney General)
Statutory Interpretation Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Consideration of Mandate Standard of Review
Case Law Update: Grover v Hodgins
Unjust Enrichment Jurisdiction Small Claims Court
Case Law Update: R v Caron
Constitutional Law Interim Costs Awards Inherent Jurisdiction of the Courts Inferior Courts
Case Law Update: Sazant v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Administrative Law Investigative Powers College of Physicians and Surgeons
Case Law Update: Shoppers Drug Mart Inc v Ontario
Generic Drugs Regulatory Provisions Ultra Vires
Case Law Update: Smith v Alliance Pipeline Ltd
Expropriation Standard of Review Costs National Energy Board Act
Litigation Update – February 2011
One legislative and six case law updates released in January and February 2011.