Councillor under fire
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Focus on Gaps in Employment and Continuity of Service
One of the key factors in determining the reasonable notice period on termination of employment is the length of the employee’s service.
A Fair Share?
Ontario law governing a deceased’s “moral obligations” to family members may set the stage for a successful claim by an adult child or spouse to a share of the deceased’s estate even if he or she was left out of the will.
Approval Queue Eases: Ontario Overrides Municipal Planning Controls for Green Energy
Recent reforms could make it easier for building owners and managers to incorporate green energy technology into building retrofits.
WeirFoulds LLP Litigation Update – October 2010
Six updates on cases releasedin October 2010.
Conrad Black Claims Partial Victory
Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network regarding reversal of two fraud counts against Conrad Black. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/friday/clip367742#clip367742.
To P3 Or Not To P3
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Infrastructure includes a very wide range of […]
To P3 Or Not To P3 (Presentation)
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Attached is the presentation given at the […]
Government settlements can remain confidential
The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that confidential mediation and settlement records involving a government institution must not be disclosed under Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Case Law Update: Attis v. Ontario (Minister of Health)
2010 ONSC 4508, Released 10 September 2010Class Actions Costs Awards Against Plaintiffs’ Solicitors
Case Law Update: Dilkas v Red Seal Tours Inc. (Sunwing Vacations)
2010 ONCA 63, Released 4 October 2010Jurisdiction Forum Conveniens Application of New Test Set out in Van Breda
Case Law Update: Givogue v. Burke
2010 ONSC 5075, Released 23 September 2010Limitation Periods Amendment of Pleadings Deemed Undertaking
Case Law Update: Groen v. Harris
2010 ONCA 621, Released 29 September 2010Civil Trial Jury Trial Mistrial Deference to Trial Judge
Case Law Update: Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program) v. Tranchemontagne
2010 ONCA 593, Released 16 September 2010Human Rights Test for Discriminatory Legislation
Case Law Update: Shaw v. Phipps
[2010] O.J. No. 4283 (Div. Ct.), Released 6 October 2010Administrative Law Standard of Review of Decisions of the HRTO Human Rights Prima Facie Discrimination on the Basis of Race