Quiz on Cross-Border Litigation Issues
Quiz on cross-border litigation issues provided by WeirFoulds LLP partner, Greg Richards.
Billboard ban allowed in part; most restrictions don’t violate
Trustee made ‘mistake,’ court told
A Warning To Members Of Councils and a Plea To The Province
The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, providing a clear warning to councillors of how careful they must be in adhering strictly to its mandate.
Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 (“AODA”) came into force in June 2005, but its impact is just beginning to be felt. Accessibility standards for customer service have now been established by regulation, with almost every public and private sector organization in Ontario needing to comply by January 1, 2010, for most public sector entities and January 1, 2012, for the private sector.
Duty to Accommodate Supreme Court of Canada Rehabilitates the Undue Hardship Threshold
A recent decision of Canada’s top court signals a pendulum swing in the judicial attitude towards the employer’s burden.
Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?
The non-competition agreement you have with employees may not be worth the paper it’s printed on. More than ever, protecting your business interests when employees leave requires more than boilerplate wording.
New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney
New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney.
Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing
Recent court decision gives municipalities acting in good faith broad discretion in how by-law enforcement takes place.
CPC Law Quiz
How much do you know about the CPC Program?
The Manual Review of Electronic Documents
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Two Trends Flying High: Arbitration & International Exposure for Canadian Litigators
Savvy litigators are finding two ways to grow their practices: first, private arbitration is growing like litigation on steroids; and secondly, Canadians are litigating cross-border disputes here and international cases […]
Minister of Finance Announces Appointment of New Chairman of the Canada Development Investment Corporation
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the appointment of N. William C. Ross as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation.
Guardianships
As medical science has improved, so has the life expectancy of those who are catastrophically injured. With longer life expectancy has come increased financial need for those who experience these tragedies. Personal injury damage awards have increased commensurate with this new reality. In the result, it is no longer unusual to see damage awards of more than $5 million.
Women in Charge: Trailblazers for the next generation
Being a managing partner means different things in different firms.