The Landlord, the Knock Off, the Potential Liability
You’re a landlord, and your tenant is selling knock-off merchandise that violates copyright or trademark laws. In some other countries, the landlord’s liability for such violations has been the subject of court proceedings. Is Canada next?
The Paper Chase
Lease documentation takes many forms, from short form deal sheets to long form ground leases. Choosing the right form for your situation can help ensure you get the lease you expected – and that it is legally binding.
Environmental Law Quiz
How much do you know about environmental law?
Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases
A new Supreme Court of Canada decision provides both relief and clarity for employers facing potential wrongful dismissal actions.
Why the Difference for “Non-Whites”?
Major Shift in Law Relating to Bidding and Tendering
A simple clause in an RFP document excluding liability has the potential to alter the business tendering landscape.
Municipalities Could Face Reduced Business Property Assessments
It took testimony from nine experts, weeks of hearings, and a review of hundreds of exhibits to interpret a statute and determine how income producing properties should be assessed for municipal taxation in Ontario.
Toronto Lobbyist Rules A New Way of Doing Business
The City of Toronto’s computer leasing scandal unfolded nearly a decade ago, but its impact continues to be felt today as the City puts procedures in place to minimize the chances of such a scandal recurring.
Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities
The Supreme Court of Canada makes it clear that a fairness hearing is not needed prior to dismissing the holder of a public office.
A vote of sanity in employee claims of bad faith
A recent unanimous Ontario Court of Appeal decision puts limits on what qualifies as “bad faith” in the manner of termination.
Drug testing standoff
Both Alberta and Ontario have released leading cases on drug testing but each has reached a different conclusion.
Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening
The Ontario Court of Appeal has expanded public access to information to include the business activities of a municipally-owned corporation.
The changing face of Human Rights complaints
The new Human Rights regime will impact both employers and unions in dealing with the system.
A Step in the Right Direction
Commercial Real Estate Quiz
How much do you know about commercial real estate?