Contracting with Suppliers – A Balanced Approach to Indemnities and Limitations of Liability
It is often difficult to effectively negotiate indemnities and exclusions and limitations of liability without producing frustration for the business team.
Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc
2011 ONCA 418 (Released June 2, 2011) Restitution – Quantum meruit – Valuation This dispute arose following work carried out by Consulate Ventures (“Consulate“) and its principal, together with Amico Contracting […]
Case Law Update: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc
Intellectual Property Trademarks Confusion Analysis Expert Evidence
Legislative Update: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011
S.O. 2011, c. 11 (Royal Assent June 1, 2011)
Quiz: Procurement and Mining
Since the 1981 Supreme Court decision in R. v. Ron Engineering, the law of tendering has developed into a legal minefield.
A Society Devoted to the Art of Legal Writing
A few years ago some Bay St law firms subjected their associates to compulsory viewing of video interviews of US Supreme Court judges on the subject of persuasive writing.
Business for the Arts Announces 2011 Award Winners: John D. McKellar, Q.C.
Today, Business for the Arts (BftA) gathers at an elegant cocktail reception, hosted by BMO Financial Group, for the unveiling of the annual roster of winners of six BftA Awards […]
John McKellar Wins Edmund C. Bovey Award
The Globe and Mail A Toronto lawyer is being recognized for more than 50 years of arts philanthropy with an award that is bestowed on business leaders who spend a […]
Antle and Garron – The Federal Court of Appeal – Focus on the Fundamentals
These Federal Court of Appeal decisions provide welcome direction for those engaged in the planning, implementation and maintenance of trust structures, both domestic and offshore.
Terrasan officials set to talk to city council April 26
Terrasan Corp. will have a chance to clear the air at a council meeting next Tuesday over concern about the bankruptcies of related companies to the future of a tentative […]
Toronto Entrepreneur Partners with Private Investment Firm
Auxo Management LP (“Auxo”), a privately-held investment firm led by Robert Cherun and Erik Mikkelsen, announced today that it has closed on its first deal: an investment in UCIT Online […]
Auxo Management Invests in UCIT Online Security
Auxo Management LP has closed on its first investment in UCIT Online Security.
Building It Up
The Regional Municipality of York and York Consortium 2002 have been working together in a public-private partnership to develop a new rapid transit system.
Lowe’s Buys Former Sam’s Club Location in Etobicoke
On February 2, 2011, Lowe’s Companies Canada, ULC completed its acquisition of Walmart Canada Corp.’s interest in its former Sam’s Club location in Etobicoke.
Quiz: P3s and Infrastructure
Inside Infrastructure – can you work your way througha P3 transaction?