Councillor Successful in Protecting Council Funds
The City of Toronto had no legal power to indemnify two Council members for legal costs incurred in responding to compliance audit requests.
Heart Lake Appeal Heard in Court
The lawyers presented their arguments and now a judge will take the next few weeks to decide whether the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) was right to approve a multi-building high-rise […]
Case Comment: Try and Try Again CCAA Court Orders Union Members to a Second Vote
Judgment of Quebec Superior Court (June 11, 2010) in restructuring proceedings of AbitibiBowater Inc.
Loomba wins human rights ruling
Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that one of Home Depot’s senior employees discriminated against a Sikh security guard.
Turban trumps hard hat; Tribunal
Tribunal rules that Sikh security guard discriminated against for refusing to replace turban with hard hat.
Home Depot discriminated against Sikh man
Tribunal says company ‘selectively enforced’ hard-hat rule and targeted turban-wearing guard.
Turban trumps hard hat
A Home Depot manager discriminated against a Sikh security guard who refused to replace his turban with a hard hat.
Air India report faltered on racism issue: Attorney
Toronto attorney Raj Anand, who represented six families of victims, said Justice John Major’s report on the Air India tragedy was well done, “but the process was dismal.”
PILT ruling gives cities ‘greater certainty’
Supreme Court of Canada decision in Montreal (City) v. Montreal Port Authority upholds authority to collect payments from federal Crown agencies.
Black’s Fraud Conviction Set Aside
Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to set aside Conrad Black’s fraud convictions. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/clip317894#clip317894.
Case Law Update: The Supreme Court of Canada Finds that Administrative Tribunals have the Jurisdiction to Grant “Charter” Remedies
The Supreme Court of Canada has removed any lingering doubts that administrative tribunals have the authority to grant “Charter” remedies.
Legislative Update: Ratepayers Challenge the Constitutionality of Parts of Ontario’s Green Energy Law
An important part of Ontario’s green energy initiative is legislation that seeks to levy a so-called special purpose charge (“SPC”) on ratepayers.
“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes
Clarity is the big issue in the construction industry. Practices evolve, but the fundamental rules remain consistent.
Case Law Update: Baryluk v. Warner Bros. et al.
2010 MBQB 66, released 28 April 2010Costs Costs Against a Lawyer Personally
Case Law Update: Bell Canada v. Rogers Communications Inc.
2010 ONSC 3010, released 27 May 2010Interlocutory Injunctions Irreparable Harm Delay