OMB official plan pre-hearing adjourned to December
Richmond Hill official plan open for appeal. Second pre-hearing meeting scheduled for December 9.
Estoppel Certificates: Avoiding Liability for Another Owner’s Debts
Purchasers should note the importance of obtaining estoppel certificates as illustrated by Toronto Kosher Inc. v. Windward Drive Holdings Inc.
Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Planning for Public Agencies
A proposed regulation under Ontario’s Green Energy Act, 2009 would require public agencies to report their annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission.
Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw
Toronto reconsidering comprehensive zoning bylaw after OMB faces more than 600 appeals.
Lawyers urged to work out disputes; Northwest development; No date set for start of OMB hearing
Impending Ontario Municipal Board hearing on future of development proposals in Brantford’s environmentally sensitive northwest.
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.
Construction Law Update speaker gives advice on risk tolerance
Owners and construction contractors need to consider allocation of risk when designing contracts.
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 […]
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.
WeirFoulds Partner Bradley McLellan Receives OBA 2011 Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bradley N. McLellan was presented with the Ontario Bar Association’s 2011 Award of Excellence in Real Estate on June 21, 2011. The OBA’s Award […]
Skyline purchases Deerhurst Resort
On March 2, 2011, Skyline Deerhurst Resort Inc. purchased Deerhurst Resort, a Canadian resort located in Huntsville, Ontario, which was the site of this year’s G8 Summit.
Damage to property prior to closing
Purchasers and vendors face difficult decisions when something unexpected happens to the property between the time the agreement of purchase and sale is signed and the transaction closes.
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?