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Legislative Changes will Greatly Simplify Land Use Planning in Ontario

January 18, 2022

This column was originally published on the Real Estate News…

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New Anti-money Laundering Measures Enacted by LSO

December 17, 2021

Effective January 1, 2022, amendments to the Law Society of…

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Due Diligence and Real Estate Transactions: Always Know What You’re Getting Into

December 8, 2021

This column was originally published on the Real Estate News…

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Can a Policy Breach Result in a Denial of Coverage Even When Discovered Late in the Litigation?

December 6, 2021

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that insurance companies…

Municipality Does Not Bear Responsibility for Misrepresentations During Rezoning

December 1, 2021

This column was originally published on the Real Estate News…

The Potential Pitfalls of Funding Development Projects Through Commitment Letters

November 24, 2021

This column was originally published on the Real Estate News…

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When Does a Claim Have to Get Started? As Soon as It’s Known, Even if It Can’t Be Proven

November 19, 2021

In Ontario, claims must be commenced within two years after…

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Always Read Before You Sign: When a Contract Is Clear, Courts Will Not Look Past the Written Words

November 18, 2021

It goes without saying that contracts should always be read…

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SCC Clarifies the “New” Standard for the Commencement of the Limitations Period

November 9, 2021

In its recent decision Grant Thornton LLP v New Brunswick,…

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Just When You Thought You Were Safe….More Changes to Estate-Related Legislation

October 27, 2021

As most estate practitioners are aware, significant changes to the…

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Employers Could be Held Liable for Improper Use of Pronouns in the Workplace

October 20, 2021

In a recent decision, EN v Gallagher’s Bar and Lounge,…

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Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Legislation is Finally Coming into Force

October 15, 2021

Over a decade has passed since Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act,…

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Legislative Changes will Greatly Simplify Land Use Planning in Ontario

New Anti-money Laundering Measures Enacted by LSO

Due Diligence and Real Estate Transactions: Always Know What You’re Getting Into

Can a Policy Breach Result in a Denial of Coverage Even When Discovered Late in the Litigation?

Municipality Does Not Bear Responsibility for Misrepresentations During Rezoning

The Potential Pitfalls of Funding Development Projects Through Commitment Letters

When Does a Claim Have to Get Started? As Soon as It’s Known, Even if It Can’t Be Proven

Always Read Before You Sign: When a Contract Is Clear, Courts Will Not Look Past the Written Words

SCC Clarifies the “New” Standard for the Commencement of the Limitations Period

Just When You Thought You Were Safe….More Changes to Estate-Related Legislation

Employers Could be Held Liable for Improper Use of Pronouns in the Workplace

Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Legislation is Finally Coming into Force