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Commercial Litigation

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Posted February 25, 2025

Preiano v. Cirillo, 2024 ONCA 206: Damages in Lieu of Specific Performance

The 2024 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Preiano v. Cirillo (2024 ONCA 206) provides valuable insight into the quantification of damages that[...]

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Not-for-Profit and Charity Law, Business Law

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Megan Wallace

Posted February 12, 2025

Not-for-Profit and Charity Board Composition

The board of directors of a corporation is its governing body, charged with high level management and supervision of the corporation. While most boards are[...]

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Family Law

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Alison Boyce

Colton Allen

Posted January 30, 2025

Justice Sharma Reminds Litigants and Legal Professionals of What Is Appropriate in Support of a Family Law Motion – Dupont-Goode v. Ashmeade, 2024 ONSC 7092

In the recent judgment issued on December 17th, 2024, Justice Sharma of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides the legal profession with significant guidance[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Lori Philpott

Posted January 21, 2025

Recent Decisions on Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts: Dufault v The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029 and Dufault v Ignace (Township), 2024 ONCA 915

In cases involving terminations of employment, a very common issue is the amount of pay an employee is owed by their former employer after they’ve[...]

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Estate Litigation

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Elena Mamay

Posted January 7, 2025

Re-Thinking Power of Attorney Litigation: A New Approach to Protecting Vulnerable Individuals

Power of Attorney (“POA”) litigation has become a growing concern in legal and family circles as individuals face the complexities of aging, illness, and the[...]

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Environmental Law

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Michael S. Hebert

Nathan Adams

Posted January 2, 2025

Digging Deeper into Ontario’s Proposed Soil Regulation Amendments

On October 18, 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (the “MECP”) proposed further amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/19 – On-Site and Excess[...]

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Business Law

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Marina Abrosimov

Posted December 17, 2024

Internet Agreements with Ontario Consumers: Consumer Protection Act Considerations for Businesses

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses strive to simplify and expedite their processes. It is now commonplace to see businesses asking their customers to enter into[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Colton Allen

Lori Philpott

Posted December 11, 2024

Working for Workers Five Act, 2024: Amendments to Key Employment Legislation

On October 28th, 2024, Ontario Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, received royal assent. This latest legislative move builds on the strong[...]

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Environmental Law

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Michael S. Hebert

Nathan Adams

Canada’s PFAS Reporting Deadline is January 29, 2025 – Is Your Business Ready?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are under increased regulatory scrutiny in Canada due to their potential environmental and health risks. On July 27, 2024, Environment[...]