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Proclamation of ONCA postponed

January 8, 2020 | David Tang

Social Impact Newsletter

The Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Service’s Director of Policy and Governance formally advised today that the implementation of the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, S.O. 2010 (“ONCA”) will be delayed beyond “early 2020”. The ONCA was passed in […]

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Bad faith & punitive damages update – case commentary – Stewart v. Lloyd’s Underwriters

January 8, 2020 | Karen L. Weslowski

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

Introduction Recently, in Stewart v. Lloyd’s Underwriters, 2019 BCSC 1582, the British Columbia Supreme Court considered a claim for punitive damages arising from the insurer’s alleged breach of its duty of good faith.  Ultimately, the court agreed that punitive damages […]

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The Court’s discretion regarding the cost consequences of settlement offers: Exceptions are not the rule

January 8, 2020 | Ana Simões, Katrina Kairys

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

The settlement process promotes judicial economy and efficiency, and eliminates the high costs of proceeding to trial. As such, parties are well-advised to make reasonable offers prior to trial and to consider acceptance seriously.  This principle is entrenched in Rule […]

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Update on new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

January 7, 2020 | Karima Kanani, Meg Berkovitz

Health Communiqué

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) was passed in 2010 and, up to recently, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (“MGCS”) had been indicating that it was expected to come into force in early 2020. The MGCS has […]

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Clarity in Claims against Adjusters in their Personal Capacity

December 13, 2019 | Helen D.K. Friedman

MT Insurance Law Blog

A recent decision of Justice Perell (Burns v. RBC Life Insurance Co., 2019 ONSC 6977) provides some welcome clarity on the issues of whether insurance adjusters owe a duty of good faith to an insured independent of any duty owed […]

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Notice requirements in construction contracts

December 12, 2019 | Nick Willis

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

Introduction It is common for construction contracts to impose notice requirements on parties seeking to make claims in relation to the contract. Such clauses often impose multiple timelines on claimants, and state that noncompliance will invalidate the claim. Canadian courts […]

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When Courts will permit deviation from notice requirements

December 12, 2019 | Nick Willis

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

My last article explained that courts will generally enforce contractual notice requirements contained in construction contracts. This article will explore the circumstances in which courts have permitted claims to advance despite a lack of strict compliance with notice requirements. Constructive […]

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Tax compliance issues: what do condominium corporations need to know?

December 12, 2019 | Natasha Smith

MT Condominium & Strata Brief

Condominium corporations are incorporated as corporations without share capital, whose members are those individuals that own units in the building. Condominium corporations generally qualify as tax exempt under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (“ITA”), provided they meet the requirements under […]

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Food donation laws in Canada

December 10, 2019 | Mary Childs

Social Impact Newsletter

At this time of year, many charities ask for donations that can be provided to needy families in the form of Christmas hampers.  Other charities are preparing to serve holiday meals to the poor and homeless.  Many offices and apartment […]

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Pre-judgment Interest on General Damages

December 10, 2019 | Chris T.J. Blom

MT Insurance Law Blog

In 2015 the Ontario Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.C.18 was amended to provide that Rule 53.10 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, which calls for pre-judgment interest at 5%, no longer applies to cases involving car accidents. The […]

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