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The Last Word: When Can a Party File Further Affidavit Evidence After Cross-Examination

June 10, 2015 | Alexandra L. White

MT Litigation Blog

The decision of Perell J in Shah v. LG Chem, 2015 ONSC 776, addresses the topic of when a party should be granted leave of the court, under Rule 39.02(2), to deliver further affidavit evidence after cross-examination. The plaintiffs commenced […]

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The Latest on Rule 49 Offers to Settle

June 3, 2015 | Kate Genest, Theodore J. Madison

MT Litigation Blog

Facts: 11 months before trial, a defendant makes an offer to settle. On the eve of trial, the plaintiff accepts the offer. The offer includes as a term, “costs to be agreed upon or assessed.” After acceptance of the offer, […]

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The Duty to Bargain in Good Faith Revisited

May 28, 2015 | Hugh R. Dyer

Labour and Employment Communiqué

The decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) in United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 175 and WHL Management Limited Partnership, 2014 CanLII 76990 (ON LRB) considers and, arguably, modifies the jurisprudence concerning the duty to bargain in […]

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Employer Communication during Union Drives: The Dos and Don’ts

April 27, 2015 | Evan Campbell

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

There is not much more frightening for employers than the possibility of becoming unionized. Upon learning of a union drive in the workplace, an employer should develop a strategic response to ensure the best chance of defeating a union’s organizing […]

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Business Income Tax Measures

April 21, 2015

Federal Budget Review

Small Business Tax Rate Currently, as a result of the small business deduction, the first $500,000 per year of qualifying active business income of a Canadian-controlled private corporation (“CCPC”) is subject to a federal income tax rate of 11%. Consistent […]

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Changes to the Guarantees Acknowledgement Act (Alberta)

April 14, 2015 | Michael J. Morcom, Alexandra Fox

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

Until now, Alberta law required that a personal guarantee be executed with the assistance of a notary public. Effective April 30, 2015, a notary public can no longer execute the certificate required by Alberta law. The certificate must be executed […]

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Ontario Announces E-Filing for Small Claims Court

April 8, 2015 | Kate Genest

MT Litigation Blog

Following a successful six-month pilot project, Ontario plaintiffs can now file small claims court forms and pay court filing fees online. So far, the e-filing service is only available to parties who are initiating claims (defendants cannot respond to a […]

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Employer Obligations in Terminations of Temporary Foreign Workers

March 23, 2015 | Shannon M. Houston

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

Outside of the rights and obligations provided to Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents in terminations, what additional factors do employers need to be aware of when terminating a temporary foreign worker (“TFW”)? With a number of employers going through group […]

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Nuisance and Neighbours

March 12, 2015 | Emma L. Johnston

The Food Web: Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law

The interplay between farms and neighbouring properties is not an easy one. Many normal farm activities may involve unpleasant noises and odours that impact neighbouring properties. Conceivably these activities could constitute an actionable nuisance. A nuisance is an activity which […]

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Tips for Managing WSIB Claims

February 9, 2015 | Evan Campbell

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

Dealing with the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (“WSIB”) can be a challenging and expensive process for any employer. Each claim commenced in relation to a work-related injury can have a significant financial impact on an organization. Schedule 2 employers […]

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