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Caught by the “Net Lease” Clause?

September 1, 2011

Leasing Times

It is difficult to find a landlord’s form of commercial or industrial lease that does not contain a “net lease” clause of some description.  These clauses are usually worded to provide that the rent is absolutely net and carefree to […]

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Applications for Exemption Under the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention

August 31, 2011

Social Impact Newsletter

Charities and non-profit organizations in Canada and the U.S. that derive income from across the border should consider the application of the Canada-U.S. Tax Convention (the “Treaty”) and whether it may be possible to obtain an exemption from taxes that […]

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Reference Letter Liability

August 31, 2011

Social Impact Newsletter

Charities and non-profit organizations that provide reference letters to departing and former employees need to ensure that they are aware of the possible legal implications that such letters entail. An inaccurate or defamatory employment reference could be the subject of […]

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L’argent est un bien fongible. À défaut de ségrégation ou identification précise, il ne peut être revendiqué comme produit de disposition d’un bien hypothéqué ou sous réserve de propriété (Cour d’appel)

August 23, 2011

Insolvency and Restructuring Newsletter- Quebec

Un créancier réclame un montant déposé dans un compte bancaire et qui représenterait selon lui le produit de la vente de quatre véhicules récréatifs financés par lui et vendus par le concessionnaire devenu failli. Le Juge de première instance a […]

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Vente à tempérament ou consignation ? La distincton est importante notamment en regard de l’opposabilité en l’absence de publication (Cour d’appel)

August 23, 2011

Insolvency and Restructuring Newsletter- Quebec

Vente ou consignation, transfert immédiat du titre sur les biens impayés ou simple détention par l’acheteur éventuel au nom d’autrui? Ces questions sont à la base d’un conflit entre une débitrice, la Fédération des producteurs acéricoles du Québec (la Fédération) […]

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Insurer Must Defend G2 Licensed Drunk Driver

June 29, 2011

MT Insurance Law Blog

Today’s Ontario Reports contained an interesting duty to defend decision from February 2011. In Tut v. RBC Insurance, the applicant sought a declaration that the respondent RBC Insurance owed them a duty to defend the allegations of negligence made against […]

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Cross-Border and International Tax: New Canadian Compliance Requirements for Non-Residents of Canada

June 7, 2011

Tax Notes

Non-residents of Canada that are eligible for benefits under a tax treaty entered into between Canada and another country will now have to complete a declaration or provide equivalent information to avail themselves of any reduced rate of tax or […]

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Les limites de l’obligation de prendre fait et cause d’autrui malgré ce qui est stipulé au contrat

June 1, 2011 | Antonio Iacovelli

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

La majorité des contrats conclus dans des contextes d’appel d’offres se qualifient comme étant des contrats d’adhésion. Le fait qu’un contrat soit qualifié de contrat « d’adhésion » emporte diverses conséquences, dont celle de permettre une interprétation en faveur de l’adhérant et […]

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When Do Naming Rights Constitute an Advantage?

May 31, 2011 | Andrew Valentine

Social Impact Newsletter

Where a donor makes a significant gift to a charity, it is not uncommon for the donor to request, or the charity to offer, naming privileges in connection with the gift. This often consists of naming a building, or portion […]

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Refusing Membership

May 31, 2011 | Amanda J. Stacey

Social Impact Newsletter

The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Re London Humane Society serves as a useful reminder to charities, not-for-profits, and their directors about the rules and considerations applicable to a decision to change membership policies and […]

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