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

8 janvier 2020 | Ana Simões, Katrina Kairys

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

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

7 janvier 2020 | Karima Kanani, Meg Berkovitz

Communiqué sur la santé

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

13 décembre 2019 | Helen D.K. Friedman

Blogue : Droit des assurances

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

12 décembre 2019 | Nick Willis

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du 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

12 décembre 2019 | Nick Willis

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du 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?

12 décembre 2019 | Natasha Smith

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

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

10 décembre 2019 | Mary Childs

Impact Social

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

10 décembre 2019 | Chris T.J. Blom

Blogue : Droit des assurances

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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Construction Bonds – What You Need to Know

3 décembre 2019 | Cara Shamess

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ontario

What are Construction Bonds? Construction bonds are a type of surety bond that guarantees that a party (typically a contractor) will comply with its contractual and legal obligations, failing which, the bond will protect and compensate the party to whom […]

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Collecting Liens through Power of Sale

28 novembre 2019 | Caleb Edwards

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

Under Section 85 of the Condominium Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 19 (the “Condo Act”), a condominium corporation may register a lien against a unit owner in arrears of common expenses. Unless the owner agrees to pay, registering a lien […]

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