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Third Party Notices Must be Filed Fast: BC Court Pronounces that Expediency does not Trump Notices

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Fault in construction claims is rarely black or white.  Claims usually begin with multiple defendants and, as the litigation progresses, the existing parties often discover that additional potentially at-fault entities should be added. In British Columbia, the proper way to […]

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Termination Clauses and Continuation of Benefits: A Warning and Reminder for Employers in Ontario

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Employers often seek to limit their termination liability with termination clauses. If a termination clause does not meet the minimum requirements of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), then the termination clause will not be valid and an employee will […]

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A Review of Qualified Disability Trusts

Gestion de patrimoine

Bill C-43, which received Royal Assent on December 16, 2014, introduces a new type of trust to benefit disabled individuals – the “qualified disability trust” (“QDT”). Accordingly, QDTs will apply to the 2016 and subsequent taxation years.  The main benefit […]

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La Cour supérieure rappelle les critères applicables dans le cadre d’une demande de nomination de séquestre contestée.

L'À-Propos Juridique - Réalisation des sûretés, insolvabilité et réorganisations

Le 11 décembre 2012, Groupe Arsenault inc. («Groupe Arsenault») et 9089-1557 Québec inc. concluent une convention de crédit avec Callidus Capital Corporation («Callidus») aux termes de laquelle Callidus leur consent des crédits d’opération. Le même jour, Groupe Arsenault, 9098-1557 Québec […]

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Limitation of Liability Clauses: Are They Enforceable and Effective?

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

A frequent issue raised by design consultants is the extent to which they can limit liability for claims through limitation of liability clauses.  Although such clauses are enforceable, recent case law raises questions as to their practical effectiveness. Enforceability of […]

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Don’t Give the Game Away – Tips on Maintaining Litigation Privilege

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Courts have long recognized the origin and rationale of solicitor-client privilege as a necessary and essential tool for the effective administration of justice.  A related but conceptually distinct protection is that of litigation privilege.  While both forms of privilege serve […]

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The Volunteer Relationship

Impact Social

Many charities and not-for-profit organizations depend on the dedication and hard work of their volunteers.  Volunteer contributions can include fundraising, promotion and advocacy, governance, and service delivery.  As such activities are often integrated with day-to-day operations, and integral to an […]

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Employer’s right to post employee pictures in the workplace

Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada

Author: Raphaël Viens Côté Employer’s right to post employee pictures in the workplace: Syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs de Brasserie Labatt (CSN) et Brasserie Labatt du Canada, s.c.s. (grief collectif), 2015 QCTA 119 The Union representing Labatt’s employees of the […]

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

Blogue de l'équipe de litige

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

Blogue de l'équipe de litige

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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