Craig O’Brien on Behind the Headlines
In the latest episode of the Ottawa Business Journal‘s Behind The Headlines podcast, Craig O’Brien explains how rent negotiations can help both commercial tenants and landlords stay afloat amidst challenging economic times brought on by COVID-19:
Commercial leases during the COVID-19 pandemic
These last weeks have been tough for Ottawa’s businesses. The coming weeks hold limited promise of improvement. My February 1st edition of The Economist carried the headline “How Bad Will It Get?”. They’re now at “The Business of Survival”. Watching, in real time, businesses that were thriving in January being severely wounded in March, some with life expectancy expiring in May… Read more »
Cancelling contracts and obligations – is COVID-19 a “Force Majeure” situation?
With the COVID-19 pandemic and preventive measures being implemented by Canadian authorities, many are are worried about how contracts and obligations will be impacted. For the March break, I had booked day camps for my kids. With the current situation, and before the Ontario government declared a state of emergency, I called to cancel their… Read more »
Slips and falls: Tips for protecting yourself – and your business – this winter
The consequences of slips and falls can be serious – who is liable if someone is injured at your office or store? Craig O’Brien has some simple solutions to keep both businesses and their clients safe throughout winter.
How to protect yourself during a business breakup
Like any relationship, business partnerships can be susceptible to disagreements. And just like the breakdown of a marriage or common-law relationship, business breakups can be painful and costly. What are some steps you can take to protect yourself if your business partnership fizzles out?
What you need to know about the new changes to the Construction Lien Act
Ontario’s Bill 142 received Royal Assent on Dec. 12, 2017 and ushered in broad reforms to the Construction Lien Act. The first of those reforms came into force on July 1, 2018. Here is what you need to know.
David Contant Interviewed By Canadian Underwriter
In the wake of tragedies such as the van attack in Toronto early this week, it is natural for people to think about whether it could have been prevented. Our very own David Contant was interviewed on Tuesday for an article in Canadian Underwriter. He spoke about the liability of the rental company that had leased out the van that was used in the attack, as well as implications for insurers.
Construction Reform: Bill 142 Receives Royal Assent
Last month, Bill 142 received Royal Assent and is now law. The bill proposed major changes to the Construction Lien Act, seeking to modern the Act and introduce long-overdue reforms to the construction industry.
Slips and falls: Tips for protecting yourself – and your business – this winter
The consequences of slips and falls can be serious – who is liable if someone is injured at your office or store? Craig O’Brien has some simple solutions to keep both businesses and their clients safe throughout winter.
I sold my home but then received a better offer. What are my options?
In finding that a Vancouver home-seller improperly relied on condition for lawyer’s approval to get out of an agreement, B.C. Court confirms that subject clauses are subject to good faith