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
Top 6 Risks to Avoid for Online Businesses
Statistics Canada reported earlier this year that retail sales in general increased by 4.7% year over year, but e-commerce retail sales increased by a whopping 41.6% over the same period. However, in the rush to get into this burgeoning market, it is also easy to overlook some of the risks.
Toronto Neighbourhood Heats Up Over Copyright Battle
Copyright can apply to a wide variety of creative works. This includes sculpture, paintings and architectural work. An architect generally maintains the copyright in architectural designs unless those designs were developed for a client under the explicit understanding that the client owns the architect’s work product. But what happens when a newly built house appears to bear the exact same design as another house in the same neighbourhood?
End of the Construction Gridlock – Anticipated Legislative Changes
The long-awaited overhaul of the Construction Lien Act (“the Act”) is expected to happen soon. Here is what you need to know. On May 31, 2017, the Ontario government introduced Bill 142, which seeks to modernize the Act. If passed, the Bill will bring long-sought reforms to the construction industry.
Piercing the Corporate Veil – Personal Liability for Corporate Misconduct
In the brief decision of Mitchell v. Lewis, the Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that in cases of misconduct there are fairly broad circumstances in which the principals of a corporation may be named personally in a civil action.