The Wedding Is Off! Now Who Gets To Keep The Ring?
Nadine Russell discusses the precedent and possibilities of the unfortunate circumstance of an ended engagement and what happens to the ring.Once upon a time, a man knelt down on one knee, presented a shiny diamond ring to his girlfriend and uttered the famous words “Will you marry me?” With a smile from ear to ear,...
Continue reading the post titled The Wedding Is Off! Now Who Gets To Keep The Ring?An Introduction to Medical Malpractice: Do I have a case?
Jill McCartney of the Siskinds Malpractice department explains how you can determine if your case is a Malpractice case. Jill also explains when you should be contacting a lawyer as well as what to expect during you initial consultation. Law and medicine converge in cases involving potential medical malpractice. Such cases are often complex and...
Continue reading the post titled An Introduction to Medical Malpractice: Do I have a case?Green Energy Act being rolled out in 10 steps
Over the next several weeks, the Ontario government will take ten important steps to bring the Green Energy Act to life
Continue reading the post titled Green Energy Act being rolled out in 10 stepsEffective nature conservation in the developing world
Galapagos is a rare success story in nature conservation in the developing world. In the last few years, a less corrupt central government has put more emphasis on its protection. Park rules on tourist impacts are strict and being enforced- outgoing luggage is searched for contraband.
Continue reading the post titled Effective nature conservation in the developing world$450,000 fine for City of Ottawa sewage spill
One of the highest environmental fines ever imposed upon a municipality.
Continue reading the post titled $450,000 fine for City of Ottawa sewage spillQuebec Court of Appeal Dismisses Flooding Class Action
Are municipalities liable when sewers can’t cope with big storms? The Quebec Court of Appeal has dismissed a class action by owners of 1,723 homes that flooded in 1997, when sewers backed up in heavy rains. In Dicaire v. Chambly, many of the homes had flooded three times in 18 months. However, the court ruled...
Continue reading the post titled Quebec Court of Appeal Dismisses Flooding Class ActionVirtual hearing to save the climate
On July 12, 2020 a special virtual hearing was held to argue whether the case brought by seven young people1 against the Ontario government alleging that the watered down provincial climate targets in 2018 violated the Charter rights to life, liberty and security of the person should be dismissed. The case challenges the decision of...
Continue reading the post titled Virtual hearing to save the climateOntario Budget 2011
Steady as she goes: not much changed in yesterday’s provincial budget for the environment. Most of the budget is devoted to the many achievements resulting from past/ existing initiatives. The province is pressing ahead with its Clean Energy Plan, continuing its existing support for public transit, and funding some water conservation pilot projects. The major...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario Budget 2011Syncrude sentencing put off re ducks
Syncrude has decided to make a deal, if it can, rather than keep fighting. The trial for killing 1600 ducks in a tailings pond was scheduled to resume August 18, in order to decide whether Syncrude can be fined for both the federal and provincial offences. Instead, the case has been adjourned again until October...
Continue reading the post titled Syncrude sentencing put off re ducksFood labelling coming to a (franchised) restaurant near you
Here is a recent legislative development of interest that will impact the franchise community, at least in Ontario: the Making Healthier Choices Act, 2015, which received Royal assent on May 28, 2015. Note that the act comes into force on Jan. 1, 2017. The act requires that “owners and operators” of “regulated food service premises” display the...
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