Injured in a car accident while working? WSIB may not be your only option
If you’re injured in a car accident while working in Ontario, you might be surprised to learn that you may not automatically have the right to sue the at-fault driver. This is especially true if both you and the other driver were “workers” acting in the course of their employment at the time of the...
Continue reading the post titled Injured in a car accident while working? WSIB may not be your only optionThe meaning of “consent” – the focal point of the Hockey Canada case
The legal definition of consent is clear: it must be a voluntary, affirmative, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity. Consent means saying “yes” to something in a clear and free way. Consent cannot be assumed from silence, lack of resistance, or previous relationships. Importantly, a person cannot consent if they are unconscious or...
Continue reading the post titled The meaning of “consent” – the focal point of the Hockey Canada caseSiskinds lawyers listed in Lexpert’s Report on Business Special Edition: Litigation.
Siskinds is pleased to announce that two of our lawyers have been identified as leaders in Litigation in Lexpert’s Report on Business Special Edition: Litigation. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate: Scott Ritchie Q.C.Charles M. Wright Inclusion in the Special Report is based on Lexpert’s extensive peer review process and surveys in...
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds lawyers listed in Lexpert’s Report on Business Special Edition: Litigation.Siskinds Lawyers Named “Best Lawyers in Canada”
Congratulations to James Caskey QC, Scott Ritchie QC, Henry Berg, Jim Mays, Jim Virtue, and André Michael on being named to this year’s edition of Best Lawyers In Canada by Best Lawyers International. Special congratulations to Henry Berg for also being named Lawyer of the Year for Corporate Law in the London/Windsor area. For information...
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds Lawyers Named “Best Lawyers in Canada”Building energy audits
One feature of the Green Energy Act will be the compulsory disclosure of energy performance information when buildings are sold. This is already an established practice in Europe, since the 2002 Directive of the European Parliament on the energy performance of buildings. “Efficient, high quality energy audits” are also a key element of the EU Energy...
Continue reading the post titled Building energy auditsSiskinds Welcomes two new Labour & Employment Lawyers
Siskinds LLP is pleased to announce that two new lawyers have joined our Labour & Employment Team. New Partner Jennifer Costin practices exclusively in the area of management-side labour and employment law. She is experienced in advising clients in matters related to hiring, discipline, human rights, termination and accommodation issues. Christopher A. Sinal joins us...
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds Welcomes two new Labour & Employment LawyersExcess material or waste?
The Ministry of the Environment has tried and failed to introduce a rational excess materials policy. In its absence, the province has established two main benchmarks for excavation fill, but they do not match.
Continue reading the post titled Excess material or waste?Suing negligent engineers
A surprisingly large part of my practice involves suing engineers and other environmental consultants for their negligence and breach of contract relating to contaminated sites.
Continue reading the post titled Suing negligent engineersSunrise Propane good for lawyers
As landlords are not generally liable for their tenants' torts, it will be very surprising if the Sunrise class action is certified against them.
Continue reading the post titled Sunrise Propane good for lawyersIs Wal-Mart’s green agenda for real?
We love the concept of mega-corporations competing on their “sustainability quotient”, as long as the results are legitimate and not just greenwashing. Wal-Mart deserves credit for its new initiative, but also careful scrutiny to see what it produces.
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