OSC Whistleblower Program Set To Launch This Summer
A recent report in the Globe and Mail indicates that the Ontario Securities Commission is close to finalizing a whistleblower program, which is expected to launch early this summer. The program will encourage whistleblowers with knowledge of securities law violations to bring them to the attention of the OSC. It is expected to provide payments...
Continue reading the post titled OSC Whistleblower Program Set To Launch This Summer$21,000 fine and restitution for road salt damage to trees
On April 6, 2016, Jaret Bousfield was convicted under the Environmental Protection Act for permitting the discharge of road salt that caused or was likely to cause damage to a neighbour’s mature cedar trees. Bousfield pleaded guilty to the charge, and was fined $5,000, plus the 25% victim fine surcharge. In addition, he also paid...
Continue reading the post titled $21,000 fine and restitution for road salt damage to trees“MEAN GIRLS”: Bill 132 and the OHSA
It has been six years since Bill 168 amended Ontario’s Occupational Health & Safety Act to require employers to take steps to prevent and to deal with bullying and harassment in the workplace. Since that time, we have come to realize that there were gaps – some would say flaws – in the legislation which reduced...
Continue reading the post titled “MEAN GIRLS”: Bill 132 and the OHSAWhat happens if a deceased’s will is lost? What if it has been destroyed?
Estate trustees – an individual (or individuals) appointed to administer a deceased’s estate – may find themselves unable to locate the original copy of the deceased’s Will. Perhaps the Will has been misplaced, or destroyed. What is to be done in these situations? Luckily, the Rules of Civil Procedure provide a way forward. In this...
Continue reading the post titled What happens if a deceased’s will is lost? What if it has been destroyed?Beware the Employee Who Signs Too Quickly
Purchasing peace of mind against future litigation by offering a dismissed employee an exit package in exchange for a signed release is a common (and usually good) practice for employers. However, the B.C. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Saliken v. Alpine Aerotech Limited Partnership reminds employers that to rely on that release, it is important...
Continue reading the post titled Beware the Employee Who Signs Too QuicklyE-Discovery Software useful for small cases
The use of electronic discovery software in litigation with large volumes of data has become standard practice. The software allows the user to leverage analytics to better understand the data and to streamline the document review process. While we routinely use e-discovery software for our class action cases, the software is also useful for smaller cases. Efficiencies can...
Continue reading the post titled E-Discovery Software useful for small casesMore on that rare tree victory
Mature trees add beauty and character to any neighbourhood, while providing shade in the summer, wildlife habitat and cleaner air. As climate change makes our summers more sweltering, trees are becoming more important than ever. Considering how important trees are to our physical and mental health, it’s a scandal and a shame that the law...
Continue reading the post titled More on that rare tree victoryCongratulations, Paula Boutis!
Siskinds warmly congratulates Paula Boutis from our Environmental Group on her appointment to the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”), effective May 1, 2017. With her appointment as a full-time member to the Ontario Municipal Board, Paula Boutis will be leaving private practice after nearly 17 years. Since arriving at Siskinds in the fall of 2015, Paula...
Continue reading the post titled Congratulations, Paula Boutis!Going to Court in Ontario: Selecting the Proper Jurisdiction to Commence Your Claim
Summary This article provides a comparative review of the two venues to commence your legal action in Ontario. Overview If you have suffered a wrong (i.e. breach of contract) you may commence a legal proceeding in an Ontario court. You may do so in Small Claims Court (“SCC”) or in the Superior Court of Justice...
Continue reading the post titled Going to Court in Ontario: Selecting the Proper Jurisdiction to Commence Your ClaimBest Lawyers Canada
Siskinds is happy to extend congratulations to Charles Wright of class action litigation, Henry Berg of corporate law, Jim Virtue of insurance law, Andre Michael of medical negligence, and Jim Mays of personal injury litigation for their recognition in this year’s edition of Best Lawyers Canada. Thank you for the hard work and dedication that earned this recognition....
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