The Marine Liability Act and the “polluter pay” regime: A review of the Court’s decision in British Columbia v. The administrator of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, 2019 BCCA 232
Earlier this summer, the British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the Province of British Columbia concerning the Province’s liability for oil pollution under the federal Marine Liability Act, S.C. 2001, c.6. The pollution in question had emanated from a derelict vessel of which the Province had become the unwilling owner due to...
Continue reading the post titled The Marine Liability Act and the “polluter pay” regime: A review of the Court’s decision in British Columbia v. The administrator of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, 2019 BCCA 232Changes are coming: 2020 amendments to the simplified procedure
The new year will be ushered in with substantial changes to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure relating to the simplified procedure, with amendments taking effect on January 1st, 2020. Related changes to the Courts of Justice Act have also been implemented. The amendments are part of an effort to reduce the costs and delays...
Continue reading the post titled Changes are coming: 2020 amendments to the simplified procedureShould I practice through a professional corporation?
There are many benefits associated with incorporating a professional corporation, including lower corporate tax rates, investment and tax strategies, and planning for retirement. Professionals are advised to seek legal and accounting advice in order to determine whether incorporation is appropriate given their particular circumstances. In this article, retired Siskinds’ partner and business lawyer, Henry Berg, discusses...
Continue reading the post titled Should I practice through a professional corporation?How will COVID-19 affect my personal injury claim?
The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Law firms have been deemed an essential business, and we continue to operate. In this new, rapidly changing climate, Siskinds’ personal injury team is taking every available measure to protect our clients’ interests. Siskinds’ personal injury department has enhanced our ability...
Continue reading the post titled How will COVID-19 affect my personal injury claim?Some insurers offer stay-at-home drivers relief, but is it fair?
Anna Szczurko, personal injury lawyer at Siskinds LLP, comments on the relief measures being offered by some auto insurance companies in response to the pandemic. Read the full article in the London Free Press: Covid-19: Some insurers offer stay-at-home drivers relief, but is it fair?
Continue reading the post titled Some insurers offer stay-at-home drivers relief, but is it fair?Intellectual property considerations for Professionals: Who owns educational or promotional content (like this article)?
Copyright in content Many businesses, including medical clinics and dental offices, are re-opening after being forced to shut down by public health authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the shut down, many professionals and small business owners published various articles, blog posts, informational, and educational materials in order to stay connected with their clients and patients....
Continue reading the post titled Intellectual property considerations for Professionals: Who owns educational or promotional content (like this article)?Landlord and other third-party consents in business transactions
When a professional practice or business is sold, whether by share sale or asset sale, consideration must be given to the issue of third-party consents. Typically, when a business enters into a third-party contract, the contract will include a provision whereby the consent of such third party must be obtained prior to the sale or transfer...
Continue reading the post titled Landlord and other third-party consents in business transactionsWe are pleased to announce that six members of Siskinds LLP have been chosen directly by their peers to be published in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2012 as leading practitioners.
Included in this honorable list are James Caskey, Scott Ritchie, Andre Michael, Christopher White and Charles Wright. For further information, please visit http://www.lexpert.ca/.
Continue reading the post titled We are pleased to announce that six members of Siskinds LLP have been chosen directly by their peers to be published in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2012 as leading practitioners.Siskinds is looking forward to attending the upcoming Tastings event raising funds for LHSC’s London Regional Cancer Program.
The event is being held at the London Hunt and Country Club and will be a night filled with exploring the world of fine wine and food.For more information, please visit http://www.lhsf.ca/events-lotteries/tastings.
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds is looking forward to attending the upcoming Tastings event raising funds for LHSC’s London Regional Cancer Program.Siskinds is Proud to Sponsor the Upcoming Bright Night, Big Dreams Event
Siskinds is proud to be a “Friend of Sunshine” this week with a sponsorship for the Bright Night, Big Dreams event being held at the London Airport. This event will be raising funds for the DreamLift program which takes Sunshine Kids to Disney World for the Day. The event will be held on October 18...
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