Capacity and Powers of Attorney
When we speak about โcapacityโ in the legal sense, we are considering whether a person can make a decision in a certain set of circumstances and understand the consequences of making, or not making, the decision. The decision maker does not necessarily need to make the โbestโ or the โrightโ decision, so long as they...
Continue reading the post titled Capacity and Powers of AttorneyMacQueen class action struck out re Sydney Tar Ponds
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has struck out the groundbreaking class action that had been certified relating to contamination from the Sydney Tar Ponds and the associated steel and coke plants: MacQueen v. Ispat Sidbec Inc.ย This is another major setback to plaintiffs in contaminated land cases, following the lead of the Supreme Court of...
Continue reading the post titled MacQueen class action struck out re Sydney Tar PondsWhat is a Case Conference before a Dispute Resolution Officer?
The Dispute Resolution Program (DRO) program is available in certain locations of the Superior Court of Justice, Family Court, including London, Toronto, Brampton, Milton, Newmarket, Hamilton, Barrie, Durham, and St. Catharines. Family law Case Conferences All family law cases, if they follow the usual progress of a Court case, start with a Case Conference.ย A Case...
Continue reading the post titled What is a Case Conference before a Dispute Resolution Officer?Can we still eat fish?
Can a responsible person still eat fish?
Continue reading the post titled Can we still eat fish?Work Permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
If you are not eligible for an open work permit, your prospective Canadian employer may have to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Continue reading the post titled Work Permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)Tลilhqotโin Nation wins 30-year battle
On May 14, 2020 the Supreme Court of Canada (โSupreme Courtโ) dismissed Taseko Mines Limitedโs (โTaseko Minesโ) application for leave to appeal a decision of the federal court of appeal. The decision of the Supreme Court resulted in the refusal of the approval for Taseko Mines $1.5-billion dollar proposed open-pit copper and gold mine. This...
Continue reading the post titled Tลilhqotโin Nation wins 30-year battleData Breach Awareness
Everyday hundreds of businesses across Canada have data incidents. From lost bins to hacked computers, businesses need to be aware of their privacy obligations they owe to their customers and clients. Indeed, businesses are now asking themselves not what if I have a data breach, but when will I have a data breach? This new...
Continue reading the post titled Data Breach AwarenessLavender v Miller Bernstein: An Auditor’s Duty to Non-Clients
Introduction The Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Lavender v Miller Bernstein[1] recently added to the jurisprudence regarding a defendantโs liability for a negligent misstatement in a situation where the plaintiff did not personally read or rely on the misstatement. Siskinds LLP is counsel to the class members. The decision clarifies the circumstances under which...
Continue reading the post titled Lavender v Miller Bernstein: An Auditor’s Duty to Non-ClientsWhat are Non-Earner Benefits?
Part of your contract with your own auto insurance company includes the potential payment of Non-Earner Benefits. Non-earner benefits are accident benefits that are available to insured drivers in Ontario. Details of these benefits are found in Part II of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) of the Insurance Act. Non-Earner Benefits are intended to...
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