The Dollars and Cents of Drinking and Driving
Labour and employment lawyers often write articles at the holiday season about liability for employers arising from their social events at which alcohol is served. And many clients seek opinions or draft workplace policies on the issue. Whether the employer is seeking to manage this issue for business reasons, ethical reasons, or both, when it communicates with...
Continue reading the post titled The Dollars and Cents of Drinking and DrivingAmerican energy use in one chart
US energy policy has an outsize effect on Canadian law, regulation and policy. It’s therefore fascinating to see, in a single graph, how much of what type of energy they use, and how that changes year-over-year. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory publishes annual energy flowcharts for the US. You can find a similar diagram for...
Continue reading the post titled American energy use in one chartMumbling about climate change
As you’ve probably noticed, no one is talking about climate change in the federal election. The Ontario government is keeping the issue pretty low key too. They quietly released both their annual GHG mitigation report as well as its climate change adaptation plan and strategy with no fanfare last Thursday (just prior to the Easter...
Continue reading the post titled Mumbling about climate changeHave an opinion on Ontario's energy future?
Ontario is asking for the public’s input on its long-term energy plan. The Ministry of Energy has posted a 10-question survey to gather feedback on a 20-year supply plan. The key issue is how to balance short-term cost increases with long-term improvements in, for example, a smarter grid and increased renewable generation. The survey also...
Continue reading the post titled Have an opinion on Ontario's energy future?What do we owe our neighbours?
Property owners must not worsen problems faced by their neighbours. In Donley Investments Ltd. v. Canril Corp., Canril owned a vacant commercial property at 90 George Street in Ottawa, one inch west of the Donley building. The Donley basement began flooding in February 2003, after a broken City water main flooded the Canril building. No...
Continue reading the post titled What do we owe our neighbours?The International Handbook On Private Enforcement of Competition Law
Partner Charles Wright with the Class Actions Department authors a chapter in the newly released American Antitrust Institute’s The International Handbook On Private Enforcement of Competition Law published by Edward Elgar Publishing. Click the following link to visit the publisher’s website to order at http://www.e-elgar.com/Bookentry_Main.lasso?id=13782.
Continue reading the post titled The International Handbook On Private Enforcement of Competition LawMore about Oakville
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Continue reading the post titled More about OakvilleNon-competition clauses can be more damaging than just being unreliable
Over the last decade or so, Canadian courts have become increasingly unwilling to enforce non-competition clauses in employment contracts, except in limited exceptional circumstances. Despite this, some employers continue to keep them included in their contracts of employment either because they are using template contracts that have not received timely legal updating, or feel that...
Continue reading the post titled Non-competition clauses can be more damaging than just being unreliableKeep Your Receipt: Evidence in the Class Actions Claims Process
Class actions are commenced on behalf of individuals (called “class members”) who all have the same, or similar, claims for damages. If you think that you may be affected by a class action, it is important to preserve certain evidence that could be helpful in making a claim in the class action. The Claims Process...
Continue reading the post titled Keep Your Receipt: Evidence in the Class Actions Claims ProcessWhat are the requirements of a legal Will in Ontario?
Siskinds lawyer Laura Geddes writes about what is required in order for a Will to be considered valid. Often people attempt to write their own Will, but if it does not conform to the legal guidelines then it will not be recognized and it may not be possible to follow through on their wishes. Many...
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