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Ontario Court Upholds Arbitrator Appointment: Appeal Denied

It is common for commercial agreements to contain clauses requiring disputes between the parties to…

When Are Changes To A Contract Legally Enforceable?

Three things are generally required for a contract to be legally enforceable: an offer, acceptance…

Anti-SLAPP Motion Brought In Relation To Claim Concerning the Invocation of the Emergencies Act

The Ottawa protests and the federal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act during the pandemic…

Court of Appeal Considers Whether An Open Building Permit Entitles A Party To Terminate An Agreement of Purchase And Sale

The standard form agreement of purchase and sale for the property includes a clause permitting…

Cost Consequences of Offers to Settle

In litigation, the unsuccessful party must generally pay some of the other party’s legal costs. …

A Review of the Law of Trade Secrets and Breach of Confidence

Businesses that rely on confidential information as part of their operations are understandably reluctant to…

A Review of the Collateral Attack Rule

A party that wishes to avoid the consequences of a court order may consider initiating…

Corporate Attribution in a Bankruptcy Context

We previously wrote about the doctrine of corporate attribution in the context of bankruptcy in…

Punitive Damages in the Context of a Fraudulently Obtained Loan

A recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice is instructive on remedies available to…

Questions About Limitation Period Issue Raised After Summary Judgment Motion Dismissed

In the fast-paced world of commercial litigation, timing is everything. Missed deadlines can have dire…