Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation

27 Oct Defamation: Recommendations for Reform.

Posted at 13:39h in Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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The Law Commission of Ontario makes 39 recommendations to reform Ontario’s defamation laws to promote access to justice. ...

09 Oct Constructive Dismissal and Common Law During COVID-19

Posted at 20:10h in COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer unilaterally makes a substantial change to the terms of an employment agreement or demonstrates an intention to no longer be bound by the terms of the employment agreement. ...

25 Jun Court of Appeal Rules on Unenforceability of Termination Clause.

Posted at 15:34h in Business Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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A recent decision made by the Ontario Court of Appeal can effect the enforceability of termination clauses in employment agreements....

23 Jun CECRA & The Protecting Small Business Act

Posted at 18:53h in Business Law, COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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New legislation highlights importance of applying for CECRA ...

19 Jun COVID-19: Reopening Liability

Posted at 16:59h in Business Law, COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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The provincial government is considering granting some degree of immunity from civil law suits related to the COVID-19 virus. ...

03 Jun COVID-19: Amendment to the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave.

Posted at 13:53h in COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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On June 1, 2020, the provincial government announced the enactment of an amendment to the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave....

19 May COVID-19: Reopening Ontario

Posted at 13:07h in Business Law, COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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As the rate of recovery from COVID-19 exceeds the rate of new infection, the Province of Ontario has begun to implement preliminary measures to gradually reopen businesses. ...

12 May COVID-19: Force Majeure vs Frustration of Contract

Posted at 13:46h in Business Law, COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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Force Majeure refers to contractual terms that can temporarily suspend the obligation of one party to continue to perform its obligations under a contract....

01 May COVID-19: Ontario Releases Back to Work Guidelines.

Posted at 13:49h in COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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The Province of Ontario has ome out with an action plan and guidelines to get people back to work....

06 Apr Civil Litigation & COVID-19

Posted at 13:30h in COVID-19, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation by Rebecca McFarland 0 Comments

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Although the courts have made the decision to suspend regular operations, steps can still be taken toward the resolution of your legal dispute. ...