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Priorities of Construction Liens and Interim Financing In Insolvency Proceedings

  • April 09, 2014
  • Michael McGraw

Insolvency proceedings create a forum where numerous areas of law and commercial interests collide. With respect to construction projects affected by insolvency proceedings, given that there are usually insufficient funds to pay all creditors, these collisions are most pronounced in the determination of relative priorities.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

No Satisfaction: Limitations of Liability in Condo Construction Deficiency Case

  • April 09, 2014
  • Sharon Vogel and Daniel Boan

In Standard Condominium No 2095 v West Harbour City (I) Residences Corp (2013 ONSC 5987) the OSCJ enforced a limitation of liability provision thereby preventing a condominium corporation from seeking recourse against a developer for construction deficiency claims.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Dispute Review Boards

  • July 09, 2013
  • Safia Lakhani, Joshua Strub

In typical construction contracts, the parties approach the project consultant to make a decision regarding the contractual obligations of the respective parties.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

OBA Award of Excellence in Construction Law and Year-End Tour

  • July 09, 2013
  • Dante Alighieri Capannelli

A fabulous end to another successful year! On June 11, 2013 we marked the conclusion of our 2012-13 term with a tour of the Toronto-York- Spadina subway extension and presentation of the inaugural OBA Award of Excellence in Construction Law at the year-end dinner.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Congratulations Master Wiebe!

  • February 26, 2013
  • Brendan D. Bowles

On December 10, 2012 the Ministry of the Attorney General announced the appointment of Charles Wiebe as a Case Management Master of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Suppliers Beware When Warranting Design

  • February 26, 2013
  • Michael Parrish, Marina Pratchette Q.C.

The recent British Columbia Court of Appeal case of Greater Vancouver Water District v. North American Pipe & Steel Ltd. provides a very good reminder to suppliers of the risks of providing warranties in supply contracts.

Construction and Infrastructure Law