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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

Client Identification and Verification – A Simple On-Line Tool

  • February 26, 2013
  • Brendan D. Bowles

Since December 31, 2008, when By-Law 7.1 came into force, lawyers in Ontario are getting used to ensuring compliance with the Law Society’s client identification and verification requirements when opening a file for a new client, or when handling certain trust fund transactions.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Sheltering and Saving an “Expired” Lien

  • February 26, 2013
  • David Debenham

There are time limits to preserve and perfect lien claims, as well as a time limit to set the lien down for trial. The enforcement of the two-year limitation period is mandatory and the Court retains no jurisdiction to exercise its discretion in applying it.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Breach of the Construction Trust Provisions and the "New"Limitations Act

  • February 26, 2013
  • David Debenham

Under previous limitations legislation, claims for breach of trust and fiduciary duty were not barred by legislation- only the equitable doctrine of laches. It is clear under the “new” Limitations Act, that the general, 2-year limitation period applies.

Construction and Infrastructure Law