Articles 2021

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Aujourdʼhui

Client Identification and Verification – A Simple On-Line Tool

  • 26 février 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.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

Sheltering and Saving an “Expired” Lien

  • 26 février 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.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

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

  • 26 février 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.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

The “Hired Guns” have been silenced

  • 26 février 2013
  • Sharon Vogel

Construction trials often involve a “battle of the experts” on issues such as causation in relation to construction defects and quantification of damages, including delay damages. A strong expert report can be a key element of a successful construction claim or defence. 

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

How to Get a Home Run Without Running the Bases

  • 26 février 2013
  • Sandra Astolfo, Torkin Manes LLP

In one paragraph, the Court of Appeal issued an endorsement which may make it easier for a plaintiff, in some construction breach of trust cases against officers, directors and persons having effective control of a corporation, to continue to...

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

Award of Excellence Selection Process and OBA Criteria

  • 26 février 2013

The Construction Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association has established an Award of Excellence to recognize exceptional contributions by individuals both to the law and the construction bar.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

Notice to the Profession!

  • 26 février 2013
  • Andrew Heal

The following notice is provided for information purposes only. The OBA Construction Section Executive has been monitoring a developing issue since the fall of 2012 relating to the form of document used to vacate liens from title in many local Land Registry Offices across Ontario.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure