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Dispute Review Boards

  • 09 juillet 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.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

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

  • 09 juillet 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.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

Suppliers Beware When Warranting Design

  • 26 février 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.

Droit de la construction et infrastructure

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