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Availability of Bond Rescission Shakes the Construction Industry

  • November 10, 2022
  • Sahil Shoor, Jeramie Gallichan, and Fabiola Alvarez

The Gowling WLG Waterloo construction team reviews the latest Ontario Court of Appeal decision of Urban Mechanical Contracting Ltd v Zurich, which creates significant implications for the bonding sector of the construction industry.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
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Construction Litigation Tips: Settlement Checklist

  • May 16, 2022
  • Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Settlements are always preferred to litigation, but it's important to note the following procedural steps when finalizing a settlement in construction lien litigation.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
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Failure to Pay Adjudicator’s Order Puts Judicial Review at Risk in Ontario

  • May 16, 2022
  • Ivan Merrow and Morgan Watkins, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

In SOTA Dental Studio Inc. v. Andrid Group Ltd., 2022 ONSC 2254 (“SOTA”), the Divisional Court unanimously rejected the owner’s application for judicial review of an adjudicator’s order requiring payment of outstanding invoices. The application was rejected because the applicant had neither paid the order under review, nor moved for a stay. SOTA is the first reported decision from a judicial review of an adjudicator’s decision under Ontario’s Construction Act.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
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In-House Insights: Jason Lewis

  • March 07, 2022
  • Jason Lewis, Principal Legal Counsel, WSP in Canada; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Jason Lewis is Principal Legal Counsel at WSP, one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. Since 2016-17, Jason has served as a member of the Ontario Bar Association Construction and Infrastructure Law Section Executive.

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In-House Insights: Lyndsay Butlin

  • March 05, 2022
  • Lyndsay Butlin, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Before moving in-house, Lyndsay's practice focused on commercial litigation, lawyers' negligence, and employment law. Lyndsay acted for business and individuals in commercial matters, including breach of contract claims and real property disputes.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
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In-House Insights: Jordan Fletcher

  • March 05, 2022
  • Jordan Fletcher, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Having obtained his legal training from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law, Jordan spent eight years in private practice prior to making his transition to in-house counsel at Aecon Group Inc.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
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In-House Insights: Charlie Livermore

  • March 05, 2022
  • Charlie Livermore, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Charlie is Legal Counsel at Aecon Group Inc. He has been at Aecon for over three years, after articling and practicing litigation at Ross & McBride in Hamilton. His current practice includes all aspects of infrastructure law, with a focus on utilities and energy.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
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In-House Insights: Devon Ryerse

  • March 05, 2022
  • Devon Ryerse, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Devon Ryerse was called to the bar in 2007 and practiced commercial and general litigation in Hamilton, Ontario for several years before transitioning to an in-house role at Aecon Group Inc.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum