Whittling Down Our Testamentary Freedom
Testamentary freedom – the principle that a person of sound mind is free to leave his or her estate to whomever they like, for whatever reason, and without explanation– is a deeply entrenched notion in Canadian common law and society. However, as those of us in the estates and trust field kn…
View the post titled Whittling Down Our Testamentary FreedomCement Manufacturer fined $200,000 for dust discharge
Following a guilty plea in December 2015, Essroc Canada Inc., a cement manufacturer, based in Picton Bay, Ontario, was fined a total of $200,000 plus the 25% victim fine surcharge (an additional $50,000). This was for causing a discharge of dust into the natural environment and for failing t…
View the post titled Cement Manufacturer fined $200,000 for dust dischargeDillon to discuss caselaw, legislation at franchise law program
Franchise lawyer Peter Dillon will present a roundup of legislation and 2015 caselaw at the upcoming ‘Practitioner Sessions on Franchise Law’ program, hosted by The Commons Institute. On Feb. 8, Dillon, partner with Siskinds LLP, will present a 30-minute module at the event, scheduled for 2 …
View the post titled Dillon to discuss caselaw, legislation at franchise law programConsiderations on a Summary Judgment Motion When an Injury Claim is Brought After the Expiry of the Limitation Period: A Case Comment on Farhat v. Monteanu
In this case[1], the injured plaintiff started his case 32 days after the expiry of the 2-year limitation period. A summary judgment motion was brought to address the limitation defence. The plaintiff was injured in a collision on May 18, 2006. He attended with his family doctor 8 days later…
View the post titled Considerations on a Summary Judgment Motion When an Injury Claim is Brought After the Expiry of the Limitation Period: A Case Comment on Farhat v. MonteanuFracking litigation heating up
We’ve previously reported on the Ernst case, which yesterday was in the Supreme Court of Canada for argument of Jessica Ernst’s allegation that the Alberta Energy Regulator (Board) breached her Charter right to freedom of expression. Ms. Ernst alleges a breach on the basis that the Board ref…
View the post titled Fracking litigation heating upTransCanada to sue US under NAFTA over Keystone XL decision
Calgary-based pipeline company TransCanada has filed a Notice of Intent to Arbitrate (“Notice”) under article 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). It issued the Notice in response to US president Barack Obama’s November 6, 2015 refusal to gra…
View the post titled TransCanada to sue US under NAFTA over Keystone XL decisionClient Testimonial for Rasha El-Tawil and Team: “Positive steps forward…”
“Rasha, I thank you very much for all you have done, and am happy to tell you that in receiving the latest settlement it is helping us to make very positive steps forward for our future.” – J.M.
View the post titled Client Testimonial for Rasha El-Tawil and Team: “Positive steps forward…”Client Testimonial for Anna Szczurko and Team: “I cannot thank you enough…”
“I cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done for me over the past 4 to 5 years. I always think how lucky I am to have found you. One never thinks about legal representation until we are vulnerable and hurting. I know it’s just a coincidence that “Siskinds” has “kind” in the name, but...
View the post titled Client Testimonial for Anna Szczurko and Team: “I cannot thank you enough…”$750,000 Fine for Killing Migratory Birds
On November 5, 2015 Canaport LNG Limited Partnership plead guilty to charges under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Species at Risk Act and was ordered to pay a total penalty of $750,000 by the New Brunswick Provincial court. The investigation conducted by Environment Canada …
View the post titled $750,000 Fine for Killing Migratory BirdsA Year of Growth and Opportunity
As the new year enters with the promise of new beginnings, we wish to extend many thanks to our clients and readers for making 2015 and excellent year. What a fabulous and exciting year for us. We were presented with many opportunities in 2015 including the transition of Saxe Law Office to S…
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