Is Bill 124 unconstitutional? Yes. And also, no.
On, February 12, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) released its much-anticipated decision1 on the constitutionality of Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019 (the “Act”), which restricts increases to salaries and compensation for e…
View the post titled Is Bill 124 unconstitutional? Yes. And also, no.Paths to resolving a family law separation
Experiencing a separation is never easy. When a relationship breaks down, there are many issues that need to be resolved, such as deciding whether the family home will be sold or bought out by one party, dividing or “equalizing” the family property, setting a parenting schedule for the child…
View the post titled Paths to resolving a family law separationFiduciary accounting: Accounting and record-keeping requirements for attorneys and guardians for property
Court-appointed guardians of property and persons acting pursuant to a continuing power of attorney for property (commonly referred to as “attorneys for property”) share a common duty: they are tasked with managing money and/or property for the benefit of someone who is no longer capable of …
View the post titled Fiduciary accounting: Accounting and record-keeping requirements for attorneys and guardians for propertyCanadian private equity funds face hidden risks when taking on non-resident investors
Private equity funds and limited partnerships Private equity funds almost always operate as limited partnerships (LPs). The LP structure is simple but effective: The fund manager, usually a corporation, manages the business as the general partner and assumes unlimited liability. The investor…
View the post titled Canadian private equity funds face hidden risks when taking on non-resident investorsFault in left-turn collisions
Left-turn collisions often occur at intersections. One driver may be going straight through the intersection while another, proceeding in the opposite direction, is attempting to turn left at the light. Examples of behaviour that can result in a left-turn collision include: When a collision …
View the post titled Fault in left-turn collisionsAnother large increase: Statutory deductibles and thresholds 2024 – A legislated barrier to full recovery
Did you know that if you have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision seriously enough to receive an award for pain and suffering, it may be reduced by $46,053.20? This amount is known as the statutory deductible and, worse yet, it is tied to inflation and increases each year. If you are inju…
View the post titled Another large increase: Statutory deductibles and thresholds 2024 – A legislated barrier to full recoverySexual abuse matters in the civil and criminal systems – what’s the difference?
Instances of sexual abuse can be addressed legally in the civil and criminal systems. Some matters may end up in both. The processes, purposes of, and possible outcomes in each differ. Criminal matter A criminal case is pursued by the Crown with the benefit of police investigation. The goal …
View the post titled Sexual abuse matters in the civil and criminal systems – what’s the difference?Can minors sign shareholder agreements in Canada?
A shareholder agreement is a document that generally sets out the rights, privileges, and obligations of a company’s shareholders and the foundation for how a corporation will be established, managed, and run. As such, shareholder agreements are important to both the shareholders of a corpor…
View the post titled Can minors sign shareholder agreements in Canada?Navigating the mergers and acquisitions landscape: The role of due diligence
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent a strategic approach for companies looking to grow, diversify, or streamline their operations. However, the success of these transactions hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the target company’s financial, operational, and legal land…
View the post titled Navigating the mergers and acquisitions landscape: The role of due diligenceLarge foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cantaloupe contaminated with Salmonella
As of December 22, 2023, there have been seven deaths and 164 confirmed cases of Salmonella in Canada linked to a nationwide outbreak arising from contaminated Cantaloupes. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include: Symptoms typically develop within 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated …
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