What's in bottled water?
The major difference between bottled water and municipal tap water is that we know less about what is in bottled water.
Continue reading the post titled What's in bottled water?A Primer on Real Estate Issues in Estate Litigation
This paper provides a high-level outline — the “Coles notes”— on frequently encountered real estate issues in estate litigation, specifically, claims arising from proprietary estoppel, the doctrine of part performance, unjust enrichment and the imposition of resulting trusts. It also briefly reviews a pre-judgment remedy, i.e. the certificate of pending litigation, which regularly arises in...
Continue reading the post titled A Primer on Real Estate Issues in Estate LitigationWill Midland really put a waste site facing Ste Marie?
Opposition is growing to a proposal, by the Town of Midland and a waste/ scrap handling company called Recycling Specialties, to put a waste transfer and processing site (with outdoor storage) on a vacant lot facing the most sensitive and sacred parts of Sainte Marie among the Hurons and the Martyrs’ Shrine.
Continue reading the post titled Will Midland really put a waste site facing Ste Marie?Cleaning up contamination – extra time has a price
Owners of contaminated sites face stringent new cleanup standards, effective July 1, 2011, under Reg. 153/04. Many owners want to cleanup under the existing, less stringent standards, but cannot finish the cleanup by next July. They can buy an extra 18 months to finish the cleanup, but only if they file an election to keep...
Continue reading the post titled Cleaning up contamination – extra time has a priceTahoe Resources Inc.
(TSX: THO) THE CLAIM PERIOD HAS COMMENCED. Please ensure you file your claim before February 2, 2024 at http://www.TahoeCanadianSettlement.ca On October 4, 2018, a proposed class proceeding was commenced in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Tahoe Resources Inc. (Tahoe) and its former CEO and director, Ronald W. Clayton (Action). Siskinds LLP is counsel...
Continue reading the post titled Tahoe Resources Inc.Imperial Metals Corporation
Siskinds LLP and Groia & Company Professional Corporation represented the Plaintiff in a certified class action against Imperial Metals Corporation (“Imperial”) and certain of its directors, officers and related parties in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The class action is brought on behalf of all persons and entities, wherever they may reside, who acquired...
Continue reading the post titled Imperial Metals CorporationCan purchaser of contaminated site sue neighbour?
The case is important because of the widespread (but, I think, mistaken) belief among some real estate solicitors and agents that a buyer can (knowingly or negligently) buy previously contaminated land and then sue the source of the contamination for the cost of cleaning up that pre-existing contamination.
Continue reading the post titled Can purchaser of contaminated site sue neighbour?$100,000 fine for smoke discharge
On November 28, 2019 Clean Harbors Canada Inc., (“Clean Harbors”) pled guilty to violating the Environmental Protection Act on June 12, 2017 due to the discharge of a contaminant, namely smoke into the natural environment, and was fined $100,000 plus the 25% victim fine surcharge. The company owns and operates a waste disposal site located...
Continue reading the post titled $100,000 fine for smoke dischargeContaminated sites reminder
If a qualified person and owner of property wish to have a record of site condition (RSC) filed and acknowledged before the changes come into effect, and have not yet submitted the RSC, the Ministry strongly encourages them to submit the RSC with all required documentation well before June 30, 2011.
Continue reading the post titled Contaminated sites reminderReceiving an inheritance while on the Ontario Disability Support Program
Receiving an inheritance, either as a beneficiary under a Will or through the proceeds of life insurance, while on Ontario Disability Support (“ODSP”) can require some additional steps and planning to avoid a loss of benefits. Since ongoing qualification for ODSP benefits is based on a financial test, with certain assets being considered exempt assets...
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