The Canadian Perspective on Competition Law Class Actions
Introduction In Canada, price-fixing conspiracy class actions are relatively novel.Β Although many cases have been commenced, the vast majority of those have been resolved through settlement.Β An analysis of the decisions to date, along with decisions in other substantive areas of law, however, suggests that the Canadian courts are adopting, and will adopt, a fair...
Continue reading the post titled The Canadian Perspective on Competition Law Class ActionsWestern Chorus Frog Stops Development
The western chorus frog weighing approximately one-gram and measuring 2.5 centimetres from its nose to its back end stopped a private development proposal. The western chorus frog was listed as threatened species under the Species at Risk Act (βSARAβ) in 2010. It is estimated that approximately 90 percent of the frogβs historical range in Southern...
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Employment considerations when selling your professional practice* Β Whatever the reason might be to sell a professional practice, whether for the purposes of retirement, a change of career, or no longer wanting to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, there are important business and legal considerations to keep in mind. There are...
Continue reading the post titled Selling your professional practice?Online presence for physicians: Appropriate use of social media
Our interactions and presence on social media have continued to increase, especially during the pandemic when the need and desire to stay connected with one another has been heightened. Many professionals, including physicians, use social media in their practice as an effective tool to communicate and interact with colleagues and patients, market their practice and...
Continue reading the post titled Online presence for physicians: Appropriate use of social mediaBill 83: Anti SLAPP law at last
Ontario is finally introducing an anti SLAPP law later today, the Public Participation Act, 2013. We worked hard to reach this result, through the Ontario Bar Association, and in cooperation with other stakeholders. Lets hope it is acceptable to the NDP and will be passed with their support.
Continue reading the post titled Bill 83: Anti SLAPP law at lastCarnival Shut Down for Air Pollution Health Hazard
In August 2012, the Health Services Appeal and Review Board (HSARB), for the first time ever, held air pollution (aside from second hand smoke) to be a βhealth hazardβ under Ontarioβs Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). Air Pollution Health Hazard Under section 13(1) of the Act, a public health inspector may order any person...
Continue reading the post titled Carnival Shut Down for Air Pollution Health HazardA rare jail sentence
Jail is a possible penalty for many environmental offences (see s. 187 of the Environmental Protection Act), but is rarely imposed. It is usually reserved for those defiantly causing serious pollution. On September 1, 2010, Pierre Sleiman was sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined $5,000 plus the 25% victim fine surcharge. In 2007,...
Continue reading the post titled A rare jail sentenceChallenge to Sage Grouse Protection Order
In December, the Federal Government followed through on its commitmentΒ (and obligation) toΒ introduce an Emergency Protection Order for the Greater Sage Grouse, a species on the verge of extinction in Canada. Earlier this month, however, theΒ City of Medicine Hat and LGX Oil & Gas Inc. filed an application in Federal Court seeking a judicial review of...
Continue reading the post titled Challenge to Sage Grouse Protection OrderPurchase and Sale of a Veterinary Practice
A veterinary practice is one of the most valuable assets a veterinarian may own and the decision to sell or purchase a practice is significant. There are many considerations that should be made with respect to the sale or purchase of a practice and we work closely with clients and their advisors to identify the most appropriate strategies to achieve the goals of our client.
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An optometry practice is one of the most valuable assets a dentist may own and the decision to sell or purchase a practice is significant. There are many considerations that should be made with respect to the sale or purchase of a practice and we work closely with clients and their advisors to identify the most appropriate strategies to achieve the goals of our client.
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