The phoenix shall fly
On February 28, 2020 the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Nevsun Resources Ltd. v. Araya, 2020 SCC 5. By a narrow five-four majority, the SCC held Canadian companies may be sued for breaches of Customary International Law (“CIL”), abroad. Writing for the majority, Abella J. began her decision as follows: [1] This...
Continue reading the post titled The phoenix shall flyGift Card Expiry Dates – Know Your Rights and Get the Facts!
Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts during the holiday season. Whether you are buying them for friends and family, or a lucky recipient, it is helpful to know that there is legislation in place to protect consumers and prevent retail outlets from eating away at your generous gift by tacking on exorbitant...
Continue reading the post titled Gift Card Expiry Dates – Know Your Rights and Get the Facts!Section 85: Rollover and Income tax planning
A Section 85 Tax Rollover (“rollover”) is term used to describe a special tax technique that allows a taxpayer to defer all or part of the income which would otherwise be taxed upon transfer. In other words, it allows a taxpayer to defer paying taxes on assets transferred. This is especially useful for sole proprietorships...
Continue reading the post titled Section 85: Rollover and Income tax planningClient’s late filing claim represents high standard for counsel
A lawyer’s allegation that his former law firm’s late filing of a statement of claim cost him the chance to sue a car company for his difficulties in establishing a dealership, would represent a high standard for lawyers in terms of going back and analyzing all documents to find out when exactly a client should...
Continue reading the post titled Client’s late filing claim represents high standard for counselClient’s late filing claim represents high standard for counsel
Note: This article was also originally published on AdvocateDaily.com A lawyer’s allegation that his former law firm’s late filing of a statement of claim cost him the chance to sue a car company for his difficulties in establishing a dealership, would represent a high standard for lawyers in terms of going back and analyzing all...
Continue reading the post titled Client’s late filing claim represents high standard for counselSage Grouse to be protected by Emergency Protection Order, later
Following a recent loss in the Federal Court of Appeal, Minister of the Environment Leona Aglukkaq announced earlier this week that the federal government will (later) introduce an Emergency Protection Order for the Greater Sage-Grouse, or at least for those of this rapidly declining species that happen to spend all of their time on Crown land. As to...
Continue reading the post titled Sage Grouse to be protected by Emergency Protection Order, laterOntario has posted its GHG reporting regulation
Ontario has adopted Regulation 452/09, its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting regulation. The regulation will require a broad range of Ontario organizations to report their greenhouse gas emissions, starting with the calendar year that begins January 1, 2010. In response to 33 submissions concerning the draft regulation, some amendments have been made. Third party verification requirements...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario has posted its GHG reporting regulationThompson Fuels Ordered to Pay Costs
The case of Gendron v. Thompson Fuels, related to a home furnace oil tank that developed a leak in December 2008. The leak caused damage to the Gendron’s home and the surrounding environment, including nearby Sturgeon Lake. The City of Kawartha Lakes cleaned up the Lake. On July 17, 2017 the court released its decision...
Continue reading the post titled Thompson Fuels Ordered to Pay CostsConviction for Ivory Smuggler
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a combined fine totalling $12,500 against an auction company and its director for unlawfully exporting a product made of python and two pieces of elephant ivory. The products were exported in contravention of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA)....
Continue reading the post titled Conviction for Ivory Smuggler2016 Shaping Up To Be ‘Significant’ Year For Franchise Law
(Note: This article was also published on AdvocateDaily.com) The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear its first franchise case in more than four decades something that, coupled with significant recent decisions, could bring needed balance to the industry, franchise lawyer Peter Dillon tells AdvocateDaily.com. “If franchise litigation were a wine, then 2015 would be a good...
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