Happy Earth Day!
Today is the 40th anniversary of the original Earth Day. Unfortunately, I am far too engaged in trial preparation to write a thoughtful evaluation of the last 40 years, other than the obvious: we have accomplished something useful, but not nearly enough. And to express kudos to Environment Minister John Gerretsen, who will announce more...
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Partner Charles Wright with the Class Actions Department authors a chapter in the newly released American Antitrust Instituteβs The International Handbook On Private Enforcement of Competition Law published by Edward Elgar Publishing.Β Β Click the followingΒ link to visit the publisherβs website to order at http://www.e-elgar.com/Bookentry_Main.lasso?id=13782.Β Β Β
Continue reading the post titled The International Handbook On Private Enforcement of Competition LawLooking for Car Insurance in Ontario? Topics for Speaking with Your Insurance Broker
We all drive with the hope and misplaced expectation that we will not be involved in a car crash. Unfortunately, a lack of foresight and proper planning can lead to devastating consequences in the event of a motor vehicle accident and you do not have the proper amounts of auto insurance to will protect you...
Continue reading the post titled Looking for Car Insurance in Ontario? Topics for Speaking with Your Insurance BrokerMind the Gap! – WSIB Coverage for Executives
There are lots of employers in Ontario who have decided to exclude their executives from WSIB coveragein order to reduce those expensive premiums.Β The cost-savings can be significant but it is vital to ensure that you have the correct insurance coverage in place to pick up the slack.Β A recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice...
Continue reading the post titled Mind the Gap! – WSIB Coverage for ExecutivesWant to be a Toxic Reduction Planner?
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a licensed toxic substance reduction planner? If so, the Ministry of the Environment would like to hear from you. They invite all interested to email [email protected] and type “planner” in the subject line. The MOE is creating a Planners Mailing List to keep potential applicants up-to-date.
Continue reading the post titled Want to be a Toxic Reduction Planner?Unsuccessful SLAPPs
Two British Columbia cases show again why we need laws to prevent Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Continue reading the post titled Unsuccessful SLAPPsEnvironmental criminals go to jail in Ontario
Ontario does send some environmental criminals to jail. Usually, they go there for breaching court orders, often to clean up contamination that they caused. A recent case is no exception. AAA Auto Parts Mechanics and Wrecking dumped 28,000 tires on a friend’s property. Despite repeated court orders to remove the tires, neither the company nor...
Continue reading the post titled Environmental criminals go to jail in OntarioGeneral Chemical Canada: Another Orphan Site
Contaminated sites continue to keep the courts busy. This month, the Ontario Court of Appeal allowed a secured creditor to take $3.75 million out of a bankrupt firm, despite MOE objections that the money was needed to cleanup the bankrupt’s pollution. In Harbert Distressed Investment Fund v. General Chemical Canada, GCCL was a bankrupt chemical...
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In light of recent changes to the tax treatment of testamentary trusts, it is important for those planning for the future care of individuals with disabilities to understand the rules for Disability Tax Credit eligibility. Due to these taxation changes, only Qualifying Disability Trusts will have access to the graduated tax rates previously afforded to...
Continue reading the post titled The Disability Tax Credit – Do You QualifyOntario Court Confirms Workplace Violence Not Automatically Cause for Termination in All Cases
Since amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act introduced by Bill 168 imposed new obligations to proactively address workplace harassment and violence issues, employers have sometimes been tempted to approach all instances of workplace harassing or violent conduct by an employee as warranting summary dismissal without notice or pay in lieu of notice. These...
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