Unionizing Franchise Locations Could Become Easier Under Proposed Changes to Ontario Law
The Ontario Changing Workplaces Review has now issued its Final Report, and thereβs good news and bad news for franchisors. First, the good news: as we outlined in February, there were concerns that the Final Report would call for expanding the situations where franchisors would be considered the employers of a franchiseeβs employees under Ontarioβs...
Continue reading the post titled Unionizing Franchise Locations Could Become Easier Under Proposed Changes to Ontario LawClass Action Case Comment: Vester v Boston Scientific Ltd., 2017 ONSC 1095
Background The Defendants, Boston Scientific Ltd. and Boston Scientific Corporation (collectively βBoston Scientificβ) designed, manufactured and sold transvaginal mesh (βTVMβ) medical devices that were implanted into thousands of Canadian women for the treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence (βSUIβ) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (βPOPβ). SUI is the involuntary leakage of urine on effort or exertion, such...
Continue reading the post titled Class Action Case Comment: Vester v Boston Scientific Ltd., 2017 ONSC 1095So, you want to settle your family law case?
Family law disputes can be especially challenging for the couple involved.Β They are never easy. Often, the participants are parents who share children. Sometimes, they are shareholders who share a business. The point is that there is a lot at stake. The issues are very personal and there is an emotional layer to the family law...
Continue reading the post titled So, you want to settle your family law case?Four Ways to Be a Better Neighbour: London By-Laws and How They Affect You
Although most of us are lucky enough to live next door to reasonable and friendly people, living in a City means that sometimes we get in each otherβs way. If you are building a fence, have a dog or a pool or are planning a big backyard party there are some rules and by-laws you...
Continue reading the post titled Four Ways to Be a Better Neighbour: London By-Laws and How They Affect YouYukon proposes eco fees on tires and electronics
The Yukon government has proposed a new recycling regulation that includes eco fees on tires and electronics. The rollout of a similar system in Ontario several years ago, for Β household hazardous waste, was fumbled and created an embarrassing backlash. Since then, Ontario has been “allergic” to the concept of point-of-sale eco fees, no matter how...
Continue reading the post titled Yukon proposes eco fees on tires and electronicsGovernment delays private right of action under CASL
Recently at Siskinds, weβve written about Canadaβs Anti-Spam Legislation or CASL[1] (see hereΒ and here). In those articles, we described the private right of action contemplated by CASL. Broadly speaking, the private right of action would allow a person affected by a breach of certain sections of CASL to bring an action in court for damages....
Continue reading the post titled Government delays private right of action under CASLWhat real estate professionals need to know about incorporating
On March 4, 2020, Bill 145 received royal assent and amended and replaced the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act with the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA). The most significant amendment ushered in under TRESA is that real estate professionals are now permitted to carry on their business through their own Personal Real...
Continue reading the post titled What real estate professionals need to know about incorporatingObstruction Charge Results in 45 Days in Jail
On August 14, 2017, an individual operating an automotive and scrap metal business at a property situated along Haldimand Highway in Canfield was sentenced to 45 days in jail for obstructing Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Provincial Officers (βMinistry Officersβ) in the performance of their duties, contrary to the Environmental Protection Act. The...
Continue reading the post titled Obstruction Charge Results in 45 Days in JailHow big a flood plain should we protect?
The White House is now consulting on a new executive order that would expand floodplain protection for critical facilities, from the 100 to the 500 year storm line.
Continue reading the post titled How big a flood plain should we protect?Approval process a "vortex of misery"
Debly sued the Ministry of the Environment for $2,322,907.91, for regulatory negligence, negligent investigation, and misrepresentation.
Anyone who has languished in "Approvals hell" may feel a glimmer of sympathy for the Debly family.
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