Siskinds is very pleased to announce that Denise Korpan has been appointed as a Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Division, here in London.
We are very excited for Denise and thank her for her years of partnership, friendship and collegiality. While we know Denise will be an excellent addition to the Bench in this Province, we also know she will be missed very much here at Siskinds. For full details as announced by the Department of Justice please...
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds is very pleased to announce that Denise Korpan has been appointed as a Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Division, here in London.Does your home renovation make you a “constructor”? Believe me, you need to know!
How often have you undertaken a home renovation project yourself? You might have hired out the more skilled aspects – maybe an electrician, a plumber, or a drywall taper (we all know “a guy”, don’t we?). You’re perfectly capable of overseeing the project generally; there’s no need to hire a general contractor just to finish a basement...
Continue reading the post titled Does your home renovation make you a “constructor”? Believe me, you need to know!Siskinds was presenting sponsor for London Health Sciences Foundation 24th annual Country Classic Auction held November 5th with more than 1,000 people in attendance.
A surprise appearance by the Barenaked Ladies delighted the crowd. For further information about the event click here:
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds was presenting sponsor for London Health Sciences Foundation 24th annual Country Classic Auction held November 5th with more than 1,000 people in attendance.Tree Trimming
Mature trees add beauty and character to any neighbourhood, while providing cool shade in the summer, wildlife habitat and clean air. But trees can also cause tension between neighbours, particularly where they grow across property lines. With the increasingly intense “freak storms” that climate change brings, added to our normally tempestuous weather, trees are subjected...
Continue reading the post titled Tree TrimmingToxic Trespass
If You Love Our Children Productions has released its second documentary on children’s health and the environment, Toxic Trespass. The film explores frightening links between pollution and childhood cancer, focusing on high rates of illness in Windsor and in the Aamjiwnaang First Nations reserve, Sarnia. It has a wide range of targets, especially pesticides, diesel...
Continue reading the post titled Toxic TrespassLafarge to appeal landmark decision
Lafarge announced today that it will seek leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal from the June 18 decision of the Divisional Court. (See https://www.siskinds.com/2008/06/19/lafarge-victory/). Lafarge points out that the court’s ruling would discourage alternative energy investments in Ontario, and could result in the approval process doubling the cost of the project. Lafarge had applied to...
Continue reading the post titled Lafarge to appeal landmark decisionImportant brownfield reforms
The Ontario government has today posted significant proposed changes to its brownfield regulation and standards. The complete package has been posted on the EBR and can be found at www.ontario.ca/brownfields under the “Protecting the Environment” link. Also attached is an unofficial consolidated version of what O. Reg. 153/04 would look like if the proposed amendments were adopted.
Continue reading the post titled Important brownfield reformsGreat-West Lifeco Inc. Class Action Settlement
Further information on the Canada Life Financial Corporation and Great-West Lifeco Inc. Class Action Settlement. Further information on the Canada Life Financial Corporation and Great-West Lifeco Inc. Class Action Settlement. Available following this link http://www.classaction.ca/content/actions/GreatWestCanadaLife.asp.
Continue reading the post titled Great-West Lifeco Inc. Class Action SettlementClass action upswing behind OSC settlement shift?
The Financial Post reports on Ontario Securities Commission’s new proposed policy.To read the full story, please visit http://www.canada.com/business/Class+action+upswing+behind+settlement+shift/5597975/story.html.
Continue reading the post titled Class action upswing behind OSC settlement shift?Siskinds is proud to announce that Scott Ritchie and Charles Wright have been named to the 2012 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
Selection to the 2012 Lexpert / ALM 500 Directory is limited only to the top 500 vote recipients in the survey who are the considered the Most Frequently Recommended by their peers. It is a special honour and Siskinds congratulates Scott and Charles. For more information, please visit http://www.lexpert.ca/.
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