Massachusetts expert panel on wind and health recommends comparing all energy sources
Typically, at distances larger than 400 m, sound pressure levels for modern wind turbines are less than 40 dB(A), which is below the level associated with annoyance in the epidemiological studies reviewed.... The considerations should take into account trade-offs between environmental and health impacts of different energy sources, national and state goals for energy independence, potential extent of impacts, etc.
Continue reading the post titled Massachusetts expert panel on wind and health recommends comparing all energy sourcesCase Law Update: It’s Still Hard to Fire Employees For Cause
A number of our blog entries have discussed the challenges employers face in ending an employment relationship for cause, without having to provide notice beforehand (or pay in lieu of notice). Generally, employees must engage in serious misconduct before being subjected to what the Courts have called βthe capital punishment of employment lawβ; theft, workplace...
Continue reading the post titled Case Law Update: It’s Still Hard to Fire Employees For CauseA reader writes about water taking
Hi Ms. Saxe I live in Waterloo Ontario. I wanted to inform you of something I recently discovered. A new well is being proposed in the City of Waterloo and I submitted a Part II order request for the well saying it lacks evidence for proven need, it poses a risk to natural recharge areas...
Continue reading the post titled A reader writes about water takingAntrim: Supreme Court gives compensation for nuisance when highway moved
The Supreme Court of Canada has restored compensation to the Antrim truck stop, which lost its coveted place on the edge of a major highway when the highway was moved. The Court held that the $393,000 loss in business loss and property value was too heavy to expect Antrim to shoulder alone, even though the...
Continue reading the post titled Antrim: Supreme Court gives compensation for nuisance when highway movedKawartha Lakes to seek leave to appeal
The City of Kawartha Lakes has given notice that it will seek leave to appeal the Divisional Court’s decision, which upheld an MOE order against it. The Order required Kawartha Lakes, the victim of a third party oil spill, to pay for the cleanup of that spill on public property. This is the first case...
Continue reading the post titled Kawartha Lakes to seek leave to appealIn Our Community
Energize,Β Inspire, Create Energizing good ideas and inspiring others is an apt description of Siskindsβ approach to community service. While Siskinds lawyers and staff volunteer, sponsor, participate and serve on the boards of amazing causes, weβre also proud of what we create. Following are some examples of our events and projects. Jordan’s Run-The-Runway – September 20,...
Continue reading the post titled In Our CommunityCannabis Sector
The legal aspects of this niche area of law are as complex and fast-paced as the sector itself.
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Technical and legal issues involve multiple stakeholders including governmental and regulatory bodies in this ever-changing field.
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As the world becomes more crowded, it requires extensive and strict regulations. We understand this complex area.
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