The "One Year" Limitation for Injurious Affection Claims under the Expropriations Act in Ontario 16 décembre 2014 Ruhia Jokhio and Maggie Scull This article explores the application and interpretation of s. 22(1) of the Expropriations Act, namely the one year limitation period for claims of compensation for injurious affection.
Professionalism CPD Hours: Why They Matter 18 novembre 2014 Denise Baker An argument for the importance of professionalism CPD, and overview of an upcoming program of interest.
May You Live in Interesting Times.... 18 novembre 2014 Chris Barnett This article discusses the release of the mandate letters that the Premier sent to each of her Ministers and the possible changes to the municipal landscape that those letters suggest.
New Appointments at the OMB Demonstrate a Trend Toward Cross-Appointments 22 octobre 2014 Roberto Aburto and Connor McGarry Roberto Aburto and Connor McGarry discuss recent appointments to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Toronto Moves Forward with a LAB Experiment 26 septembre 2014 Sean Tyler Toronto City Council has moved to create a Local Appeal Board (“LAB”), making it the first Ontario municipality to experiment with this type of adjudicative body.
New Rules of Professional Conduct: What Every Municipal Lawyer Needs to Know 26 septembre 2014 Kim Mullin On October 1, 2014, new Rules of Professional Conduct will come into force. This article summarizes some of the key changes.
Security for Costs Orders Against Environmental Groups 22 mai 2014 Marc McAree and Nicole Petersen A recent decision reinforces that courts are willing to order security for costs against environmental groups challenging development through judicial review.
Regulating Medical Marihuana Production Facilities through Municipal Land Use Planning 22 mai 2014 Peter Gross On April 1, 2014, the federal Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations came into full force and effect after a transition period intended to phase out the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations.
Updating Ontario's Construction Laws 09 mai 2014 Ministry of the Attorney General Province to Launch Independent Review of the Construction Lien Act.
Where the Lions Are 07 mai 2014 Michael Cochrane Michael Cochrane reviews two very different books about two very different leaders: Rob Ford and Roy McMurtry.