Martin v AGO et al.: The Standard of Care Required of an Occupier is not One of Perfection 20 mars 2023 Lujza Csanyi In Martin v AGO et al. , the Ontario Superior Court reiterated that the standard of care required of an occupier under Section 3(1) of the Occupiers’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.2 (the “Act”) is one of reasonableness and not perfection. Although the standard of care is fact-specific, occupiers are not responsible for eliminating every conceivable form of danger on the premises.
Vitriol or Value? ONCA Provides Direction on Anti-SLAPP Analysis 17 mars 2023 Landan Peleikis In Thorman v. McGraw, the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified section 137.1(4)(b) of the Courts of Justice Act and further narrowed the class of public expression deemed worthy of protection under Ontario’s anti-SLAPP legislation.
Why Use CCDC Contracts? 16 mars 2023 Clive N. Thurston, president, Thurston Consulting Services Inc., former president of the Ontario General Contractors Association The article addresses a repeating “urban legend” that there is no value to using CCDC contracts, and reinforces why the uniquely Canadian system is not only fair but eliminates a great deal of confusion and problems for all parties concerned.
Compare and Contract: CCDC 2 and CCDC 5A 16 mars 2023 James De Melo, lawyer, Construct Legal This article explores two of the most common construction contract formats in Ontario, the CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract and the CCDC 5A Construction Management Contract – For Services, and identifies some of the similarities and differences between these project delivery models.
CCDC Contracts - Roast 'Em or Toast 'Em 16 mars 2023 Dan Fridmar A summary of the event hosted by the OBA's Construction and Infrastructure Law Section on January 19, 2023.
Competition Policy and Canada's Grocers 15 mars 2023 Amy Hill, articling student, The Public Interest Advocacy Centre This article discusses current issues facing Canadian grocery retailers, an upcoming market study and the potential impact of amendments made to the Competition Act.
OBA Civil Litigation Section Insider: Burnout 13 mars 2023 Adil Abdulla This newsletter includes interviews with six lawyers, four of whom are also registered psychotherapists: Erin Durant, Craig Gilchrist, Jordana Bergman, Kara Hardin, Melanie Goela, and Ellen Schlesinger.
Interview with Jordana Bergman 13 mars 2023 Interview conducted by Adil Abdulla and Crystal Park An interview with registered psychotherapist Jordana Bergman.