On September 30, 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the Ontario Superior Court decision of Justice Ryan Bell in Mississippi River Power Corporation v. WSP Canada Inc., 2018 ONSC 6104. This is an important case for owners, consultants and contractors because it means that a limitation of liability…
New Year, New Rules Changes to the Rules for Simplified Procedure in Ontario January 1, 2020, brought in changes to the rules governing Simplified Procedure under the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario. These changes will have an immediate impact on how insurers manage their files as they progress through…
An estate trustee is entitled to compensation for his/her endeavours in the administration of an estate. However, the quantum of compensation can result in litigation if the beneficiaries perceive the proposed amounts to be unreasonable. A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court provides guidance to estate trustees claiming compensation…
The Ontario Court of Appeal released a new decision in Tomec v Economical Mutual Insurance Company, which affirmed that the two-year limitation period in section 281.1(1) of the Insurance Act (the “Act”) and section 51(1) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“SABS”) are subject to the rule of discoverability. Facts…
We are very pleased to welcome Michael Nehme to Kelly Santini LLP. Based in our west end office, Michael advises business owners on all aspects of their commercial real estate needs. He also advises on corporate/commercial law and acts for many individual home buyers and sellers on their residential real…
Real estate agents have a lot to manage when helping buyers and sellers with the biggest transactions of their lives. While most sales go off without a hitch, some transactions can be problematic and result in long-term legal disputes and damage to the agent’s reputation. In this two-part webinar, Kelly…
So you’ve found the perfect space to rent for your new business and now it’s time to secure the space by entering into a lease with the landlord. This can be an overwhelming process for a new commercial tenant as there are many things to consider when entering into a…
The Ontario Court of Appeal released a new decision in Benson v Belair Insurance Company Inc. which affirmed that an insured may be entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits when injured in an off-road vehicle accident, even where the accident occurs in a jurisdiction which does not mandate insurance coverage for…