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Sean Bawden Elected as a Trustee of the CCLA

February 2018

Congratulation to Sean Bawden on his election as a Trustee for the County of Carleton Law Association.  Sean previously served as a Trustee in 2013/14.  The CCLA is the second largest law association in Ontario and provides advocacy, legal education, research and guidance to members of the legal community.

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New Mandatory Standard Form Residential Lease Coming This Spring

Landlords and tenants, take note – as of April 30, 2018, in Ontario a new standard form lease will apply to all tenancies in houses, apartments, condominiums, and basement units. The standard form lease seeks to enhance clarity and consistency while avoiding unnecessary disputes.  Conscientious landlords will still be able…

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Employment Law Issues in M&A – Webinar Recording

10 employment law issues to consider when purchasing or selling a business When it comes to buying or selling a business, there is not shortage of issues to consider and assess. A detailed analysis of the financials and a review of customer and supplier contracts are all part of standard…

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‘You Be The Judge’ – Insurance Law Webinar

There were a lot of influential and fascinating insurance law cases before the Courts in 2017. In this webinar, Mitch Kitagawa, Samantha Iturregui, Allison Russell and Crystal Schulz present and debate four rulings that will impact insurers in 2018 and beyond. Before hearing how the court riuled in each case, viewers…

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Mortgage Insurers Now Offering Rebates For Green Homes

With the new mortgage rules in effect, qualifying for a mortgage is harder than ever for most Canadians. For Buyers who put less than 20% down on their purchase, mortgage insurance becomes a necessary evil- and adds thousands to your closing costs. The good news is that most new construction…

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RISK Case Law Updates

Insurers liable for breach of contract based on release

The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville v Lloyd’s Underwriters, 2017 ONSC 1208 This application dealt with Lloyd’s Underwriters’ purported obligation to defend the Town of Huntsville. The insurers had defended the Town in an initial action (“the first action”) up until settlement but, when residual issues resulted in a…

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