Whether there is coverage for a loss depends on its cause: did the roof collapse because of snow or wind? Was the plaintiff injured because of the insured’s negligent driving or because of some other act? Insurers issue policies that set out the type of risk they are willing to…
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and support of Indigenous communities, Kelly Santini will be participating in the federal statutory holiday and closing its doors September 30th. All members of the firm are encouraged to educate themselves on issues facing First Nations people, Metis peoples, and…
Key amendments to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) will come into force on July 5, 2021. Ontario government Bill 213, “Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020” (the “Bill”) received royal assent on December 8th, 2020. Notable changes to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Act”) include; Removal of the…
Determining the value of the loss in a property insurance claim can be expensive and time consuming. Section 128 of the Insurance Act of Ontario provides for the resolution of disputes over the value of the loss through an appraisal process. This appraisal process can be an efficient and effective…
Hot off the press: In Malik v Nikbakht, 2021 ONCA 176, the Court of Appeal has resolved inconsistent lower court rulings by affirming a 2019 decision that Family Law Act claimants could not be added to an ongoing claim after the expiration of the two-year limitation period. Ontario’s Family Law…
Kelly Santini’s Andrew Godfrey acted as Canadian counsel to CorVista Health, Inc., a subsidiary of Toronto-based Analytics For Life Inc., on its recent $65M Class C equity raise. Mr. Godfrey led a team that also included Michael Leaver (securities law). The capital raise was led by US-based Ambix Life Science…
Kelly Santini is honoured to be presenting this year’s Ottawa Arts Council Emerging Artist Award. The award recognizes and encourages the achievements of Ottawa artists who are in the early stages of their career in the arts and are working towards becoming recognized professional artists, while engaging with the community….
On December 8, 2020, Bill 118 received royal assent and became law in Ontario. Also known as the Occupier’s Liability Amendment Act, the new legislation will implement a sixty (60) day notice period for a slip-and-fall claim caused by snow or ice when it comes into force. Until then, these…
