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The Latest on Rule 49 Offers to Settle

June 3, 2015 | Kate Genest, Theodore J. Madison

MT Litigation Blog

Facts: 11 months before trial, a defendant makes an offer to settle. On the eve of trial, the plaintiff accepts the offer. The offer includes as a term, “costs to be agreed upon or assessed.” After acceptance of the offer, […]

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Employer Communication during Union Drives: The Dos and Don’ts

April 27, 2015 | Evan Campbell

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

There is not much more frightening for employers than the possibility of becoming unionized. Upon learning of a union drive in the workplace, an employer should develop a strategic response to ensure the best chance of defeating a union’s organizing […]

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Ontario Announces E-Filing for Small Claims Court

April 8, 2015 | Kate Genest

MT Litigation Blog

Following a successful six-month pilot project, Ontario plaintiffs can now file small claims court forms and pay court filing fees online. So far, the e-filing service is only available to parties who are initiating claims (defendants cannot respond to a […]

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Employer Obligations in Terminations of Temporary Foreign Workers

March 23, 2015 | Shannon M. Houston

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

Outside of the rights and obligations provided to Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents in terminations, what additional factors do employers need to be aware of when terminating a temporary foreign worker (“TFW”)? With a number of employers going through group […]

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Nuisance and Neighbours

March 12, 2015 | Emma L. Johnston

The Food Web: Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law

The interplay between farms and neighbouring properties is not an easy one. Many normal farm activities may involve unpleasant noises and odours that impact neighbouring properties. Conceivably these activities could constitute an actionable nuisance. A nuisance is an activity which […]

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Tips for Managing WSIB Claims

February 9, 2015 | Evan Campbell

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

Dealing with the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (“WSIB”) can be a challenging and expensive process for any employer. Each claim commenced in relation to a work-related injury can have a significant financial impact on an organization. Schedule 2 employers […]

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Moore v. Getahun – Court of Appeal Clarifies Rules Regarding Expert Witnesses

January 29, 2015 | Eric Sherkin

MT Litigation Blog

In January of 2014, Madam Justice Wilson of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released her reasons in Moore v. Getahun. The case was not noteworthy for the facts, which related to a motorcycle accident in which the plaintiff injured his […]

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Bad Faith and Claims Surviving Bankruptcy

January 19, 2015 | Eric Sherkin

MT Litigation Blog

One of the primary reasons why people declare bankruptcy is that upon being discharged, the bankrupt person is released from their obligation to repay most of the debts that had existed at the time they went bankrupt. I say most […]

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Why Would Anyone Want an Unlimited Liability Company?

October 31, 2014

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

This posting was authored by Stephen Rukavina, an Associate in the Vancouver Office of Miller Thomson LLP An unlimited liability company (“ULC”) is a common entity US businesses use as a Canadian subsidiary or to hold Canadian assets.  This can seem […]

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Part XIII Tax: Withholding Tax on Canadian-Source Income

September 16, 2014 | Graham Purse

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

Introduction When a Canadian resident makes a payment to a non-resident, the Canadian payor is required to withhold 25% in certain circumstances. Generally, the requirement arises where the payment is of a passive nature – this includes interest, dividends, rents, […]

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