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And you thought your contract excluded “lost profits” claims…

In a somewhat surprising recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that a common contractual clause excluding claims for “loss of profits” did not achieve that result. Atos IT Solutions v. Sapient Canada Inc. involved a subcontract for data […]

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Definition and Dissolution of a Partnership

A partnership is “the relation that subsists between persons carrying on a business in common with a view of profit” (The Partnership Act (Saskatchewan), RSS 1978, c P-3, section 3(1)). Partnerships can be formed in relation to any trade, occupation, […]

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What Happens to a Partnership’s Assets and Liabilities upon Dissolution?

A partnership is “the relation that subsists between persons carrying on a business in common with a view of profit” (The Partnership Act (Saskatchewan), RSS 1978, c P-3, section 3(1)). Partnerships can be formed in relation to any trade, occupation, […]

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Things You May Not Know About The Farm Debt Mediation Act

National Insolvency Review, February 2017

Most or all creditors who lend to farmers will be familiar with the Farm Debt Mediation Act, S.C. 1997, c. 21 (the “FDMA”) and the need to serve a notice under the FDMA before taking action against a farmer.  However, […]

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What Health Facilities Need to Know About QCIPA 2016

Risk Management in Canadian Health Care, Volume 18, No. 4, August 2016

This article was originally published in the May 11, 2016 issue of our Health Communiqué.

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Reframing the Refusal Motion: An Interesting Approach

A common occurrence in a litigation file is the refusal of a question posed during an examination for discovery. In some cases, the evidence underlying the question refused could be pivotal to the outcome of the litigation.  In other cases, […]

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Section 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Clarification From CIC Regarding Human Resources Personnel

On June 30, 2011, Bill C-35, a proposed amendment to the Immigration Refugee Protection Act (“IRPA”) was passed into Canadian law. The amendment addresses who is authorized to assist individuals in the preparation of their immigration applications to Canada.  Now […]

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Federal Budget Review

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Important Changes to Alberta Wills and Estate Law

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Mergers and Acquisitions of Franchise Systems

Franchise Voice, Canadian Franchise Association

Franchise Voice, Canadian Franchise Association

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