ADR
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June 07, 2017
Ontario seeks to modernize Construction Lien Act
Ontario is proposing major changes to the province’s Construction Lien Act to modernize the province’s construction lien and holdback rules, create a prompt payment system to ensure timely payment for contractors, subcontractors and workers and expedite dispute resolution.
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June 02, 2017
Order of the Ancient Commoner goes to Halifax lawyer
Kevin Gibson, a partner in the Halifax office of McInnes Cooper, can add the Order of the Ancient Commoner to his list of achievements.
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May 30, 2017
Wood joins Polley Faith as an associate
Polley Faith LLP announces that Timothy Wood has joined the firm as an associate. Wood's practice includes civil, regulatory and criminal matters.
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May 24, 2017
Dentons plans combination with Peruvian law firm
Dentons has announced it hopes to form a combination with Gallo Barrios Pickmann in Peru, one of the strongest and fastest-growing economies in Latin America.
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May 23, 2017
Former BLG partner Paterson honoured by Ordre de Montreal
Former Borden Ladner Gervais LLP partner Alex K. Paterson has been awarded the Commander's Medal of the Ordre de Montréal, at the order's first official ceremony, held on May 17, 2017 at Montréal City Hall.
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May 18, 2017
LIENS - Enforcement of lien - Arbitration
Application by the defendant, Tata Steel Minerals Canada (Tata Steel), for a stay of the action by the plaintiff, AECOM Consultants, pending arbitration. In 2011, the plaintiff contracted with the defendant for provision of engineering, procurement and construction management services. In 2015, the plaintiff registered a mechanics' lien in the amount of $5.7 million to secure payment under the contract. In 2016, the plaintiff commenced litigation to enforce the lien. On the same day, the plaintiff filed a notice of arbitration. Tata Steel sought a stay of the litigation on the basis the plaintiff could not proceed in two separate forums simultaneously. At issue was whether the mechanics' lien action should be stayed pending arbitration to determine any monies owed under the parties' contract. The plaintiff opposed a stay on the basis it never contracted to forego its lien claim rights, the litigation addressed matters and sought remedies outside of the arbitrator's jurisdiction, and that they were one of several lien claimants involving the defendant.
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May 11, 2017
Horowitz v. Nightingale: the end of secondary arbitration?
Lawyers, mediators and judges often include in their family law settlements or orders a term that issues regarding the interpretation, implementation, or future variation of the settlements or orders shall be determined through mediation/arbitration with a mediator/arbitrator to be agreed upon by the parties. This can be an effective mechanism to resolve issues that arise subsequent to the settlement or order. However, a recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court has thrown into doubt the viability of this process.
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May 09, 2017
Dentons bolsters Hungary presence with promotions
Dentons has strengthened its platform in Hungary and the central and southeast Europe regions with the recruitment and promotion of several legal professionals, including the creation of two new partners.
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May 08, 2017
Former Supreme Court justice joins Osler
Marshall Rothstein, former justice with the Supreme Court of Canada, is joining Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP's Vancouver office.
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May 05, 2017
Crawley MacKewn Brush promotes Markiewicz to counsel
Anna Markiewicz has been promoted to counsel at Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP. She will continue her practice in corporate/commercial and securities litigation.