Show Some Consideration
March 27, 2015 By Brian Babcock Maybe you have read, or even signed, a document which included the magic words “In consideration of…” and wondered why that phrase appears. You should never sign a legal document if you do not understand the terms, so the first tip in this article: never be afraid to ask questions before signing contracts, […]
Show Some Consideration
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]March 27, 2015 By Brian Babcock Maybe you have read, or even signed, a document which included the magic words “In consideration of…” and wondered why that phrase appears. You should never sign a legal document if you do not understand the terms, so the first tip in this article: never be afraid to ask questions before signing contracts, […]
Is A Termination Without Cause Always Unjust? No, Says The Federal Court Of Appeal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]March 16, 2015 By Brad Smith In Wilson v. AECL an employee was terminated without cause and provided with 6 months severance pay. The employee complained under the Canada Labour Code alleging his termination was unjust. He argued a termination without cause is always unjust under the Canada Labour Code. Prior to Wilson v. AECL there was debate whether a […]
Wind Farm Wars
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]March 9, 2015 By Mark Mikulasik The approval and review process for wind farm projects was recently considered and approved by the Divisional Court in the case of Dixon v. Director, Ministry of the Environment. Under the Environmental Protection Act, the Director may issue a Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”). Any Ontario resident may then require that the […]