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Compliance Order obtained against condominium owners for unruly behaviour and refusal to wear masks
Friday, May 14, 2021James R.G. CookLitigation, Real EstateCondominium, Compliance, Condominium Act, By-Laws, Masks
Living in a condominium requires a balancing of interests between the residents and compliance with the rules and by-laws that govern the community. No owner can be permitted run amok or...
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Viewing the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Callow through a compliance lens
Wednesday, December 23, 2020James R.G. Cook, Kenneth Jull, Ian SpiegelLitigationContract Law, Supreme Court of Canada, Compliance
The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger on December 18, 2020. This decision is ground-breaking in the world of contracts, and can...
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Facebook To Pay $9 Million Penalty Under Canada's Competition Act
Wednesday, June 3, 2020Kenneth JullLitigation, Competition ActCompliance, Advertising, Administrative Monetary Penalty
On May 19, 2020 the Competition Bureau announced that Facebook Inc. will pay a $9 million administrative monetary penalty (“AMP”), and an additional $500,000 for the costs of the Bureau’s investigation, after...
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Frustration and Pandemic - A Long Term Perspective on COVID-19 and Frustration of Contracts
Thursday, April 2, 2020Kenneth JullLitigationCOVID-19, Compliance, Frustration, Force Majeure, Contract Law
In these times of global health uncertainty and economic troubles it is tempting to jump to the “frustration of contract” conclusion. While we acknowledge that it is tempting to see the current economic trouble as frustrating the performance of contract there are a number of factors that must be considered when...
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Responding to Complaints Before the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Thursday, October 3, 2019Lad KucisLitigation, Health LawComplaints, Disciplinary Hearing, Compliance, Inquiries, Complaints and Report Committee
As legal counsel for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, we are regularly asked questions about the complaints process before the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (“CASLPO”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential information...
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Responding to Complaints Before the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario: A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Monday, August 26, 2019Lad KucisHealth Law, LitigationComplaints, Compliance, Royal College of Dental Surgeons
As legal counsel for dentists, we are routinely asked questions about the complaints process before the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (“RCDSO”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the...
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Cannabis, Compliance, and Trust
Friday, July 26, 2019Kenneth Jull, Jonathan James NehmetallahCannabis, LitigationCannabis Laws, Compliance, Marijuana
Health Canada is investigating CannTrust for growing over ten thousand kilograms of cannabis in unlicensed rooms between October, 2018 and March, 2019. The Globe and Mail reported this week that...
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