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Construction Adjudication
It has now been a little over two years since adjudication and prompt payment came into force in Ontario. To date, adjudication seems to have been the “middle-child” of dispute resolution mechanisms for construction related matters. It’s neither court, nor...
Should I include an arbitration agreement in my contract?
Frequently, commercial Parties will include arbitration agreements in a contract without much thought as to whether it is necessary or even a good idea. There are many things to consider before including an arbitration agreement in your contract. An arbitration...
Suffered a financial loss and want to sue? You have the duty to mitigate.
When you suffer a financial loss that gives rise to a claim, there is an obligation on you to try and minimize your losses. This is referred to as the duty to mitigate. A common question is, does the duty...
Child Injured at School – Who is Liable?
With kids now going back to school, it is worth discussing one of the main concerns parents have when another person is in charge of watching their child: who is responsible if there is an accident and your child gets...
