Alleviating the Labour Shortage: Limit on Student Work Hours Temporarily Lifted
Oct 11, 2022Recent immigration policy changes relating to off-campus work by international students in Canada
Skating on Thin Ice: Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Hockey Conspiracy Case, While Adding Uncertainty to Motions to Strike
Oct 5, 2022Federal Court of Appeal confirms an important limitation on the scope of the conspiracy offence, but raises uncertainty about the standard on motions to strike.
Canadian Sanctions Revisited: More Russian and New Iranian Sanctions, Including Price Cap on Russian Oil
Oct 4, 2022Canada continues to update its sanctions relating to Russia, Ukraine, and Iran. It will also implement a price cap on Russian oil as part of a G7 initiative.
Good Faith in Business Transactions – Five Considerations for Businesses
Oct 3, 2022The law of good faith continues to evolve. This article provides five considerations for businesses to keep in mind when drafting and performing their contract.
Unpaid Leave for Failure to Vaccinate Not a Termination of Employment
Oct 3, 2022In the first civil case since mandatory vaccination policies have become widely implemented by employers throughout Canada, a British Columbia Court has ruled on the validity of mandatory vaccination policies and an employer's right to place non-compliant employees on an unpaid leave of absence.
Upfront Compensation for Segregated Funds: Is a Total Ban on the Horizon?
Sep 28, 2022Insurance Regulators are exploring regulatory changes to Segregated Funds compensation arrangement on Insurers, Intermediaries and Consumers.
Too Quick to (Summary) Judge: The Shortcomings of Summary Judgment in Patent Actions in Canada
Sep 27, 2022The FCA addresses the shortcomings of summary judgment in patent cases, along with issues relating to "common general knowledge" and experimental testing.
Land Use Planning and BOMA Standards: Issues and Possible Solutions
McMillan’s Commercial Real Estate and Litigation & Dispute Resolution teams are offering a conference on a variety of current issues relating to real estate development and BOMA Standards.
Just Say No (to Fixed-Term Employment Contracts): Court Awards 23 Months’ Pay to Former Business Owner
Sep 26, 2022The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued another warning to employers who enter into fixed-term contracts with their employees.
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