The Little Things That Count
Estate disputes can be as emotionally charged as litigation gets. Often, there are homes, bank accounts and other valuable assets at stake. Full Story
Canada
Canada Loses WTO Appeal Regarding Ontario’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program
As an update to our previous post, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its official ruling on Canada’s Appeal regarding Ontario’s Green Energy Act and its Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program. Full Story
Status Update: Social Media and the Service of Documents
State Representative Jeff Leach of Texas recently proposed a bill that has generated significant discussion about the utility of social media in litigation proceedings. Full Story
California’s Proposed “Made in California” Labels Law is State Protectionism
Canada-US Blog has received the following information from Birgit Matthiesen, Special Advisor to the President and CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Full Story
LA Probate Law – The Significance and Essentiality
Every person in our world with a sensible mind thrives for happiness which is not possible if you do not have mental peace. Full Story
Canada Creates Further Uncertainty for Investments by State-Owned Enterprises
On April 29, 2013, the Government of Canada tabled its budget implementation bill, the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, which includes proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA), particularly in relation to state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Full Story
Québec Unveils Its New Mining Tax Regime
The Québec Minister of Finance and the Economy, Nicolas Marceau, with the Québec Minister of Natural Resources, Martine Ouellet, yesterday, on May 6, 2013, made public the new mining tax regime for Québec, a fiscal measure that will apply to an operator’s fiscal year that begins after December 31, 2013. Full Story
Power of Attorney – Be Careful Who You Appoint
Justice J. Wilson’s decision in Ferraton v. Shular is a cautionary tale about how important it is to choose someone trustworthy to be your Attorney for Property. Full Story
Potential Impact of the Ontario Budget On Pension Law
Last week Thursday, the Liberal government in Ontario released its proposed budget. While we’re still waiting to hear from the NDP as to whether their support will ensure its passage, we have prepared a brief summary on its potential impact on pension law in Ontario should it ultimately be passed. Full Story
ALS Society of Essex V. Windsor: Costs in Interlocutory Class Action Appeals
Costs awards are only seldom interfered with on appeal. But that is not to say that they are immunized from appellate scrutiny. Full Story
