Back to Square One: Court of Appeal Orders New Hearing in Hamilton Encampment Case
Pam Hrick discusses the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision to send the Hamilton encampment case back for a new hearing on key Charter issues.
- Municipal Law, Appeals
- Employment and Labour LawManufacturing and Supply Chain
Building the Workforce Needed for Sustainable Manufacturing Growth
This blog explores how strategic employment planning can help manufacturers attract talent, retain critical knowledge, and reduce operational risk.
- Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Manufacturing Facility Acquisitions: Structuring Deals to Avoid Post Closing Real Estate Risk
Learn how thoughtful due diligence and deal structuring can help manufacturing buyers reduce post-closing real estate risks and protect long-term value.
- Employment and Labour Law
Lessons from a Costly OHSA Reprisal Decision: How Employers Can Limit Liability
A practical guide for employers on reducing legal and financial exposure in workplace-safety reprisal cases through credible, specific documentation.
- Municipal Law, Commercial Real Estate and Land DevelopmentManufacturing and Supply Chain
When Your Property Can’t Support Your Business: Land Use and Zoning Risks for Manufacturers
Learn how zoning, land use rules and environmental liabilities can affect manufacturing properties, operations, expansion plans and acquisitions.
- Estate Litigation
Understanding the Timelines Involved in Estate Litigation in Ontario
David Waites explains how long estate litigation can take in Ontario, from initial disputes and mediation to discovery, trial and appeals.
- Wills Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation
Capacity Proceedings Explained: When to Seek a Court-Ordered Capacity Assessment (and What Happens Next)
Concerned about a loved one's decision-making ability? Learn how court-ordered capacity assessments work and when they may be granted.
- Construction Law
Change Orders and Margin Erosion: How Construction Leaders Can Protect Project Profitability
Change orders are unavoidable in construction. Learn how proper documentation, communication, and contract compliance can prevent costly disputes.
- Estate Litigation
Family Farm, Family Fallout: Ontario Court Untangles a 30-Year Trust Dispute
What happens when a family farm, informal promises, and decades of hard work collide in court? David Waites explores a recent Ontario decision that untangled a 30-year dispute over farmland ownership, trust arrangements, and unpaid labour.
