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WeirFoulds LLP
Rule 30.10 is a very powerful evidence-gathering tool. It empowers the Court to order a non-party to produce documents in their possession, power, or control that are relevant to ongoing litigation.
Fasken
The new Mortgage Services Act, which introduces new licensing requirements and enforcement powers, is expected to come into force later this year.
Lenczner Slaght LLP
A power of sale is a very common mortgage remedy used by lenders where a borrower defaults under the applicable mortgage agreement.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
On March 6, 2024, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) released proposed guidance (Proposed Guidance) outlining FSRA's interpretation of the licensing...
Sorbara Law
In the last couple of years, title and mortgage fraud have plagued the Canadian real estate sphere as technology has continued to advance allowing fraudsters to become increasingly sophisticated...
Lawson Lundell LLP
On February 29, 2024, Alberta's Minister of Finance announced Alberta's 2024 Budget, and in connection with this announcement...
Cassels
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal serves as an important reminder that lessors cannot rely on title and ownership alone nor rely on the distinction...
Pallett Valo LLP
In 2006, the LTA was amended in an attempt to ensure that fraudulent instruments would not be given effect in the title register addressing a valid concern that a property owner...
Gardiner Roberts LLP
Parties in a transaction gone wrong may sometimes blame the other side's lawyer for the results. However, it is well-established in Ontario law that a lawyer generally owes no duty...
Bennett Jones LLP
In Buduchnist Credit Union Limited v. 2321197 Ontario Inc., 2024 ONCA 57 (Buduchnist), the Court of Appeal for Ontario has affirmed that superior courts have broad and flexible jurisdiction...
Sorbara Law
When one is purchasing (or selling) a business, there are generally 2 routes – a share purchase or an asset purchase. In this article, we are going to give an overview of the share purchase process.
Sorbara Law
A Notice of Security Interest, or NOSI, is a legal instrument that allows vendors to register claims against a property's title when homeowners purchase or lease certain equipment...
Cassels
On February 29, 2024, the Government of Alberta released its proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year (the Budget). The Budget may significantly impact registration fees...
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
Over the past several years, much has been made in Ontario about the importance of proper and timely disclosure of settlement agreements amongst parties in litigation proceedings.
Gardiner Roberts LLP
In a decision which removed a fraudulent mortgage instrument from title to the applicants' property, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was critical of the Ontario Director of Titles...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
The current backlog in the Toronto Civil List – where even short motions are being scheduled more than a year out ...
Torys LLP
This article introduces certain key concepts that arise when working with real estate funds. The article begins with a comparative analysis on the general differences between a closed-ended fund...
Gardiner Roberts LLP
Dye & Durham Standard Charge Terms 200033 are the standard charge terms that are included in commercial mortgages, which include standard mortgage provisions.
Clark Wilson LLP
It's not always possible for buyers or families to figure out financing before making the decision to buy real estate.
Miller Thomson LLP
On February 4th, 2024, in a significant move to address the continued concerns over housing affordability in Canada, the federal government announced an extension...
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