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Building Differently, Liening Differently? – Lien Rights And Modular Prefabricated Construction
Modular prefabricated construction has moved from novelty to mainstream in Canada, driven by labour shortages and housing crises. But as off-site fabrication meets on-site assembly, a critical legal question emerges: when do construction lien rights apply to modules built away from the project site? The answer depends on customization, integration, and the parties' intentions regarding permanence.
Canada Real Estate
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McMillan LLP
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Oldcastle v. Division 8: A Timely Reminder That A Leave Application Is Not Enough
The BC Court of Appeal has clarified a critical procedural question in construction litigation: when exactly does a third-party claim commence for limitation purposes? This decision examines whether filing an application for leave satisfies the limitation period, or if the actual Third Party Notice must be filed before time expires, with significant implications for defendants seeking contribution and indemnity.
Canada Litigation
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CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)
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Réclamations pour retards d’exécution et augmentation des prix : Stratégies pratiques pour les projets de construction
Les projets de construction font face à des perturbations croissantes dans les chaînes d'approvisionnement, des régimes tarifaires changeants et une incertitude géopolitique. Comment les propriétaires et entrepreneurs peuvent-ils gérer proactivement ces risques pour réduire les réclamations et améliorer les résultats des projets?
Canada Real Estate
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Les commodités en plein essor : Location de locaux commerciaux et considérations d’ordre opérationnel
Modern office building amenities have become central to commercial lease negotiations, raising complex legal and business questions about costs, user rights, operating standards, and long-term commitments. This article examines five key negotiation points that landlords and tenants must address to protect their interests and minimize disputes over amenity provisions in commercial leases.
Canada Real Estate
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Prompt Payment In British Columbia Construction: Deadlines, Disputes And Adjudication
British Columbia's Construction Prompt Payment Act introduces mandatory payment deadlines and fast-track adjudication for construction disputes. Owners must pay contractors within 28 days, contractors must pay subcontractors within seven days, and payment disputes can be resolved through binding adjudication outside the courts. The legislation also shortens the holdback period under the Builders Lien Act and eliminates standalone liens against holdbacks.
Canada Real Estate
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Un tribunal de l’Alberta rend une décision précisant les limites des contrats financiers admissibles
Les contrats financiers admissibles ne peuvent pas être résiliés dans le cadre d'une procédure en vertu de la Loi sur les arrangements avec les créanciers des compagnies. Dans l'affaire Canacol Energy Ltd (Re), le juge Feasby de la Cour du Banc du Roi de l'Alberta a fourni des indications détaillées sur l'interprétation du Règlement sur les contrats financiers admissibles et s'est expressément écarté de la jurisprudence antérieure.
Canada Insolvency
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Conformité en matière de substances chimiques sous le régime de la LCPE : comment gérer le risque croissant de non-conformité à la réglementation
La réglementation des substances chimiques au Canada évolue rapidement, créant des risques juridiques et opérationnels importants pour les entreprises. Les obligations de conformité s'étendent désormais bien au-delà des simples interdictions de substances, englobant la documentation rigoureuse, la transparence de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et une surveillance réglementaire continue sous le régime de la Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnem
Canada Environment
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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The Canada-U.S. Cuba Compliance Catch-22: How FEMA And SEMA Conflict With U.S. Sanctions Obligations – Part 3 Of 4
This article is Part 3 of a four-part series on Canadian sanctions compliance. Part 1 — Overview covered the core legislative framework. Part 2 — Real Estate examined sanctions risk in real estate transactions. Part 3 focuses on the cross-border compliance conflict that arises when Canadian and U.S. Cuba sanctions obligations collide. Part 4 (July 21) will address Canada’s export control rules and recent amendments to the Export Control List.
Canada International
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Can A Late Higher Bid Reopen A Receivership Sale? Lessons From Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd. V. Conacher Kingston Holdings
Explore critical legal developments in receivership sales and real estate transactions, including how late bids can challenge approved sales and what developers need to know about pre-sale contract disputes. These cases highlight the delicate balance courts must strike between finality and maximizing value in insolvency proceedings.
Canada Insolvency
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Clark Wilson LLP
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