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Recent Amendments To The Construction Act: A Guide For Design Professionals And Their Insurers
The Construction Act (the “Act”) governs Ontario’s construction industry, establishing the framework for key industry mechanisms to regulate cash flow, and prescribe alternative dispute resolution on construction projects throughout the Province. Originally enacted as the Construction Lien Act in 1983, the statute has been subject to significant reform in response to evolving industry practices and concerns voiced from stakeholders.
Canada Real Estate
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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
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When Arbitration Isn’t Final: New BC Court Of Appeal Ruling Gives The Green Light To Procedural Fairness Appeals In Arbitration
As of a recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision (the “Court” or the “Court of Appeal”), the answer may be yes —and through more than one avenue. In Green Light Solutions Corp. v. Kern BSG Management Ltd., 2025 BCCA 408 [Green Light], the Court of Appeal clarified that alleged breaches of procedural fairness in a domestic arbitration may qualify as questions of law under section 59(2) of the Arbitration Act, S.B.C. 2020, c. 2 (the “Act”).
Canada Litigation
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Miller Thomson LLP
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Court Of Appeal Overturns Handley Estate Decision
Ontario courts have long required immediate disclosure of partial settlement agreements, with severe consequences for non-compliance. A recent 2025 decision clarifies how new procedural rules interact with established case law regarding settlements that transform adversarial relationships into cooperative ones. The ruling confirms that certain types of undisclosed settlements will continue to result in the harshest remedy available.
Canada Litigation
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Soloway Wright
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Court Of Appeal Summaries ( May 11 – 15, 2026 )
The Ontario Court of Appeal issued decisions on several civil matters during the week of May 11, 2026, addressing complex issues ranging from insurance coverage disputes and corporate veil piercing to anti-SLAPP motions and administrative tribunal independence. These rulings provide important guidance on summary judgment procedures, causation analysis in multi-event losses, and the scope of deliberative secrecy protecting tribunal communications.
Canada Litigation
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Blaney McMurtry LLP
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