Canada: Professional Negligence

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee has released CCDC 33, a standardized service contract governing the relationship between design-builders and consultants on progressive design-build projects. This new form establishes the framework for professional design services, payment structures, and liability provisions in the downstream contractual chain. How does this companion document to CCDC 32 balance the consultant's professional obligations with the commercial realities of multi-party construction

When an insurance claim is denied, or the payout is far lower than expected, many policyholders assume there is nothing they can do.

A Tax Court case reveals how settlement agreements can become unstable when institutions attempt to modify terms after acceptance. The dispute centered on whether additional implementation terms could be added...