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Corporations Canada to begin administrative dissolutions of dilatory not-for-profit corporations starting next month
Any lawyers working with not-for-profit corporations should note that, in July 2023, Corporations Canada will begin administrative dissolutions of not-for-profit (NFP) corporations that have not filed an annual return for three years. This policy could impact any dilatory NFP governed under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Corporations Canada have indicated they will send a Notice… Read More »
Categories: Corporate LawFifteen tips for real estate lawyers from Sid Troister of Torkin Manes
The Law Society’s 2023 Real Estate Summit recently took place, and Sid Troister of Torkin Manes identified fifteen important tips and observations taken from speakers and program materials. These are useful for all real estate lawyers to read, and were included in Mr. Troister’s email newsletter. 1. The solicitor client relationship obligations are still with… Read More »
Categories: Real EstateCaseLines Quick Tips from the Office of the Chief Justice
The Office of the Chief Justice shared the new CaseLines Quick Tips document. It was prepared in response to recent concerns raised by the bar about the requirement to have links between documents in CaseLines, such as hyperlinking the text of an affidavit to each of its exhibits or linking all evidentiary citations in a… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationFree CPD video for family lawyers: Practical Ways Lawyers & Mediators can Better Work Together for the Benefit of the Public
Ontario’s Family Law Limited Scope Services Project launched in the fall of 2018. Its mandate is to improve access to family justice by establishing an online, province-wide directory of trained lawyers willing to provide unbundled legal services (with limited scope services). One of the limited scope services most often requested is legal advice and/or drafting… Read More »
Categories: Family LawReminder: 60 Day Notice Requirement Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act
With much of Ontario recovering from significant snowfalls and ice storms over the holiday season, it is a good time to remind the personal injury bar of their clients’ obligations under the Occupiers’ Liability Act to provide notice within 60 days of an incident alleging injury caused by ice or snow. It has been nearly… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationImportant Reminder: Update to Non-Resident Speculation Tax
Effective October 25, 2022, the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) rate was increased to 25 per cent from 20 per cent. It applies to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in residential property located anywhere in Ontario by individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, or by foreign corporations or taxable… Read More »
Categories: Real EstateTips for When a Client Dies
It is a difficult experience when a client dies. However, the right to confidentiality does not end with death and you have continuing professional duties. Our new tip sheet explains the steps to take upon learning that a client has passed away, depending on whether the matter involved litigation, wills or real estate, as well… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Wills & EstatesFree LAWPRO CPD: Video replay of Tips for Real Estate Lawyers
The real estate market is shifting, and so are the risks. LAWPRO is seeing a range of real estate claims and new dangerous real estate frauds. Join our panel featuring leading real estate lawyers and LAWPRO counsel who will share practical tips about key risk areas and how to effectively manage them. Download the materials… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate