Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Construction law in Ontario is in transition as extensive changes to the Construction Act are rolled out. Seven years in the making, the amendments overhaul much of the Act (formerly known as the Construction Lien Act), and aim to modernize…
Friday, February 7, 2020
In our “Early 2019 Judicial Updates” we discussed the impact of the decisions in Cormier v. St. Joseph Communications. Since then, the Ontario Court of appeal has upheld that decision, which found that Ms. Cormier’s status as a contractor prior to…
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Soloway Wright has always believed in giving back to the community, including helping its members reach their full potential. For over 70 years, Soloway Wright has successfully advised, negotiated and advocated on behalf of corporate employers, individual employees, and professional…
Monday, December 30, 2019
By Crystal McConkey, Articling Student The Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario is making adjustments to the Small Claims Court and Simplified Procedure processes to make it easier for parties to resolve their legal issues. The changes are meant…
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie McGuinty v 1845035 Ontario Inc (McGuinty Funeral Home) 2019 ONSC 4108 This past summer, the Ontario Superior Court issued an important judgment that illustrates the enormous financial risks that employers run when they choose to…
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Soloway Wright LLP is pleased to announce that five of our lawyers have been selected by their peers to the rankings of the Best Lawyers 2020. Please join us in congratulating the Soloway Wright lawyers rated as Ottawa’s Best Lawyers:…
Friday, August 23, 2019
Summer in Ottawa is great, and law students seem to have noticed! Last week Soloway Wright invited law students entering their 2L year to learn about our firm and how to have the best law student experience. While recruiting won’t…
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Authors – Alan Riddell, Kyle Van Schie Employee or Contractor? Cormier v. 1772887 Ontario Limited c.o.b. as St. Joseph Communications, 2019 ONSC 587 This case touched on two important issues for employers: how to tell the difference between employees and…
Thursday, July 25, 2019
By Alan Riddell When terminating employees, should you always insist on their signing a Release, releasing your organization from potential claims? Probably not. In some cases, securing a Release may involve far more trouble than it is worth. Recognizing when,…
Monday, July 22, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie Employers have a legal obligation to provide employees with a harassment-free workplace. They are obligated to take all reasonable precautions to protect their employees in the workplace. This includes the steps that an…
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