Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Court of Appeal Overturns Handley Estate Decision In Ontario, it is well-established that litigants must promptly disclose partial settlement agreements. Otherwise, they risk facing adverse consequences. Rule 49.14 of the Rules of Civil Procedure was amended in June of 2025…
Monday, April 27, 2026
In Nigro v. Luciano, 2026 ONCA 283 (“Nigro”), the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed the plaintiff dog-walker’s appeal of a decision dismissing her personal injury action for injuries sustained in a dog attack. The appeal and underlying summary judgement motion…
Monday, December 16, 2024
As we know, 2019 brought about significant changes to the Construction Act with the introduction of adjudication for payment disputes and a prompt payment regime along with others changes to mandatory release of holdbacks, leasehold interest and liens and so…
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic (“COVID”), on May 13, 2024, Registrars of local Ontario courts have resumed sending out notices entitled Order Dismissing Action for Delay – Form 48D (“Dismissal Notices”). A Dismissal Notice signifies that a party’s…
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Construction disputes often arise as a result of disagreements between the parties to a construction contract. Typical issues which may lead to a disagreement between the parties include the occurrence of a delay event, changes to the design of a…
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Soloway Wright LLP is frequently contacted by individuals as shareholders who are looking to understand their rights as shareholders and know what options are available to them to assert or enforce their rights, especially if they are minority shareholders. Many…
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Many individuals found themselves feeling helpless, anxious, or angry as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. As information developed, work, commercial, and care environments changed. Some people may have found themselves asking: is it possible to hold individuals, businesses, or institutions accountable…
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