On March 12, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its proposed new registration Interim Final Regulation (IFR).[1] It becomes effective on April 11, 2025. The IFR outlines the existing long-term regulations that provide that it is
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When Appraisals Clash: Lessons from a Commercial Property Dispute
A version of this article was originally published in RENX.ca
What happens when a commercial tenant has the option to purchase the property that it is leasing but the parties cannot agree on the value? The simple answer is to…
Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Periods for Loans, Gifts, and Estate Claims
The question of when a lawsuit can be commenced in Ontario seems pretty straightforward – in general, a plaintiff has two years from the date when the basis for a claim is (or should have been) discovered. It sounds simple…
Support for Temporary Employment Agencies: WSIA Changes Ahead
Temporary Employment Agencies (TEAs) should become familiar with a change to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (“WSIA”)[1], which creates a new classification, 001281, added to Class L.
Traditionally, for premium setting with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board…
Court of Appeal Decides Fate of “Crypto King” $500,000 Deposit
By Sahar Cadili
In 2021, the self-proclaimed “Crypto King,” along with an associate, paid a $500,000 deposit to purchase a commercial real estate property to store their exotic car collection.
The “Crypto King,” Aiden Pleterski, had received more than $40 million from investors…
When Property Managers Change Jobs: Who Keeps the Client?
In the property management industry, where everything is deeply competitive, a critical question is whether or not a property manager is entitled to switch from one property management company to another and, at the same time, continue servicing the same…
Commercial Lease Modifications: Why Oral Agreements Don’t Hold Up in Court
By Ellad Gersh
Most people likely understand the risks of trying to rely on an oral agreement to vary the terms of a commercial lease. Nonetheless, parties often get into disputes over whether there was an oral agreement that varied the terms of…
Guidance on the Double Default Rule in Real Estate Transactions
This article was originally published on RENX.ca.
In real estate transactions, the phrases “ready, willing, and able to close” and “time is of the essence” are familiar to buyers and sellers alike. The rules and consequences have become more clear…
Delaware Corporate Law to Follow Canadian Corporate Law
By Alan Litwack
Corporate lawyers in Canada tend to follow decisions of the Delaware Courts involving corporate governance and shareholder matters, as decisions of the Delaware Courts are often a bellwether as to how certain aspects of corporate law may evolve in Canada,…
Are You Getting Bang for Your Buck with Canadian Trademarks?
On January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced significant increases to the government fees it levies on actions before the Canadian Trademarks Office, including fee increases of over 30% for filing applications and renewing registrations. Similar fee…