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We are pleased to announce that James Harnum and Daniel Resnick have been elected to serve on the following OBA Law Section executives: James Harnum: Pension and Benefits Law Daniel Resnick: Construction and Infrastructure Law

On April 28, 2020, the Minister of Education appointed Arleen Huggins to conduct an investigation of the Peel District School Board (PDSB) to examine the PDSB’s compliance with the Minister’s 27 binding Directions issued on March 13, 2020, aimed at dismantling structures within the PDSB that perpetuate racism, and in particular, anti-Black racism, and on reforming

Koskie Minsky LLP is pleased to announce that 14 of the Firm’s lawyers were chosen by their fellow professionals to be listed in the 2020 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory compiles lists of outstanding professionals by conducting peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their

On April 7 we posted an article discussing issues created in the construction industry as a result of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the “Suspension Order”) issued on March 20th.  There has been a great deal of debate among construction lawyers and in the construction industry as to the exact impact of the

On March 17, 2020, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Just the day before, the Ontario courts took the unprecedented step of suspending all non-urgent hearings and court-related matters until further notice. On March 20, 2020, the Lieutenant Governor in Council made an Order

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, few construction projects are immune to shortages of manpower and materials, or the threat of governmental stop work orders. Importantly, there are two legal concepts designed precisely for this type of unforeseeable, destabilizing event: the “force majeure” clause, and the doctrine of frustration. Force Majeure Clauses A “force

We are pleased to announce that Koskie Minsky and co-counsel have been named finalists in the Class Action Team of the Year category at the 2020 Canadian Law Awards presented by Lexpert.  The team was selected for its exceptional work and outstanding results, including a $900 million award to the plaintiffs, in connection with a

Please be advised that our physical offices will be closed indefinitely, due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.  However, the lawyers and staff of Koskie Minsky LLP are fully equipped to work remotely and are committed to providing excellent and timely services to our clients through virtual means during this challenging period.  We will also

James Sayce will be speaking at the Advocates’ Society “Motion Advocacy” Program on Tuesday March 3, 2020. The Program will take place at the Advocates’ Society Education Centre, 2700-250 Yonge Street in Toronto. Topics Include: What is effective advocacy in Motions Court? Strategies for bringing different types of motions Best practices for preparing motion materials

  Learn more below and subscribe to the NEW Privacy and Compliance Blog here!   Civil Litigation As privacy concerns and data protection increasingly become key concerns of corporations, employers/employees and individuals, Koskie Minsky LLP’s lawyers have experience to advise you on compliance matters involving the application of privacy and data protection legislation to you,