The Construction Lien Act: Protection for suppliers of goods and services
The Construction Lien Act: Protection for suppliers of goods and services The typical construction project is a tangle of contracts involving a large number of parties, most of whom will have no direct involvement or contract with the owner. If a party does not have privity of contract with the owner, that party cannot enforce […]
Bids & Tenders 101
Bids & Tenders 101 In order to find a supplier, many businesses and government departments rely on the tender process. The party requiring a particular service or item will draft a request for proposals (RFP) and those who believe they can provide the service or item will submit a tender in the hopes of being […]
Dismissing an Employee on Sick Leave
Dismissing an Employee on Sick Leave The general rule is that employers are entitled to terminate an employee as long as they have just cause for doing so or they have given the employee reasonable notice of the termination or payment in lieu of notice. But what happens in the case of an employee who […]
Right to Counsel
Right to Counsel One of the biggest misconceptions, perpetuated by tv cop shows, is that when a person has been arrested he or she is allowed only a single phone call and woe to that person if no one answers. This is not how things work north of the border. The Canadian Charter of Rights […]
Negligence, Cause & Effect
Negligence, Cause & Effect Whether you are injured in a car accident, on the ski slopes or following a medical procedure, human nature is such that we want to find someone to blame, someone to compensate us for our misfortune. This area of law is known as the law of torts. And while this may […]
Holiday Greetings
Holiday Greetings The lawyers and staff of Birenbaum, Steinberg, Landau, Savin, Colraine LLP extend to you and yours the best of the holiday season. We look forward to working with you in 2006. Once again this year we have made a charitable donation in lieu of sending Christmas cards. This year’s donation is to the […]
Have Fun But Stay Safe – The Obligations of Pool Owners
Have Fun But Stay Safe – The Obligations of Pool Owners Summer is just around the corner and that means lazy days beside the backyard pool. While a pool can bring a welcome reprieve from the summer heat, pool ownership also carries with it certain legal obligations and responsibilities. Occupiers’ Liability ActThe obligations of a […]
Financial Disclosure in the Context of Family Law
Financial Disclosure in the Context of Family Law Are you thinking of getting married? Or moving in together? Are you in the midst of a separation? Or a divorce? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you may have come across the concept of financial disclosure. Whether you are negotiating a marriage […]
Believe It or Not!
Believe It or Not! Cell phone maker, Motorola, is being sued for $35 million by a guy who was injured when his vehicle was hit by another vehicle when the other driver lost control while reaching for her cell phone! The Ohio owners of a golden retriever, who was injured by an invisible electrical fence, […]
What you need to know if you are stopped by the police
What you need to know if you are stopped by the police While much of our legal knowledge comes courtesy of Hollywood, it is important to keep in mind that it is just television and it is usually based on American not Canadian law. In this article we provide you with some basic information about […]