Guarantor beware: Potential liability without borrower default

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision held that guarantors may be responsible for the debts and obligations of a borrower, even if the borrower...

Ontario’s new excess soils legislation: legal obligations and risk management (webinar)

In their recent webinar, Osler’s Jennifer Fairfax and Andrew Wong outlined the new regime and its implications for project owners, contractors and...

Federal Court provides guidance on adequacy of supplemental Indigenous consultation and appropriate remedies for operational projects

A recent Federal Court of Canada decision provides important guidance on the scope of the duty to consult where the Crown undertakes supplemental...

Osler virtual fireside chat: In conversation with Rania Llewellyn, President and CEO, Laurentian Bank (Webinar)

Rania Llewellyn speaks to Osler about what it is like to be the first female President and CEO of a major Canadian chartered bank.

Automation can help track key dates for franchise disclosure and contracting

You can automate tracking and reminders for key dates including agreement expiry, renewal, and any applicable cooling off periods between disclosure...

Supreme Court upholds non-liability clause in Québec commercial contract in key ruling

Last Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a non-liability clause in a negotiated commercial contract was valid, reversing a decision from...

SCC decision means courts may reconsider ancillary matters after final judgment

A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision articulates the guiding principles for Canadian courts which are asked to reconsider ancillary matters that...