Contracts, Agreements & Governance

14 Jan

Different Types of Business Law

If you own a business, chances are that you will have to consult with a business lawyer a number of times during the length of your...

9 Feb

Breached Agreements of Purchase and Sale: Can I Recover My Losses?

Many Real Estate transactions wind up breaking down between the point where an Agreement of Purchase and Sale has been signed and the transaction is completed...

3 Feb

Should the RCMP Unionize? Share Your Views.

When it comes to labour law, the existence or non-existence of unions in a certain field can make all the difference.With this in mind, members of...

13 Jan

Real Estate law: Can You Refuse to Close if Your Condominium Square Footage is Less Than You Bargained For?

In real estate law, representations are very important elements to any agreement of purchase and sale. Typically the party selling the property will represent things such...

25 Nov

Contract Law: Rescission Anyone?

When a client has an issue with a contract he/she most certainly looks to whether the issues caused any damages. I would agree that this is...

17 Nov

Canadian Government to Provide “Window” into Decision-Making After Blocking BHP’s Potash Bid

The Canadian Government is set to establish rules with respect to foreign investment within the month after it blocked BHP Billiton of Australia's $39 billion hostile...

16 Nov

Real Estate Law: Choosing a Real Estate Lawyer and Understanding Fees

Often clients will shop around for legal services as if they were a commodity and not a service and therefore the lowest price is the only...

25 Oct

Real Estate Law: What the Difference is Between a Condition and a Warranty and Writing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale

One of the most important things I stress to Realtors and purchaser clients is to make sure it is very clear in the agreement of purchase...

24 Aug

More Provisions in the Real Estate Agreement of Purchase and Sale

Spousal consentWhen selling a matrimonial home like a principal residence or cottage, it is always necessary to have the non-title holding spouse consent to the sale. ...

16 Aug

Real Estate Law: Closing a Real Estate Transaction

Choosing a closing date The closing date can be whenever the parties agree upon, however selecting a closing date on a weekend or statutory holiday will prevent your...