January 2026

How the Amended Construction Act Changes the Game on Lien Claims On January 1, 2026, key amendments to the Construction Act came into effect, changing holdback payment procedures, allowing joinder of claims, and expanding opportunities for adjudication and other claims. Owners and contractors need to be aware of the new changes when making decisions on...Read More

When a Settlement Isn’t Paid but Still Survives Settlement agreements are intended to finally resolve disputes. When payment obligations are not met, however, parties often assume the agreement has collapsed and that the underlying claims automatically revive. In this post, the litigation lawyers at Walker Law examine Clark v. 189557 Ont. Inc.,[i] which is a...Read More

Relying on Hearsay in Injunctions: When Does It Meet the Test? Hearsay statements are permitted in a motion for injunction, but one must avoid relying heavily on such statements when there is a higher standard of proof to meet. Our firm was recently successful in One World Logistics Group Corp v Sotiri[1]. This case serves...Read More