Arbitration

Waiver of the Right to Arbitrate Many contracts include arbitration provisions and arbitration agreements, which allow the parties to the contract to agree in advance that some or all disputes that arise out of the contract will go to arbitration, rather than going to court. Arbitration can be an efficient and cost-effective way of dealing...Read More

Ontario Divisional Court Says Labour Arbitrator Failed to Apply Proper Test for Discrimination According to Judge Ryan Bell (“Bell J”) an arbitrator incorrectly dismissed a request that there be a finding of discrimination, which was made by the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (“AMAPCEO”). Bell J overturned that decision because the...Read More

In contract, cases often seem to come down to basic, fundamental principles. Where those principles are not all carefully considered, an employment lawyer who thinks they just drafted the perfect contract for their client might wind up having given them a contract that is entirely unenforceable, which means that it has no legal effect. Giving...Read More

Last month we discussed how franchise disputes can be resolved from the perspective of the franchisor. This month, we consider the options available to the franchisee.Read More

You’re involved in a lawsuit, you want your day in court, but you also want to resolve the dispute quickly and you’re concerned about legal bills.Read More

Has someone committed a wrong against you? Are you thinking of suing? Here are some issues you should first consider.Read More