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Case Summary: RBC v. 1108135 Ontario Inc – Director’s Liability found for Line of Credit but Not Credit Card

Written by: Sara Bahadori When small corporations borrow funds, lenders often require a personal guarantee from the owner. If a dispute arises over the owner’s personal liability, courts will look at the contract and the context in which the agreement was made. The recent case of Royal Bank of Canada v. 1108135 Ontario Inc., 2025...

Business, Litigation

Artificial Intelligent in Law: A Cautionary Tale

Written by: Naa Lansana The legal landscape in recent weeks has been abuzz with commentary on artificial intelligence (AI) hallucinations (fake cases generated by AI), and the negative attention that can ensue for lawyers when AI goes rogue. In the endorsement of Justice FL Myers released on May 6, 2025 following a motion heard in...

Business, Family, Litigation

Ontario’s Construction Adjudication Regime Is Evolving: What You Need to Know in 2025

Written by: Sara Bahadori Ontario’s adjudication process for construction dispute resolution—administered by the Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (ODACC)—has marked a significant shift in resolving payment and performance issues in the construction industry. Introduced as the first adjudication system of its kind in Canada, ODACC was designed to provide a quick, interim dispute resolution...

Business, Litigation

Construction Disputes: Understanding the Adjudication Process in Ontario

Written by: Sara Bahadori The construction industry moves fast — and disputes do not wait until the end of a project. That is where adjudication comes in. Introduced under Ontario’s Construction Act, RSO 1990, c C.30, the adjudication process is designed to help parties to a construction contract resolve disputes quickly, affordably, and with minimal...

Business, Litigation

Liens 101: What Is a Construction Lien in Ontario?

Written by: Sara Bahadori A construction lien is a legal right that allows a party to secure payment for services or materials supplied to improve a property. Governed by Ontario’s Construction Act, RSO 1990, c C.30, a lien attaches to the property itself, creating a legal hold over it until payment is made. This remedy...

Business, Litigation

To Terminate or Not to Terminate: That Question Lies in Your Termination Clauses

Written by: Stefania Rotundu Recent developments in Ontario caselaw has placed a renewed emphasis on the specific wording in termination clauses. Employers should ensure their termination clauses remain valid in light of these developments or risk exposing themselves to hefty compensation payouts to employees upon termination. In Ontario, most employment contracts are governed by the...

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