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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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  The “emoji case” gained international attention when a Saskatchewan court ruled that a thumbs-up emoji sent via text message constituted a valid signature in a contract dispute. The case, Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. v. South West Terminal Ltd., highlights the evolving landscape of electronic contracting and the potential legal significance...Read More