Written by Munera Lawyers Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act, RSO 1990, c. C.30, came into force on January 1, 2026, introducing changes that affect holdback payments, prompt payment obligations, adjudication procedures, and how certain construction claims can be litigated. These amendments aim to improve payment flow within the construction industry and provide more efficient...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers Two decisions of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Mobilinx v. Edge1 and 2829785 Ontario Inc. v. Total Home & Yard Improvement Inc., provide important guidance on the type and level of evidence required for a court to declare a construction lien expired on an ex parte motion under Section 45...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers When a director or officer is suddenly shut out of the corporation, it can create major disruptions. Although the process may look different in each case, the Ontario Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) offers a range of remedies for directors and officers who have been excluded from their corporation. Under section 248...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers 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...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers 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...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers 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 Munera Lawyers 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 Munera Lawyers 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...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers During separation, couples often experience disappointment and hurt, leading to a strong temptation to seek validation from their community and beyond. In this digital age, where many facets of life are lived out on social media, it is not surprising that some individuals choose to extend their battle online. However, the...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers Case comment: Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198 The Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Tessaro v. Gora¹ highlights the application of the ultimate limitation period on matters dealing with professional negligence in will drafting. Case Background In 1991, Leopold Ryczkowski retained the defendant lawyer to draft his will. The will names...Read More