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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently found that a contractor infringed an architect’s designs and drawings. The contractor used similar architectural plans it had lawfully acquired in connection with one project for another development...By: Dentons

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to escalate, the pandemic has tightened its grip on financial and business markets worldwide. Lockdowns globally have resulted in MNCs and SMEs alike facing severe supply chain disruptions and seemingly...By: Dentons

A round-up of the key legislation, guidance and measures issued to help the UK construction industry deal with the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19). Government and industry guidance is being updated regularly....By: Dentons

Two key financial thresholds relevant to the review of proposed transactions under Canada’s Competition Act and Investment Canada Act were recently confirmed for 2020 as a result of annual adjustments....By: Dentons

Communities—big and small—are trying to adapt to the spread of COVID-19. You are perhaps reading this at home … “How will our construction project be affected?” “What if the masks reserved for concrete mixers are commandeered for use by the local...By: Dentons

COVID-19 AND THE "MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE" CLAUSES IN THE CONTRACTS OF SALE OF PARTICIPATIONS - As of March 13, 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic has spread to more than 120 countries around the world, taking on the character of a real pandemic according...By: Dentons

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced in the 2020 Budget that the government "will invest an additional £1 billion to remove unsafe cladding from residential buildings above 18 metres to ensure people feel safe in their homes". This is on top...By: Dentons

Coronavirus is spreading and, while we cannot predict the scale of the illness and self-isolation, widespread disruption to contain its spread now seems inevitable. When human contact is not possible, how can those involved in time-sensitive, dispute...By: Dentons

Due to the strict deadlines and responsibilities of each party, one of the industries most affected by COVID-19 is the construction industry.  As COVID-19 affects countries all over the world and across all industries, many foreign contractors may...By: Dentons

Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. The Act amended 13 different pieces of legislation respecting municipalities and the land use planning process, including the various charges imposed on development,...By: Dentons