Defined Benefit Pensions at the SCC
The pension plans for institutions of higher learning are typically Defined Benefit Plans, which is to say that the employer institution’s contributions to the Plan ... Continued
Arbitrator Dismisses Google-Related Grievance
In the February 2009 issue of Campus Counsel, we published an article exploring the growth of cloud computing, and considering some of the many issues ... Continued
Facebook’s New User Name Policy: a Tempest in a Teapot?
On June 13, 2009, the social networking website, Facebook, Inc. began to allow users to personalize their URLs (web addresses) with a unique username (ie: ... Continued
Computing Clouds on the Horizon for Higher Learning Institutions?
Like any other organization, higher learning institutions (“HLIs”) seek to manage and reduce the risks and losses that arise from the delivery of their services. ... Continued
Colleges, Institutes and University Foundations Not Required to Comply With Municipal Land Use Requirements
Who rules the roost, when it comes to the use and development of land owned by the Province and crown agents? The Province, or municipalities? ... Continued
An Overview of Construction Claims: How They Arise and How to Avoid Them
Institutions of higher learning are undertaking major capital projects to deal with ageing infrastructure, deferred maintenance and the demand of a burgeoning student population. This ... Continued
Receipt of Confidential Information
Related to “Access to Information and Protection of Privacy” (another topic in this issue of Campus Counsel) is the question: what obligations arise where confidential ... Continued
Discrimination Policies: Do You Have to do Business With Someone Who is Suing You?
This case will be of interest to universities, colleges, municipalities and other agencies and organizations implementing policies that must pass public scrutiny. Sound Contracting worked ... Continued