David Ford Interviewed by Canadian Family Offices
Clark Wilson Family Office partner David Ford, FEA was interviewed by Canadian Family Offices for the article, “Seven dos and don’ts in M&A deals“. Canadian Family Offices ... Continued
Using Shareholders’ Agreements to Avoid Deadlock in Family Enterprises
1. Shareholders’ Agreements 101 The shareholders of a company are its owners, holding basic rights such as appointing directors and sharing in the company’s profits. ... Continued
Ensuring Continuity of Family Vision & Values in the Family Enterprise
1. Family Business Philosophy Every family has their own vision, values, and business philosophy. However, putting this vision and philosophy into practice in the family ... Continued
WATCH: Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People
On November 8, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar, “Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People”. Speakers included ... Continued
[Upcoming Webinar] Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People
Save your seat for our complimentary construction law webinar, “Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People.” Construction project owners, contractors and lawyers will ... Continued
Professional Services Exclusion: A Cautionary Note for Trade Contractors
By Satinder Sidhu Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) policies typically provide coverage for businesses against claims for bodily injury and property damage caused through their operations. ... Continued
Proper “Claimant” Under an L&M Bond
By Satinder Sidhu Labour and material payment bonds are meant to protect parties that contribute to a construction project as a subcontractor or supplier. To ... Continued
Webinar Now Available | Construction Law:
Year in Review
On February 28, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a seminar, “Construction Law: Year in Review”. Speakers included Satinder Sidhu (Moderator), Roy Nieuwenburg, ... Continued
[Webinar] Construction Law: Year in Review
Successful construction projects depend on a solid understanding of the legal framework in which the parties operate. In 2022, Canadian courts considered a number of ... Continued
Important Notice about FIPPA – Mandatory Breach Notification and Privacy Management Program Requirements Coming into Effect on February 1, 2023
By Jeff Holowaychuk and Abigail Choi From February 1, 2023, public bodies in BC will be required to comply with the mandatory privacy breach notification ... Continued
Pay Up: The Application of Pay-When-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
By Satinder Sidhu. The recent decision in Canadian Pressure Testing Technologies Ltd v EllisDon Industrial Inc., 2022 ABKB 649 illustrates the importance of clear drafting ... Continued
Duty to Defend Triggered: Ambiguous Pollution Exclusion Clause
By Satinder Sidhu. A tragic workplace accident, resulting in the death of the insured, laid the background for the Ontario Court of Appeal’s (the “ONCA”) ... Continued