NRU Ranks Davies Howe Partners in the Top 3 for Both Toronto and the GTA
We are proud to announce that Novae Res Urbis has once again recognized Davies Howe Partners LLP as a Top Development Law Firm with a second place finish in the GTA and a third place
John Alati on #urbanizeTHIS – Municipal Lawyer John Alati Says The OMB Should Stay
Firm Partner John Alati was invited to speak on #urbanizeTHIS, hosted by Matthew Slutsky and Ara Mamourian, to discuss the value and merits of the Ontario Municipal Board in planning and development law, and why
Divisional Court Rules Ontario Municipal Board Cannot Set Overall Parkland Dedication Caps
The Ontario Divisional Court recently weighed in on the authority of the Ontario Municipal Board to set parkland dedication rates. Nordheimer, J. was critical of a January 15, 2015 Board decision that approved a 25%
Considerations When Requesting a Court Ordered Medical Exam
In personal injury cases there is usually a need to rely on evidence from a doctor or other health practitioner to determine the extent of injuries. However, for any number of reasons the injured party
Fixed Term Employment Contracts and the Duty to Mitigate
In some instances when a contract is breached, there is an obligation on the parties involved to take steps to limit their losses. This rule, which is referred to as the duty to mitigate, exists
Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Possible Defendants for Misrepresentation in Take-Over Bid Circulars
The issuers of take-over bid circulars should take notice of the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Rooney v ArcelorMittal S. A. The case deals with the statutory right of security holders, which is
Development Charges Cannot Result in Subsidy or be Collected for Conservation Authorities
In 2012 Halton Region passed a Development Charge By-law that reduced the number of classifications for residential units. Specifically, the By-law eliminated the distinctions between different sizes of apartments and multiple dwellings. According to the
OUR NEWEST PARTNERS – ISAIAH BANACH AND MEAGHAN MCDERMID
Davies Howe Partners LLP is pleased to announce that Isaiah Banach and Meaghan McDermid have joined our partnership effective August 1 2016. Isaiah and Meaghan are both members of the Land Use and Land Development
Process Over Outcome: Ontario’s Duty of Good Faith in Contractual Dealing
“If you took a poll of Ontarians who have had occasion to frequent the ServiceOntario outlets that dot the Province, there is little doubt that the overwhelming majority would hold the view that the operations
Court Grapples with Anti-SLAPP Legislation
New legislation intended to curb Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) was recently put to the test in a decision on a motion allowing a developer to continue its breach of contract case following an