Arbitration Appeal Rights: Think About Them Before Signing A Contract
Owners and contractors will normally insert an arbitration clause into their contract. When they do so, they rarely consider their rights of appeal from an
What Is The Role Of Owners and Contractors In The Application Of Trust Funds?
Construction Law – Construction Liens – Trust Fund Provisions The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently considered some interesting issues relating to the trust fund
Pay-When-Paid: When Is The Contractor Not Obliged To Pay The Subcontractor?
Construction Law – Building Contract – “Pay When Paid” The Ontario Superior court recently wrestled with the issue of how to interpret and apply a
The Duty To Defend: What Are The Indemnity Obligations In Construction Contracts?
Construction Law – Insurance – Duty to Defend A recent Ontario decision regarding the duty to defend against claims may have wide reaching implications for
Does An Insurance Clause Preclude The Contractor From Being Sued?
An insurance clause in a building contract usually provides that one of the parties will obtain insurance for the project, and that some or all
When Does The Negotiation End And The Limitation Period Begin For An Arbitration Claim?
Construction Law – Arbitration – Negotiations – Limitation Periods – Contract An arbitration clause in a construction contract may be written in a way that