Legal

Supply chain issues are currently plaguing the construction and services industries on a worldwide basis.

Liability insurance policies are designed to respond to claims made against the insured by other people. They are not designed to cover damage to the insured’s own person or property.

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), made up of representatives from all levels of the construction sector, prepares standard form construction contracts for use in Canada.

The claimant’s contribution to the loss will have to be weighed with the contributions of others.

The “plausible inference” test may have consequences for construction

It is well-established that a consultant acting as a contract administrator must be impartial and objective.

Ontario’s Bill 118 marks huge step in the right direction.

New rules push for greater reuse.

Historically at common law in Canada, a liquidated damages clause will be treated as a penalty, and not enforced for public policy reasons, unless the amount is a “genuine pre-estimate” of damages that will actually be suffered.

Documentation is important, although low on the list when avoiding or defending a lawsuit. The first thing is, you don’t want one coming your way.