Legal
May 1, 2012
Of backcharges, deficiences, warranties and guarantees
Demystifying the confusion with backcharges, deficiencies, warranties and guarantees.
Apr 1, 2012
Risk management and project structure - part 2
The key feature that distinguishes these project structures from the other two is that, when properly set up, the project or construction manager does not actually perform the physical work.
Jul 15, 2011
Hold-harmless and indemnification clauses in winter maintenance contracts
The question of who is an occupier for the most part turns on who has responsibility for, or control over, the premises, and depends on the facts of each particular circumstance.
Jun 1, 2011
Think before you stop work
Situations can arise where a contractor or supplier might stop work for various reasons.
May 1, 2011
The Prime Contract and subcontractor obligations
If subcontractors are to be bound by a prime contract, they need to understand its terms.
Apr 1, 2011
Addressing risk: Fuel prices and material availability
Anticipate changes in your contract.
Mar 1, 2011
Avoid disputes and get paid
Taking care to properly describe the scope of work, in as much detail as possible, will go a long way toward preventing disputes.
Dec 15, 2010
Reminiscing on a decade in Horticulture Review
Our law firm first became members of Landscape Ontario in 1998, and I first wrote a column for Horticulture Review in March of 1999.