The recent court decision in the case of CanDeal Group Inc. v. Capservco Limited (2024 ONSC 1315) underscores the enduring relevance of the principle of caveat emptor, or “buyer beware,” in real estate transactions. This principle essentially means that the responsibility for discovering any issues with a property lies with…
The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) has announced that Sean Bawden is the new President of the Board of Trustees. An employment law partner at Kelly Santini, Sean brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as vice president and secretary of the CCLA. He first…
What is Title Insurance? Title insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects property owners and lenders from losses associated with title issues and other covered risks that exist at the time of your purchase but are unknown to you at that time. Title insurance allows purchasers to insure…
Baker v. Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ONCA 842 Insurers will want to take note that the ONCA recently upheld an award of $1.5 million in punitive damages and $ 40,000 for aggravated damages for the misconduct of the long-term disability insurer of the plaintiff. The jury…