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Court of Appeal overturns the application of a contractual limitation period in a construction contract

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the issue of contractual and statutory limitation periods in construction disputes.

Builders’ risk insurance: recent Ontario court decision confirms broad interpretation of coverage provisions

A recent Ontario judgment was protective of maintaining a broad interpretation of builders’ risk insurance coverage provisions.

Interpreting time requirements in dispute resolution clauses

A recent decision clarified the interpretation of a dispute resolution clause that stipulated when parties must request mediation and/or arbitration.

Completion of contract refers to work performance: not state of accounts

Several applications for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination have been brought before the Ontario Divisional Court.

Judicial review of adjudication determinations in the Ontario Divisional Court

Recent decisions of the Ontario Divisional Court have addressed applications for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination.

Using artificial intelligence in arbitration: the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center’s guidelines

The Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center has published a principle-based framework for the use of AI tools in arbitration.

Beware the contractual limitation period

A recent Ontario court decision addressed the issue of a contractual limitation period. The decision is a reminder to parties to be mindful of their...

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in infrastructure projects

Participants will gain valuable insights into the fast-evolving use of AI in the design, management, monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure...

Judicial review of adjudicator’s determination granted by Ontario Divisional Court

The Ontario Divisional Court has released its first decision allowing an application for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination....

Chatbots: who could be liable for the accuracy of the output?

A recent decision of the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal raises interesting issues regarding the use of AI and the potential for liability.