Seminar Papers 2010
December 2010
2010
Construction Projects: From Start to Finish
In this paper, we will provide you with techniques in managing risk in contractual relationships for construction projects. The...
2010
Sauce for the Gander: Conflict of Interest for Elected Officials and Employees
Most local government elected officials and employees are aware that the Community Charter contains a comprehensive set of rules with...
2010
Elections - Gearing Up for 2011
The first part of this paper reviews what we think are the top election issues, with our choices based in part on court decisions since...
2010
Telecommunications: Towers of (Federal) Power
While some telecommunication towers, such as the CN Tower, can offer multiple uses and be heralded as a landmark, other telecommunication...
2010
Local Governments and Carbon Offsets
"Allowance units", "compliance units", "emission reduction units", "carbon neutrality", "carbon offsets"...What are these terms and...
2010
Avoiding Labour and Employment Litigation
Many recent cases serve as a good reminder of some general principles that employers can follow to try and avoid litigation or at least...
2010
Legislative Powers Fettering Agreements - The New Kid on the Block
The Supreme Court of Canada's observation that municipalities cannot "sell zoning" in the absence of provincial legislation implementing...
2010
The Growing and Selling of Medical Marijuana: A Local Government's Role
In recent years, medical marijuana dispensaries have been opening up across British Columbia. To date, there are approximately 8...