Webinars
Focused and practical advice at your convenience
Our complimentary 1-hour sessions cover a variety of topics ranging from new developments to refreshers on key legal issues. Register to join our live webinar, with an interactive Q&A session, or watch or listen to the recording on-demand at your convenience.
Dispute Resolution Webinars
Navigating Ontario Construction Settlements: Partial Settlements, Disclosure Obligations, and Recent Developments in Ontario Case Law
In Ontario, settling a construction dispute requires navigating agreed upon terms and the strict provisions of the Construction Act. The process is rarely a simple two-party handshake, as obligations are owed to others on the project and all are bound by statutory provisions and trust obligations. Join us to discuss settlements, partial settlement, disclosure obligations, recent decisions of Ontario Courts, and everything in between.
You’ve received a Notice of Adjudication! – Adjudication from the Respondent’s Perspective
You’ve received a Notice of Adjudication, what now? In this webinar, we will discuss our experience with adjudication of construction contracts in Ontario from the Respondent’s lens. We will walk you through the timelines and processes of how to participate in an adjudication as a Respondent and the consequence of burying your head in the sand and not participating. Further, as construction disputes are increasingly directed to adjudication, we will guide you on how to best protect yourself on a day to day basis throughout work on your construction improvement.
So You’re Unhappy with the Result? Appeals and Judicial Review of Construction Related Decisions
In litigation, there is always a chance (even if slim) of being on the receiving end of an unexpected and unfavorable decision from a Judge or Adjudicator. Unsuccessful parties often need to decide quickly whether to challenge a decision, on what basis they can challenge a decision, and in what forum they need to bring (or request leave/permission) an appeal and/or judicial review. Join lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law in conversation about what the processes of appeal and judicial review involve, as well as strategic considerations for you to help decide what may be the next right move when the time comes.
Adjudication of Construction Disputes – Our Experience, the Process, and the Pitfalls
In this webinar, we will discuss our extensive experience with adjudication of construction contracts in Ontario. We will walk you through the actual adjudication process, every step of the way, highlighting the importance of preparation prior to commencing an adjudication, selecting the correct adjudicator for a specific dispute, the practical realities of using the ODACC portal, and what to do if the adjudication appears to be “going south”. We will provide you with our lived experience, amusing anecdotes, and the pitfalls to avoid when participating in the adjudication process.
This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 – 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!
Perspectives from the Practice: The Construction Act and the Changing Rules of Civil Procedure
The Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario are potentially set to undergo a fairly substantive change in both form and culture. The up-front evidence model, elimination of discovery, and move away from motions-based litigation could have a substantial impact on the way that construction and liens-based litigation is carried out. Join us as we discuss, and answer questions from both fresh and veteran perspectives about how this may impact construction practice going forward, as well as give our thoughts on both the potential upsides, as well as challenges, with the proposed changes!
This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 – 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!