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One of the most efficient ways to have the lien removed from title is to “vacate” the lien. However, vacating the lien does not resolve the underlying dispute between the lien claimant and the contracting party. If a contractor is not paid within a certain amount of time, they may register a construction lien against […]

Parties contemplating the formation of a limited partnership in Ontario should consider the implications of a recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Anthony v. Binscarth Holdings GP Inc., [2024] O.J. No. 1580. The court in Anthony considered limited partners’ entitlement to annual cash distributions, and specifically, their ability to cause the general partner to

Portfolio manager Claudio Chisani (BlueShore Financial) explains what investors need to know about Nvidiai’s highly anticipated Blackwell chip. Watch the video about the chips

Andy Rittenhouse, specifications manager with Somfy Systems, a smart home solutions company, has witnessed a growing demand for technology that enhances the comfort and well-being of aging residents in condos. There’s a strong focus on increasing accessibility but also promoting health, safety and autonomy. “We’re seeing increased interest in a range of smart technologies: voice-activated

Evergreen funds represented at least US$350 billion in global net asset value at the end of 2023, according to a report by Preqin Ltd., an alternative assets data provider, released this year. And, over the past five years, the number of evergreen funds has almost doubled to more than 500. “That’s tremendous growth,” said Tom

Somfy, a global manufacturer of motors for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections, and Draper, a window shades fabricator, launched a pilot program for sustainable housing in Clovis, California. The launch event was attended by Congressman Vince Fong, who has been actively involved in lowering energy costs in the state. Also in attendance were

SureWerx, a leading global supplier of personal protective equipment, safety solutions, and tools and equipment, announced that Eric Fouts has been promoted to the role of global chief supply chain officer. Fouts will continue to lead all aspects of SureWerx’s supply chain, manufacturing and operations functions, and will continue to report to Christian Wiltrout, global

The rise in the benchmark Selic interest rate for the first time in over two years also comes in the face of the Federal Reserve’s larger-than-usual 50-bps cut in U.S. interest rates andprojections of another half-a-percentage-point cut by year-end. “Many market participants anticipated this move, but some believe it could be more symbolic, helping to boost confidence