April 26, 2013

Joe Cosentino at OBA's When Teraview Meets Construction Law and Other Nuts and Bolts

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Twenty Toronto Street Conferences and Events
(OBA Conference Centre)
20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto

Friday, April 26, 2013 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
9:25 am: How to Update Your Pleadings in Light of Recent Caselaw

Speaker: Joe Cosentino, Partner, Goodmans LLP

The session will cover:

How should you revise your Breach of Trust Pleadings post-Belmont Concrete Finishing v Marshall?
What thresholds must you meet when advancing breach of trust claims against individuals?
Landmark II Inc. v 1535709 Ontario Ltd.: New strategies for pleading breach of contract and Quantum Meruit in lien actions
Maintaining a lien claimant's right to an election between alternative remedies to ensure you obtain the best recovery.

"Their knowledge of the construction sector is outstanding. They have resources to meet all needs of a project and continually deliver the expertise that is needed." — Chambers Canada
"They have a vast knowledge of construction lien law and a great understanding of the law and the construction sector as a whole." — Chambers Canada
Fielding a ‘dedicated team of brilliant construction lawyers’, Goodmans LLP stands out for its strong showings across the full life cycle of construction matters, including procurement, construction contract negotiation and dispute resolution. — The Legal 500 Canada
"Goodmans is one of the top firms in Canada for construction matters. A dedicated team of brilliant construction lawyers that can handle the most complex cases and can scale their efforts to meet the needs of any file. They excel in the hearing room and cover every detail to ensure the best outcome." — The Legal 500 Canada
"Goodmans has a solid understanding of how each piece fits into the puzzle, the risks and responsibilities of each party, and the implications of the issues that are in dispute." — Chambers Canada
"The Goodmans team is extremely knowledgeable about complex construction subjects. It is very organised and very good at identifying and parsing out what is important and what is just noise." — Chambers Canada
"Goodmans consists of very seasoned and tested partners supported by a dedicated staff of junior lawyers that enables it to handle very large and complex cases." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, “They have a very qualified and talented team of attorneys who can scale their efforts up or down to meet the needs of large complex and sophisticated matters.” — Chambers Canada
Goodmans LLP‘s construction practice demonstrates prowess in project risk, design/build agreement, construction contract, joint venture and dispute matters, among others. — The Legal 500 Canada
Brings strength to construction matters across the nation, advising major real estate developers, construction companies, contractors, government agencies and corporates. — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "The team's depth of expertise is outstanding." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "We only use Goodmans for complex and sophisticated matters and they excel in this area." — Chambers Canada
Clients remark, "The team has proven to have an incredible breadth and depth of resources." — Chambers Canada
...frequently sought out by operators and contractors from the infrastructure and engineering sectors. The firm is noted for its strong advocacy in litigation and arbitration. — Chambers Canada
One client noted the Construction team's "Excellent expertise and availability. Good communication and in depth knowledge of their organization." — The Legal 500 Canada
"They have deep construction industry knowledge and litigation experience, "highlight interviewees, adding, "Each team member is fully dedicated to the case, works around the clock, and provides key strategic insight to issues being raised." — Chambers Canada
...a reputable construction team that is well versed in the handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters. — Chambers Canada

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