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Do Pollution Exclusion Clauses Work in Canada?
Posted on 10 Aug 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer Will pollution exclusion clauses stand up in commercial general liability insurance policies? The Ontario Court of Appeal says yes, when they are directed at activities likely to cause traditional soil... Read More

A Videocast on the Application of Rylands v. Fletcher In Nuisance Actions
Posted on 10 Dec 2011 by Dianne Saxe

Noted Canadian environmental lawyer Dianne Saxe has prepared an excellent video analysis of a recent Canadian appellate decision, Smith v. Inco , that looks at the application of the famous strict liability case from England , Rylands v. Fletcher, [1868... Read More

How Green Is My Carpet?
Posted on 29 Aug 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer Are carpets safe? It depends on the person, on the carpet and on how you look after it. What’s in a carpet? Traditional or antique carpets may be made of wool, silk, cotton or other natural... Read More

More Thinking About Smith v Inco – A Videocast Analysis by Dianne Saxe
Posted on 10 Dec 2011 by Dianne Saxe

Noted Canadian environmental lawyer Dianne Saxe has prepared an excellent video analysis of a recent Canadian appellate decision, Smith v. Inco , that looks at the application of the famous strict liability case from England , Rylands v. Fletcher, [1868... Read More

Wind Controversy Research Report
Posted on 10 Apr 2012 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer Here is a link to Renew Canada's 2011 research report, Wind Controversy in Ontario . The report was intended to be a neutral evaluation of the evidence cited by pro and anti-wind groups. According... Read More

A Videocast on the Application of Rylands v. Fletcher In Nuisance Actions
Posted on 10 Dec 2011 by Dianne Saxe

Noted Canadian environmental lawyer Dianne Saxe has prepared an excellent video analysis of a recent Canadian appellate decision, Smith v. Inco , that looks at the application of the famous strict liability case from England , Rylands v. Fletcher, [1868... Read More

More Thinking About Smith v Inco – A Videocast Analysis by Dianne Saxe
Posted on 10 Dec 2011 by Dianne Saxe

Noted Canadian environmental lawyer Dianne Saxe has prepared an excellent video analysis of a recent Canadian appellate decision, Smith v. Inco , that looks at the application of the famous strict liability case from England , Rylands v. Fletcher, [1868... Read More

Climate Crisis: Insurers Tell Weather Like It Is
Posted on 2 Aug 2012 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer The Canadian federal government does not like to talk about climate change, so the Insurance Bureau of Canada has released a hard hitting report on the damage that climate change is already causing in... Read More

National Round Table on Environment and Economy (NTREE): Who Understands Climate Risks?
Posted on 24 May 2012 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer In its Advisory Report - Facing the Elements: Building Business Resilience in a Changing Climate , the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy provides a fascinating insight into the way... Read More

Do Pollution Exclusion Clauses Work in Canada?
Posted on 10 Aug 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer Will pollution exclusion clauses stand up in commercial general liability insurance policies? The Ontario Court of Appeal says yes, when they are directed at activities likely to cause traditional soil... Read More

Waste diversion, odour and climate change
Posted on 16 Aug 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer Clare Booth Luce, the famous American playwright, journalist, ambassador, and Congresswoman, used to say, "no good deed goes unpunished". To my regret, this sardonic and rather depressing phrase... Read More

How Green Is My Carpet?
Posted on 29 Aug 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer Are carpets safe? It depends on the person, on the carpet and on how you look after it. What’s in a carpet? Traditional or antique carpets may be made of wool, silk, cotton or other... Read More