The Partners of Loopstra Nixon LLP are pleased to announce that W. Mark Fryer and Michael B. McWilliams have become partners in the firm.
Mark Fryer practices exclusively in the fields of human resource management, employment and labour law and has advised and represented both private and public sector clients in all aspects of the employment relationship.
Michael McWilliams practice includes a variety of commercial litigation and municipal law matters where he acts for individuals, businesses, institutions and municipalities.
Loopstra Nixon LLP acted on behalf of the Town of Innisfil in support of the proposed Big Bay Point Resort on the shores of Lake Simcoe. The approval process, including the almost-four month Ontario Municipal Board hearing, spanned several years. The environment-first Big Bay Point Resort is expected to bring the Town recreation opportunities and open space, cultural amenities, a golf course, a marina, employment and other fiscal benefits.
Innisfil Praised for its Handling of Resort Issue
By: Laurie Watt
December 19. 2007
Charles Loopstra and Mike McWilliams were winning counsel when the court dismissed a multi-million dollar action against their client, a leading store fixture manufacturer.In Rogers & Rogers v. Pinehurst Woodworking Co., [2005] O.J. No. 5297, the Superior Court of Justice held that a restrictive covenant was unenforceable and illegal as a restraint of trade and also commercially unreasonable.The court also held that there was no breach of any fiduciary duty.
Charles Loopstra presented a paper on An Overview of Litigation involving Fiduciary Duties, Public Health Risks, and Miscellaneous Matters at the 12th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability Conference held at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto on February 8 and 9, 2006.
Charles Loopstra lectured at the Canadian Institute's 11th annual conference on Provincial/Municipal Government Liability on Emerging Issues in Provincial/Municipal Litigation.
Municipal Liability and Risk Management (Volume 7, Number 1) published an article by Charles Loopstra on City of Toronto Avoids SARS liability. (For copy of article see Publications)
Municipal Liability and Risk Management (September 2005) published an article by Charles Loopstra on Municipal Liability Issues and West Nile Virus an Update. (For copy of article, see Publications)
Canada Law Book has published a law book, written by partner Quinto Annibale, entitled Municipal Lands: Acquisition, Management and Disposition. The book deals with all aspects of municipal land management, including tax sales, highways, land dealings in the development process, municipal environmental considerations, tendering and other municipal issues.
Loopstra Nixon LLP was selected by City of Toronto council in a successful RFP for municipal liability defence work for the City of Toronto.
