A Cheat Sheet for Commercial Litigators: Key Procedural Differences Between Lien Actions and Other Actions

Published in LexisNexis’ Construction Law Letter, Cassie Chaloux authored “A Cheat Sheet for Commercial Litigators: Key Procedural Differences Between Lien Actions and Other Actions.” She outlines how lien actions under the Construction Act differ from other actions, covering pleading timelines, joinder limits, and the requirement to seek leave before taking interlocutory steps. Cassie also flags that proposed regulations under the Building Ontario for You Act (Bill 216) may allow breach of trust claims to be joined with lien claims, though this issue remains under review.