Owning a slice of Canada – from the shimmering Pacific coastline to the majestic Rockies, from bustling Montreal to serene PEI – it’s a dream etched in the hearts of many. But navigating the intricacies of Canadian real estate law can feel like deciphering ancient Viking runes in a blizzard. Fear not, intrepid property adventurers! […]
Life throws curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs land us in legal territory. Whether you’re facing a contract dispute, family matters, or criminal charges, hiring the right lawyer can be the difference between a smooth resolution and a stressful ordeal. But with so many lawyers out there, how do you ensure you’re making the best choice […]
Have you ever found yourself in a legal dispute that has caused you stress, confusion, and uncertainty? Perhaps you’ve been involved in a contract dispute, a property disagreement, or even a personal injury claim. If so, you may be wondering who you can turn to for help. The answer is a litigation lawyer. Litigation lawyers […]
What is a Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by a person who has been injured due to the negligence of another person or entity. The goal of a personal injury claim is to obtain compensation for the damages suffered by the injured person, such as medical expenses, lost […]
Are you facing a legal issue in Ontario and searching for the best lawyer near you to represent your interests? Finding the proper legal representation is crucial when navigating the complex world of Canadian law. With countless law firms and attorneys to choose from, it’s essential to know how to identify the ideal legal professional […]
Tarion is a not-for-profit consumer protection organization established by the Ontariogovernment to administer the province’s new home warranty program. Its role is to ensure thatbuyers of new homes receive the coverage they are entitled to under their builder’s warranty.Tarion has published a number of resources, tools and guides published on its website toensure that new […]
Child Support is governed by the Child Support Guidelines which set out a Support Table forOntario. The Support Table shows the basic monthly amounts of child support to coverexpenses like clothes, food, and school supplies. The basic amount is also called the tableamount.The table amount is based on the gross annual income of the payor […]
Contrary to common opinion and belief, the courts have shifted their determinations of a dismissed employee’s entitlement to reasonable notice of dismissal from a “rule of thumb” to a calculated approach. Today, the former one month per year of service “rule of thumb” has been replaced by the decision in Bardal v. Globe & Mail Ltd., 1960 […]
On April 18, 2023, Lockyer + Hein LLP’s Litigation Partner, J. David Keith was wholly successful at the Ontario Court of Appeal on a decision involving the test for summary judgment in accordance with Rule 20 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision applied the seminal test in Hyrniak v. […]
Bill 245, known as the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, received Royal Assent on April 19, 2021. Schedule 9 of Bill 245 made various amendments to the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA), which impacts individual rights and entitlements under a Will and on an intestacy. Most of the changes came into effect on January 1, […]