The end of a relationship is very difficult. There are many issues to work through and many decisions to make. Given the range of emotions involved, many separated spouses find it difficult to deal with legal issues and often ask to proceed with divorce as quickly as possible. Canada has...
Read MoreTitle Insurance in Residential Real Estate
I purchased my home 15 years ago. Do I have title insurance and if so, do I need to update it? With the recent uptick in media coverage regarding fraudulent transfers of title and mortgage fraud, our firm has fielded a number of inquiries regarding the efficacy and necessity of...
Read MoreSay What: The Online Defamation Age and Rise of Social Media
With the meteoric rise of TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and other online platforms, defamation and issues that arise from online posts is at an all-time high. According to the Supreme Court of Canada in Grant v. Torstar Corp.,2009 SCC 61, a plaintiff (the person defamed) must satisfy three elements: When all three...
Read MoreTake Off: Injuries at an Airport or on an Aircraft
Have you been injured at an airport while on board an aircraft, or while embarking or disembarking? It’s not as uncommon as you think. In fact, the Carraige by Air Act and Montreal Convention address these specific situations. According to the Montreal Convention, the carrier (or airline) is liable for...
Read MoreCo-ownership Agreements
What is it? Co-ownership Agreements are practical agreements to have in place when family members pool their resources to purchase investment properties or properties to jointly reside in as their principal residence. A Co-ownership Agreement sets out the terms and conditions, rights and responsibilities, options and obligations of the various...
Read MoreProtected Leave offered by the Canada Labour Code and Employment Standards Act
With the growing concerns of Covid-19 and its impact on the work place, there have been certain emergency legislation passed to protect employees during this unprecedented time. Both the Federal and Ontario governments have passed legislation providing employees affected by Covid-19 protected unpaid leave. Federally regulated businesses will rely on...
Read MoreImpact of COVID-19 on family law matters
It seems like the world has turned upside down in the past few weeks with Covid-19 spreading around the globe. This is an unprecedented situation that is difficult and stressful for everyone. The courts have reacted to the pandemic by suspending regular operations including adjourning all family law matters scheduled...
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