by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s April, which means the snow is giving way to rain, the grass is peeking through with a little more colour, the garden is waking up—and yes, it’s also tax season. At our firm, we have regular Lunch and Learn sessions, and this month’s topic is a very grown‑up one:...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
It is often assumed that a settlement is not final until a formal settlement and release have been executed; however, a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court in Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada 2026 ONSC 1030 reminds parties that this assumption can be...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Workplace issues can be stressful for all parties involved, especially when these issues are brought to HR and require formal intervention. I’m here to urge you to talk to your HR Professional as early as possible when issues arise in the workplace. A majority of...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Our firm has been using Thomson Reuters ’ Legal AI for about six months now. It’s been interesting. We use two products: CoCounsel and Westlaw Edge, and the products have evolved dramatically during those six months. We’re now at the point where CoCounsel is good for...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal highlighted the legal pitfalls associated with imprecise contract drafting. In Project Freeway Inc. v. ABC Technologies Inc. (Freeway), the Court examined how to interpret an ambiguous earn-out clause in a share...
