by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
There have been a few changes here at Andriessen & Associates, and they have been both exciting and necessary. When I say a few changes, I mean a few offices have been switched, new furniture has been ordered, and the Firm Operations Manager now has her own...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
When businesses choose a lawyer, they often focus on factors like experience, reputation, or cost. While these factors all certainly matter, a recent decision from the Federal Court highlights the importance of precision in legal drafting, where small decisions can...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’ve previously written about the importance of having a Will, which allows you to maintain control over the distribution of your assets after your death. However, having a Will and not knowing its location poses other issues during an already difficult time....
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re not a lawyer in Ontario, and realistically, even if you are a lawyer in Ontario but don’t practice in the Ontario Courts of Justice (“OCJ”) you likely are not aware of the difference between the OCJ and the Superior Courts of Justice (“SCJ”). OCJ has two...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Over the past several months, I’ve had several Trials vacated after Defendants made last-minute settlement offers that our clients accepted. I realized it has been several years since I’ve blogged about settlements, so I thought there was no better time to blog about...