by Andriessen & Associates | Feb 6, 2013 | Our Take on Things
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal drives home once again the title of this blog: put intentions in writing. The case of Mountain v. Mountain Estate 2012 ONCA 806 is the sad story of what happens when people rely on an oral contract to handle complex...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jan 29, 2013 | Our Take on Things
This weekend the Liberal Party of Ontario elected the first woman who will Premier of Ontario. This woman also happens to be openly Gay. As I read the news headlines I couldn’t help but think, do either matter? It is 2013: when do we stop labelling people by...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jan 22, 2013 | Our Take on Things
I heard an interesting report on the news yesterday and followed it up by reading an article in the Globe & Mail today about the cost to Ontario Small Business due to red tape. As you’re reading this Blog Entry, scroll down to the one Scott wrote last week...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jan 15, 2013 | Our Take on Things
The news is buzzing this morning with reports that Lance Armstrong has admitted to using performance enhancing drugs. I find it unsurprising, if a little disappointing. Lance is a great athlete, but it’s important to play by the rules of whatever game you find...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jan 8, 2013 | Our Take on Things
I read with interest yesterday as The decision of The Honourable Mr. Justice David Brown in the CN Rail blockade was discussed in the media. I applaud his Honour speaking plainly with respect to the failure of the police to enforce his Order, we need more of that in...
