by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 12, 2011 | Our Take on Things
In response to the appalling riots in the United Kingdom this week came news that David Cameron plans a crackdown on social media. While it’s unclear exactly what steps are planned, it seems that the goal is to prevent certain illicit-themed communications on services...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 5, 2011 | Our Take on Things
Today we are celebrating our Law Clerk, Christine Allan’s, 10th Anniversary of starting to work with our firm. As our clients know, Christine is a great resource to all of us and through the ten years we’ve worked together has seen many changes including...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 2, 2011 | Corporate documentation, Litigation, Small Claims Court
As I was playing soccer with my Monday night league team, my thoughts shifted from the warm mid-summer breeze and lighthearted enjoyment of a recreational game of footy to the liability waiver I signed (or in this case didn’t sign) when I joined the league. I can’t...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 20, 2011 | Our Take on Things
With the mercury rising to the high thirties this week, and the humidex values into the high forties, we thought this would be a good time to write about employer obligations and the heat. The Occupational Health and Safety Act has very few specific restrictions with...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 15, 2011 | Our Take on Things
It’s summer time in the Big Smoke – the time of year a lawyer’s thoughts turn to Muskoka. As the head of the firm, I insist that lawyers & support staff all take actual time off during the year – no pay in lieu of time off. I don’t...
