by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 28, 2011 | Our Take on Things
The long weekend is almost upon us and our firm will be closed Friday for the celebrations. I find it interesting that the news in the papers this week is starting to focus on what divides us as a country (ex-pats seeking healthcare & voting rights, Pride Week,...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 24, 2011 | Our Take on Things
Normally I try to draw a line between the solicitor’s work that I do and the litigation work done by other lawyers, including those fine litigators at our firm – but when I read the Motion for Summary Judgment today in the case against the Dallas Mavericks’ management...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 17, 2011 | Commercial Leasing, Copyright & Trade-mark, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Estate Planning, Litigation, Small Claims Court
We’ve rolled out a new service for clients that has met with a considerable degree of success; so much so that we’re planning on expanding it in the coming months. Combining two of my favourite things – eating and getting free legal advice – our Lunch and Learn...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 10, 2011 | Our Take on Things
Maybe it was the heat wave we had this week, but this Friday I must rant. The reason for my rant is an article in the June 6, 2011 Law Times, a paper aimed at the legal community in Canada, but mostly Ontario. The Article is entitled “LSUC (Law Society of Upper...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 2, 2011 | Our Take on Things
There is a lot of confusion about the lawyer’s duty of confidentiality and we have recently had a few run-ins with that confusion. So much so that it bears a blog entry. If you are a regular reader of this blog, or just a fan of the way lawyers in Ontario are...