by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 29, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Given the many issues that influence corporate practice, it is impossible for me to summarize all of the relevant developments in corporate law in the space I have here. That said, there have been a few newsworthy items that were important enough to cover again. For...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 16, 2010 | Our Take on Things
2010 was a year of change in the way trial lawyers were able to conduct law suits in Ontario. The two areas of most significant change were matters that are $ 25 001 – $ 100 000 and those under $ 25 000.00. A. Changes to the Simplified Procedure($ 25...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 9, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Ontario’s new Not For Profit Corporations Act received Royal Assent this past October and the changes to the legislation are significant for many of the estimated 8 million Ontarians who work with, volunteer for, or represent incorporated volunteer associations. There...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 1, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Transparency is a topic that has been in the news this week. Regardless of political stripes, everyone must have chuckled when the CBC took out an ad to proclaim their commitment to transparency, while refusing to disclose very basic information on the same day. What...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 25, 2010 | Litigation
Today is Thanksgiving the U.S.A. so I am taking some time to reflect on the things I am thankful for in our giant neighbour to the south. There are the obvious things: Ben & Jerry’s, Whole Foods & Krispy Kreme donuts. I see a theme here … I’m sure there...
