by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 10, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Lately we’ve had a lot of inquiries from clients about preparing their wills. This seems to happen when the weather turns cold: much like squirrels gathering nuts for winter, people organize their affairs for when they pass away. However, many people, carrying through...
by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 3, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Earlier this week the press treated us to the intimate details of the life of a Manitoba judge and her lawyer husband. As reports go, a few years ago, the husband took some private pictures of his wife and then, during a period of depression, posted them on the...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 25, 2010 | Our Take on Things
The Court System in Canada is in the news this week, in particular the allegation that judges are appointed in Quebec in an unethical manner. I don’t practice in Quebec, so I have no opinion on that story, well, not one I’m putting in a Blog in any event. The Civil...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 18, 2010 | Our Take on Things
A recent Court of Appeal decision has reminded me of the sage teachings of my Father; if you don’t have anything nice to say, shut your big fat mouth…or something to that effect. In Black v. Breeden, the Court held that Conrad Black is free to pursue a libel action...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 12, 2010 | Employment issues, Litigation
What a crazy week in the headlines – three matters jump to mind that make me grateful I’m a business law lawyer: Paris Hilton is being sued for wearing the wrong hair extensions. Really? Perhaps it’s just my advanced age, but I didn’t even realize she was wearing...
