by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 20, 2022 | Our Take on Things
An interesting case came to my attention just in time for it to be my turn to write the firm’s weekly Blog. The case is Kiselman v. Klerer, 2022 ONCA 489. This is a decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal overturning two decisions below...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 13, 2022 | Our Take on Things
Most employers know that they need a clear and enforceable employment agreement with their employees, but many forget the importance of workplace policies. Let’s start with the policies you must have in the workplace – these are mandated by legislation. Among the list...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 6, 2022 | Our Take on Things
I’m going to get a little personal here, but it’s for a very good reason. A close family member of mine over that last year and a half has been on a leave of absence more than they have been actually working. In June of 2021, they suffered a massive heart attack...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 29, 2022 | Our Take on Things
As a former tax-lawyer, one thing that never fails to surprise me is how often intelligent and sophisticated clients fail to consider the tax implications of multimillion-dollar deals and transactions. I remember working on a file with a client who had recently sold...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 22, 2022 | Our Take on Things
The other day we received a Notice of Trial from the Court. The date of the Trial was November 1, 2022 at 8:30am. However, the Notice of Trial was dated November 7, 2022. This brought on some confusion, especially since the Settlement Conference in...
