The Problem with Scheduling Civil Court Matters in Ontario

by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 17, 2019 | Our Take on Things

Are you reading this on your phone?  While reading this did you get a phone call from someone asking if you can meet next week?  Did you check your calendar on your phone, say yes and then book that into your phone? Maybe you read this at the office. ...

What’s My Jurisdiction Got To Do With It?

by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 10, 2019 | Our Take on Things

Are you doing business with a party outside of Ontario? Are they drafting the Agreement? Have you read it? We mean, have you really read it? While we could write a book about the number of things you need to look out for before signing a commercial contract, today’s...

Back to School, Back to Business

by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 3, 2019 | Our Take on Things

Ah, the day after Labour Day.  It used to mean new teachers & new school supplies, but these days, as a business lawyer, it means our clients are now focussing on their business and finally getting back to the things we recommended they do back in June. Some...

Who Cares What Works for Others: What Works for You?

by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 27, 2019 | Our Take on Things

It’s the last week of August and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one whose news feed is being hit with news feeds about work/life balance these days.   Everyone is talking work/life balance, but are they living it and what does it mean anyway? I...

Make Sure You Move Your Litigation Forward

by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 20, 2019 | Our Take on Things

I was recently successful in a Motion to dismiss an action for delay. Our client paid money into Court 17 years ago (yes, 17 years ago) and the Plaintiff failed to do anything about that money our client paid into Court all those years ago. The Court sent a letter to...