by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 18, 2017 | Our Take on Things
I’m not a criminal lawyer. Our firm does not practice criminal law. However, I recall in Law School we learned about the presumption of innocence in first year Criminal Law. Our Criminal Justice System holds this as a fundamental tenet. This principle matters:...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 6, 2017 | Our Take on Things
A few weeks back I had the privilege of speaker to a class of law school students about to market yourself as a lawyer. Since the class, I’ve had a few follow up calls with some of the students to discuss more deeply what we do at our firm to meet new clients. Really,...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 4, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Failing to follow through on things you promised to do is an easy way to get sued. This happens in business more than it should and that leads to lawyers being busier than they should be with preventable issues. For example, if you enter into an agreement of purchase...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 28, 2017 | Our Take on Things
When the Women’s March on Washington took place earlier this year, the best placard I saw was one that said “I can’t believe I still have to protest for these rights.” I feel similarly about the Ontario Civil Justice System. I’ve been a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 21, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Recently we have had some questions from clients about the value and enforceability of documents prepared in anticipation of doing a deal. In one case, the binding nature of a letter of intent was in question, and in another, some clients wanted to know what effect a...
