by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 12, 2011 | Our Take on Things
In response to the appalling riots in the United Kingdom this week came news that David Cameron plans a crackdown on social media. While it’s unclear exactly what steps are planned, it seems that the goal is to prevent certain illicit-themed communications on services...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 5, 2011 | Our Take on Things
Today we are celebrating our Law Clerk, Christine Allan’s, 10th Anniversary of starting to work with our firm. As our clients know, Christine is a great resource to all of us and through the ten years we’ve worked together has seen many changes including...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 20, 2011 | Our Take on Things
With the mercury rising to the high thirties this week, and the humidex values into the high forties, we thought this would be a good time to write about employer obligations and the heat. The Occupational Health and Safety Act has very few specific restrictions with...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 15, 2011 | Our Take on Things
It’s summer time in the Big Smoke – the time of year a lawyer’s thoughts turn to Muskoka. As the head of the firm, I insist that lawyers & support staff all take actual time off during the year – no pay in lieu of time off. I don’t...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 7, 2011 | Our Take on Things
Every once in a while I like to write an entry that supports Inga’s assertion that I do the boring-desk-work™. This will be one of those entries. That said, if you, like me, get jazzed about the idea of creative ways to keep what’s yours, you might enjoy this...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 28, 2011 | Our Take on Things
The long weekend is almost upon us and our firm will be closed Friday for the celebrations. I find it interesting that the news in the papers this week is starting to focus on what divides us as a country (ex-pats seeking healthcare & voting rights, Pride Week,...
