by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 11, 2024 | Our Take on Things
In Ontario, the winner of a stage of litigation is usually awarded back legal fees. These can be partial indemnity (approx. 60% of actual fees + 100% of disbursements), substantial indemnity (approx. 90% of actual fees + 100% of disbursements) or full indemnity (100%...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 4, 2024 | Our Take on Things
If you lack information on your Debtor that you can use to enforce your judgment, an Examination in Aid of Execution could be the way to get it. Examinations are a good way to determine if your judgment can be enforced or not, as you are able to obtain financial...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 28, 2024 | Our Take on Things
If you read that question and thought to yourself “what’s the difference”, then you need to keep reading. Purchasing a business means that you are purchasing 100% of the shares of the company, which effectively transfers all of the company’s assets and...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 21, 2024 | Our Take on Things
I have a few friends that are currently studying for the Ontario Bar Exam (Good luck to all those writing!) and they reminded me of the professional responsibility section in their study materials. The adversarial nature of litigation makes it essential for all...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 15, 2024 | Our Take on Things
If you have been named as a Garnishee, and served with a Notice of Garnishment, this means that a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor has obtained a court order directing that money of the Garnishee (you) be paid into Court to satisfy the debt owed by a debtor to that...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 14, 2024 | Our Take on Things
Ontario has made significant strides in modernizing its labor laws with the passing of Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023. This legislation, which received royal assent on March 21, 2024, brings about crucial changes aimed at protecting workers and...
