by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 30, 2021 | Our Take on Things
After recently settling a matter, I sent our standard Mutual Release to the Defendant’s lawyer to review and approve. Our Releases are typically two pages long and contains important terms to protect the parties. Well, what I got in return as “revised” was something...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 23, 2021 | Our Take on Things
Remember last year when the pandemic started? I remember wearing protective gloves and an N-95 mask whenever I had to go get groceries. Well, before I clued into online ordering and delivery, of course. Fast forward 20 months later and here we are. More and more...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 16, 2021 | Our Take on Things
As an Osgoode Hall Alumna who works for a firm with even stronger ties to the school it is a joy to see that the Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic (“Osgoode IPC”) has been in the news recently with regards to their services being sponsored by the Mutual Fund...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 9, 2021 | Our Take on Things
Many clients tell me they know I’m a rule follower. Surprisingly, this often is followed up with an example of a previous lawyer they used who didn’t follow the rules. My standard response is, “well, those lawyers maybe have something to fall...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 2, 2021 | Our Take on Things
Needed changes to the Ontario Business Registry took effect October 19, 2021 Finally, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services made changes to the Ontario Business Registry allowing for extensive online searching and filing of documents. This is exciting...
by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 26, 2021 | Our Take on Things
We issue Garnishments often. It is the most popular way of enforcing a judgment. Some Garnishees, however, have no idea what they are obligated to do. A “Garnishee” is a third party who is ordered by the Court, by way of a Notice of Garnishment to pay a...
