by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 27, 2021 | Our Take on Things
I was recently involved in a frustrating litigation matter where our client was named as Defendant in an action and judgment was obtained against them. They were never served with the Plaintiff’s Claim (we have all heard that before, right?) but no, really, this...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 20, 2021 | Our Take on Things
I am literally back from two weeks in the Wilderness. No electricity, lots of bears, skitters and peace and quiet. It was very needed after the past year, and I am 100% recharged and ready to tackle work again with enthusiasm and a clear mind. I have...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 13, 2021 | Our Take on Things
Intellectual Property aka IP refers to creations of the mind and the ownership of an idea or design by the person who came up with it. While my mind is creating and imagining a world when we don’t need to worry about quarantine and wearing a mask, other peoples...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 6, 2021 | Our Take on Things
While the celebration of Canada Day may have been a controversial issue this year, that did not change the fact that it remains a statutory holiday. Statutory holidays, which are public holidays recognized by the federal and provincial governments, are (depending on...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 29, 2021 | Our Take on Things
As a matter progresses through the stages of litigation, the opinions of a paralegal or lawyer may change. Sometimes to your benefit, other times, not so much. A client’s expectations should adapt to those changes. Newly introduced evidence or caselaw for example...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 22, 2021 | Our Take on Things
A couple of weeks ago the news cycle led with the headline that the Ontario government has closed the time gap between the first dose of Astra Zeneca to the second dose of a vaccine from 12 to 8 weeks. The headline didn’t include the detail, that this was...
