by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 18, 2020 | Our Take on Things
What is ILCO? The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (“ILCO”) is a professional association providing continuing education, fellowship and networking for its members and strives to advance and protect the status and interests of the profession. Can anyone belong...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 11, 2020 | Our Take on Things
In March 2020, the Small Claims Court closed its doors to in-person filings and appearances to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Only emergency Motions were being heard after the Government-ordered shutdown. Limited Settlement Conferences were later being...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 4, 2020 | Our Take on Things
With phase 3 rolling out in many municipalities, we don’t know whether we’re seeing the end of this pandemic, or whether we are on the eve of a second wave. Unfortunately, one thing that is certain is this pandemic has brought with it a great deal of...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 28, 2020 | Our Take on Things
When I began Articling in Toronto, 29 years ago the monetary limit of the Small Claims Court in Toronto was $ 3,000.00 and $1,000.00 elsewhere. It appears the powers that be think that is still the limit. It is not. The Small Claims Court limit was...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 21, 2020 | Our Take on Things
Are you a repairer whose customer has not paid you for your services and has left their vehicle at your business for a duration of time? Are you now charging them storage fees for their vehicle until they pay? Well…not so fast!A “storer” is defined in the Repair...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 14, 2020 | Our Take on Things
It’s all that we are talking about, but these unprecedented times require a fresh look and reminder on certain aspects of litigation, especially employment law. Unfortunately, lay-offs and terminations are happening. In some circumstances the terminations...
