by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 4, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Failing to follow through on things you promised to do is an easy way to get sued. This happens in business more than it should and that leads to lawyers being busier than they should be with preventable issues. For example, if you enter into an agreement of purchase...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 28, 2017 | Our Take on Things
When the Women’s March on Washington took place earlier this year, the best placard I saw was one that said “I can’t believe I still have to protest for these rights.” I feel similarly about the Ontario Civil Justice System. I’ve been a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 21, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Recently we have had some questions from clients about the value and enforceability of documents prepared in anticipation of doing a deal. In one case, the binding nature of a letter of intent was in question, and in another, some clients wanted to know what effect a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 14, 2017 | Our Take on Things
It’s March Break week in Ontario – the highways are quieter and it’s tougher to get work done because so many people are away. The Courts are full of people with non-school aged kids, litigating disputes blissfully unaware that many people have...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 7, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Sometimes the stress of cash flow, business planning and the general day to day grind of people’s jobs can lead to some really bad decisions. Generally the really bad decisions are ones that are made quickly or out of an emotional response, rather than a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Feb 28, 2017 | Our Take on Things
In Ontario, in most cases, the loser in a step in a civil law suit pays the legal fees of the winner. It is for this reason, we always advise our clients of this and warn that no outcome before a Judge can be guaranteed. There is good reason for awarding costs against...
