by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 2, 2014 | Our Take on Things
Here’s some interesting information on why having a lawyer advocate on your behalf is a good idea. A recent study came out in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies titled “Lawyer and Nonlawyer Susceptibility to Framing Effects in Out-of –Court Civil Litigation...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 26, 2014 | Our Take on Things
Normally this Blog is about Business Law Topics, well, that and the occasional rant about something one of us in the firm is going on about and needs to share with the rest of the universe. This Blog, however, is addressed to those of you starting Law School this...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 19, 2014 | Our Take on Things
I read a column in the Globe & Mail this week called “Nine to Five”. An employee had written in complaining that her boss was in her office, looking through documents, though she had locked the door. The answers no doubt surprised the employee: the...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 12, 2014 | Our Take on Things
As a business lawyer, my favourite hat to wear is that of business litigator. I truly enjoy my role in the court room above any other. However, there are many other interesting hats I wear and as I become more senior in the practice, those hats are worn more and more...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 29, 2014 | Our Take on Things
Proceeding with an Action in Small Claims has changed as of July 1, 2014. It’s not a big change, but it is a change (honestly, we’re a little disappointed that the changes are not bigger). Prior to July 1, 2014 a defendant who wanted to defend a lawsuit had to file...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 22, 2014 | Our Take on Things
Our firm has a great program to help businesses ensure they get paid promptly – it’s a program that regiments when and who you contact on unpaid accounts. Interestingly though, come summer, many businesses suddenly ease up on their payment timelines. Just...
