by Andriessen & Associates | Jan 15, 2013 | Our Take on Things
The news is buzzing this morning with reports that Lance Armstrong has admitted to using performance enhancing drugs. I find it unsurprising, if a little disappointing. Lance is a great athlete, but it’s important to play by the rules of whatever game you find...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jan 8, 2013 | Our Take on Things
I read with interest yesterday as The decision of The Honourable Mr. Justice David Brown in the CN Rail blockade was discussed in the media. I applaud his Honour speaking plainly with respect to the failure of the police to enforce his Order, we need more of that in...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 28, 2012 | Our Take on Things
The Mayans were wrong, so we can all continue the tradition of reflecting on the year that was and resolving ways to improve 2013. There were some interesting Supreme Court decisions that were released this year and make are interesting to reflect on, though probably...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 19, 2012 | Our Take on Things
Well, this has been a fantastic week hasn’t it? (sarcasm alert, in case it was missed) Shootings, strikes, threats of more strikes, Human Rights Complaints about Merry Christmas Signs & Albino Rhino Beer. Kind of sucks the fun out of the holidays,...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 12, 2012 | Our Take on Things
Continuing on my unintended multi-part series on social media and the law…this week we talk about what happens with your social media when you die. There are very few directives that you can make in Ontario which will have any legal effect after you die. Organ...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 5, 2012 | Our Take on Things
Two issues have been dominating the Greater Toronto Area headlines the past few weeks: The Teacher’s Unions work to rule action and Rob Ford’s Conflict of Interest Case. As I write this blog, the Rob Ford conflict matter is headed for an argument on a Stay, pending...
