by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
I recently attended some excellent CPDs on AI in litigation. These focused on introducing AI-generated evidence at trial, as well as cross-examination and advocacy techniques surrounding AI-generated evidence. While case law will be developing, as it always does, the...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
I recently received a Defence from opposing counsel who reached out to have “settlement discussions” prior to the Settlement Conference. Upon reviewing the Defence, I had a lot of questions. Allegations were made which included (but not limited to) our client failed...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
It has now been almost 2 years since Employers were required to have a written policy regarding the “disconnecting from work” when they have 25 or more Employees. What is the definition of “disconnecting from work”? This term is defined in the Employment Standards...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been served with a legal claim in Ontario, it’s crucial to act quickly. Under the Rules of Civil Procedure, defendants have 20 days to respond to a statement of claim, starting from the day you are served. If you were served outside Ontario, you have 40 days...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Trademark holders, beware! Scammers are out there fishing for your details—posing as “intellectual property attorneys” with fake warnings that your trademark is “under threat.” These crafty messages create a sense of urgency, hoping you’ll fall hook, line, and sinker...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
When you put an interest rate in your contract, you want it enforced in Court should you have to sue on it. There are a few ways to ensure that won’t happen and those include not expressing the interest rate as an annual amount and exceeding the criminal rate of...
