by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re not a lawyer in Ontario, and realistically, even if you are a lawyer in Ontario but don’t practice in the Ontario Courts of Justice (“OCJ”) you likely are not aware of the difference between the OCJ and the Superior Courts of Justice (“SCJ”). OCJ has two...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Over the past several months, I’ve had several Trials vacated after Defendants made last-minute settlement offers that our clients accepted. I realized it has been several years since I’ve blogged about settlements, so I thought there was no better time to blog about...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
With Canada Day behind us and summer in full swing, many of us are spending weekends at the cottage, out on the water or, for some, up in the air. While you’re enjoying these prized possessions, it’s worth asking one practical question: who will inherit...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Given the rise in identity theft and fraudulent transactions, it is understandable that the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has strict client onboarding requirements. For that reason, our firm has a policy that we follow to ensure onboarding is completed thoroughly and...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the quickest ways to get your business into a hole you cannot dig out of is to treat your Commercial Tenancy like a Residential Tenancy. Some Commercial Tenants who have legitimate issues with things their Landlord is supposed to take care of but isn’t decide...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Progress is great, until it’s not. I absolutely love the ability to do many things online that we used to have to stand in line for in person: it’s a time-saver. However, many online legal services lead business owners to believe they can save money by clicking a...
