by Andriessen & Associates | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
While it’s not an epidemic at our firm, it’s becoming more common for clients to email advising that a “colleague” has suggested a specific course of action on a legal matter. Spoiler alert: We know your colleague is an AI. The colleague is usually incorrect on what...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is no better time to write a blog about evidence when I’m currently going into a second day of a Trial where the Plaintiff has pled a plethora of allegations that they have not substantiated by evidence! Obviously, the key to success at trial is having the right...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
All good things come to an end. This rings particularly true as I currently wrap up my four-month work placement at A&A. It feels like only yesterday, I was walking into the office for the first time, eager to learn and embrace new challenges. To truly convey my...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
“Welcome to the Team, that’ll Be $75 for the Shirt” If your onboarding process includes directing new hires to purchase a branded uniform, Ontario may be about to retire that tradition. The provincial government has announced proposed changes that would prohibit large...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s April, which means the snow is giving way to rain, the grass is peeking through with a little more colour, the garden is waking up—and yes, it’s also tax season. At our firm, we have regular Lunch and Learn sessions, and this month’s topic is a very grown‑up one:...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
It is often assumed that a settlement is not final until a formal settlement and release have been executed; however, a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court in Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada 2026 ONSC 1030 reminds parties that this assumption can be...
