by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Access to justice is a significant issue facing the legal system. In many jurisdictions, motions and trials need to be booked years in advance. One of the main problems plaguing the court system is the volume of cases. The courts employ various gatekeeping methods,...
by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
LinkedIn thinks I’m an “expert” on mediation. That’s interesting. As a Civil Litigator in Ontario, any litigation started in Toronto is subject to mediation, so a high volume of our files are required to mediate before moving forward to trial and many do settle at...
by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of the year again, summer has ended, the days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting colder. With these changes it’s easy to feel a bit bleak and stuck in your fall routine. During our last work/life balance lunch of summer, we tackled the...
by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
I have recently been filing several Motions for Subservice to serve our Plaintiff’s Claims on debtors by mail, because we have been unsuccessful at personally serving the Defendants because the address on their Driver’s License is no longer valid. According to the...
by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are one week into the new school year and at the tail end of the “back to school” season. I always find this season to be a good time to refocus on my personal and professional learning goals. For lawyers, this time of year can also serve as a reminder of the...
by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Intellectual property (“IP”) is the goose that laid the golden egg for many businesses. Whether it’s your next big software breakthrough or a top-secret recipe for poutine-flavored ice cream (no – I wouldn’t try it), protecting your brainchild with strong IP clauses...