by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Having had multiple Trials scheduled within a short period of time recently, one issue persisted: the opposing representative’s line of questioning during the Examination in Chief. Examination in Chief, or Direct Examination, is where the representative asks their...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about termination clauses—the legal equivalent of a well-marked exit sign. If you’re in business and your contracts don’t have a clear way out, you might find yourself trapped in a deal that refuses to die (like that app membership you keep forgetting to...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In litigation, there are times when a party may disregard a court order, whether it pertains to payments, attendance, or other matters relevant to the ongoing enforcement process. Ignoring a court order can result in the party being held in contempt of court. The...
by Andriessen & Associates | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Ontario Business Registry announced on December 17, 2024 that effective February 1, 2025, a company key will be required in order to conduct transactions for corporations. While this new to Ontario, filing with a company key for Federal Corporations have been...
by Andriessen & Associates | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
2025 has had an interesting start for Canadians. We’re on the brink of a trade war with the United States, and our economic future is uncertain. As the tariffs are implemented, many sectors and all Canadians will feel the impact. This economic hardship will force many...
by Andriessen & Associates | Feb 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you are an Ontario business and you want to sue a party not located in Ontario, you have a decision to make: Sue where the party is located; or, Sue in Ontario, then try to enforce the Judgment where the party is located. This applies to parties in other provinces...
