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We talk about the importance of having your Estate documents in place, but not very often do we talk about what happens when the Estate documents need to be invoked. Our firm will not release to an appointed attorney the Powers of Attorney without being provided with...

Last year I wrote a blog about the courts beginning to enforce administrative dismissals on actions that have not been set down for trial within five years. However, that was not the only development in the world of dismissals for delay. In Barbiero v Pollack, the...

Let’s say you’ve spent years growing a beautiful money tree. You’ve watered it, pruned it, protected it from pests (and maybe a few bad business decisions), and now it’s worth quite a bit. The thing is—this tree keeps growing, and if you don’t plan ahead, the taxman...

We always get the question when clients incorporate: Do I have to disclose my name and home address?  Short answer is yes. The Ministry requires the “names and address for service” for each director. Historically, directors would include their home address when...

Human Resource Professionals in law firms can sometimes be considered glorified administrators, when in reality they can perform many management tasks, from full-cycle recruiting, training and development, employee motivation, and tying Human Resource Strategy to your...

On October 1, 2025, the Ontario Small Claims Court limit will increase to $ 50,000.00. Many are heralding this as an increase in access to justice. As a firm that practices in this area, we have a bird' s-eye view of the operations of the Small Claims Court, and we...

From time to time, we have vehicle leasing clients who discover that liens have been registered on the title of their vehicles after their lessees delivered the leased vehicle to a repairer without payment. Many discover that their vehicles are at a repairer upon a...

One of the most common questions I hear when estate planning with clients is: “Can I just add my child to the title of my home?” It’s usually a well-intentioned idea, often meant to avoid probate or simplify the estate plan. But unfortunately, what seems like a...

We certainly have had a lot of changes in our Province, with the Provincial election, the stepping down of our Prime Minister, and the call for the Federal Election taking place at the end of April – all the while the back and forth of the US tariffs.  I certainly had...

Corporations involved in buying and selling goods must be aware of the Sale of Goods Act (“SGA”) as failure to do so could result in missing out on potential remedies or potential liability under the SGA. In 2024 the Supreme Court of Canada In Earthco Soil Mixtures...

Maybe you’ve read our Blogs casually and unexpectedly find that you need a lawyer, so you reach out to our firm excitedly expecting to work with one of the regular contributors to these Blogs. Maybe you’ve Googled “Lawyers Etobicoke” and our name popped up as the...

We often hear, “You’re not the normal law firm,” and we take that as a compliment. Part of that is we speak plainly, we respond promptly, and we understand you’re running a business that needs us to help, not get in the way. Other ways we do that are more specific and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On April 10, 2024 I attended an L1 Application at the Landlord and Tenant Board (the “LTB”) on behalf of our client to obtain an Order for Eviction of a tenant who owed over $45,000.00 in rent. The Tenant previously alleged maintenance issues with the Unit, which...

Starting a business with multiple shareholders is an exhilarating adventure. We see it all the time—clients walk through our doors, brimming with excitement about a new business opportunity. Their enthusiasm is contagious, fueled by idealism and the promise of...

Dissolving a Corporation is a standard part of doing business - what isn’t a standard part of a doing business?  Being dissolved involuntarily. A Corporation may be dissolved for failure to comply with filing requirements, is in default with certain statutes (like...