I had trouble sleeping and I feel that it was because of the first day of school jitters, or was it?  In our school board, the school start was delayed a week to allow for adjustments and getting ready for the kids to head back, whether virtually or in person, and yet, I still had

When the provincial shut down was announced in March, in an unprecedented act, our fearless leader Inga announced we would be shutting down our physical office indefinitely and working from home. Sounds wonderful doesn’t it? Not having to get dressed in the morning (well professionally dressed, anyway). Not having to drive all the way in

Something interesting happened on a matter I was brought into. A client discovered a lien registration under the Repair and Storage Liens Act (“RSLA”) on one of their vehicles by a Lien Claimant who we believed was a gas station. Our client wanted to know if a non-possessory lien under the RSLA can be registered

As August draws to a close, even if you don’t have school aged kids, it still usually feels like “back to school” which brings on that Fall Feeling.   We’re having that big time at the firm right now. This past Friday our firm said farewell to our Receptionist/File Clerk Victoria.   Victoria starts her first year

What is ILCO?  The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (“ILCO”) is a professional association providing continuing education, fellowship and networking for its members and strives to advance and protect the status and interests of the profession. Can anyone belong to the ILCO?  You cannot just be a member of ILCO without the required education

In March 2020, the Small Claims Court closed its doors to in-person filings and appearances to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Only emergency Motions were being heard after the Government-ordered shutdown.  Limited Settlement Conferences were later being conducted by telephone or Zoom.  Things progressed at a snail’s pace. The Ontario Small Claims Court is, at