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What to expect at a Pre-Trial or Settlement Conference

A Pre-Trial takes place in Superior Court; a Settlement Conference takes place in Small Claims Court – while the names are different the function is the same and I will refer to them both as ” pre-trials ” in this blog entry.   A pre-trial takes place before trial – it is a meeting with

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Think about the consequences of your actions

The shocking events of this week involving the death of a Cyclist allegedly at the hands of lawyer and former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant are to say the least horrific.  The actions that took place in the span of a few minutes have permanently altered the lives of many people and this is something

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Non-Competition

Many employment contracts contain provisions restricting the ability of the employee to compete directly with an employer following the termination of the employment agreement.  The law has always been at least slightly uncertain in this area as courts have often had difficulty finding the appropriate balance between the right of an employee to earn a

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Tips when being cross-examined

Being examined as a witness is generally a traumatic experience for most. Not many people wake up in the morning and decide a nice grilling by a lawyer would make a great way to spend the day. So, remember that if you are going to be examined as a witness in a court action, you

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Codicils

I find that as my clients age, as their children grow up and leave the home, as their friends come and go and as the nature of their estate matures, they periodically want to change minor details in their Will, to reflect the new realities.  In fact, I highly recommend reviewing your Will every three years

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Why use our firm ?

16 1/2 years ago I started this law firm and from day one it has earned a reputation for being different from the average law firm.  I’m feeling nostalgic, so I’m taking up blog time to wax poetic about our firm philosophy and why we are a great law firm to use for your corporate/commercial

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Andriessen & Associates

Is a Business law firm located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We are experienced lawyers who provide one stop Business legal advice, from drafting documents to aggressive litigation. Most of our services are on a flat fee basis, to allow Businesses to budget for legal work.

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