Our Take On Things

Two weeks ago, our firm had our annual Summer Fun Day, where we took the day off and went out to have a “friendly” competition to earn the right to be immortalized on our Summer Fun Day plaque, as well as have a firm lunch. This year our competition was archery tag...

We were recently retained by a party who provided their services to a company who identified itself as a corporation, and we would later discover that it was not properly registered to carry on business. To carry on business in Ontario in a name other than your own, a...

Vacations.  I used to dread taking vacation because of what I would come back to.  The number of emails that need my attention, the amount of work that has piled up while I was away almost made going on vacation not really worth it.  I’m pretty sure I’m not the only...

The Ontario Government passed the Homeowner Protection Act (HPA) on June 6, 2024. The main change introduced by this Act is a ban on the registration of Notices of Security Interest (NOSI) for consumer goods installed as fixtures such as Furnaces, Water...

As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the importance of work-life balance, prompted by a recent, rather painful lesson—a pinched nerve. Imagine this: you're at your desk, working away, when suddenly, a sharp pain strikes in your neck. "This...

In Ontario, the winner of a stage of litigation is usually awarded back legal fees.  These can be partial indemnity (approx. 60% of actual fees + 100% of disbursements), substantial indemnity (approx. 90% of actual fees + 100% of disbursements) or full indemnity (100%...

If you lack information on your Debtor that you can use to enforce your judgment, an Examination in Aid of Execution could be the way to get it. Examinations are a good way to determine if your judgment can be enforced or not, as you are able to obtain financial...

If you read that question and thought to yourself “what’s the difference”, then you need to keep reading.  Purchasing a business means that you are purchasing 100% of the shares of the company, which effectively transfers all of the company’s assets and...

I have a few friends that are currently studying for the Ontario Bar Exam (Good luck to all those writing!) and they reminded me of the professional responsibility section in their study materials. The adversarial nature of litigation makes it essential for all...

If you have been named as a Garnishee, and served with a Notice of Garnishment, this means that a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor has obtained a court order directing that money of the Garnishee (you) be paid into Court to satisfy the debt owed by a debtor to that...

Ontario has made significant strides in modernizing its labor laws with the passing of Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023. This legislation, which received royal assent on March 21, 2024, brings about crucial changes aimed at protecting workers and...

In the last 10 months I’ve had the weird experience of being on both sides of the recruiting process, both as a a recruiter and as an applicant. When I was applying for jobs I would read articles about how to write a strong cover letter and how to create a resume that...

These days it is very common for the news in Ontario to have a story about a criminal case that has been “tossed out” due to delay.   This delay is also in the Civil side of the Court, the only difference is that cases are not tossed out due to delay of the...

The NHL playoffs began this past weekend and the Toronto Maple Leaf’s are in for the eighth consecutive year. This achievement marks a period of consistent success since they drafted Auston Matthews in 2016. The team’s journey to the playoffs has been marked by...

This modern age of social media has left many people in a state of chronic oversharing. Do we really need to see what our friends, family, coworkers, (or that girl I went to elementary school with) are doing at any given moment? While Instagram, TikTok and Facebook...

In August 2023, we received a Notice of Trial with the scheduled date of late March, 2024.  From the date of the Notice of Trial to the actual Trial date, there was just about 7 months notice. Trial preparation on my files starts the day I draft the Plaintiff’s...

Do it yourself employment law is never a great idea and yet, almost daily we’re introduced to businesses who did try it to go alone, only to now need our help with a lawsuit, a Human Rights Complaint or an Employment Standards investigation. I get it.  Lawyers...

We just had a great work/life balance lunch at the office and the topic of discussion was “Communication in the Workplace”.  There are many methods of communication, especially in our digital world, and ensuring that the proper form of communication is used, as...

It is no secret that the declining speed in which disputes are resolved through the court system is a huge issue. In many cases, motions and trials need to be booked many years in advance. This problem often referred to as a lack of access to justice is one of the...

Shareholder disputes can be a challenge and a nuisance for businesses, potentially jeopardizing the stability and growth of a company. Today we explore shareholder disputes and ways to resolve them.   Before jumping to resolution strategies, it's crucial to...

I recently attended a Motion to set aside the Default Judgment and terminate the Garnishment we issued against the Defendant’s bank account.  Their lawyers were requesting costs of the Motion, payable by not only our client but me personally, and they were asking...