Our Take On Things

Here we are in the month of February.  Did you survive January?  What is harder than in past years?  Did you want to hit the reset button? I’ve been reading a lot of posts on social media about people struggling to get their mental health and health...

In March 2021, we filed a Motion with the Court to be heard in writing. The Motion was for the return of funds paid into Court relating to a Repair and Storage Liens Act (“RSLA”) matter. The Motion was brought in writing, without notice to the opposing party, as they...

As you may have heard, our firm instituted weekly virtual meetings throughout January to discuss and encourage managing a work/life balance. This was spearheaded by our fearless leader, Inga Andriessen, who even after nearly three decades of being a lawyer still must...

Last blog post I discussed The Right to Disconnect and the promotion of a healthy relationship between employers and employees. This week I will be discussing a recent trend in how to hire and maintain the best people possible for your company.  While we may not...

When planning January 2022 at the firm, I decided to include time each Tuesday for a work/life balance topic.  This spawned, not just because it’s January and everyone is talking about it, but also because we had a very busy December and it is time to reset and...

As 2021 came to close, we were faced with, as per usual, corporate rushes – amalgamations, reorganizations, incorporations, and dissolutions.  This year did not disappoint even though we continue to be stuck in March 2020.  We are entering the third calendar...

Now picture this (and maybe it is in fact your life): You married your university sweetheart, had kids, bought a house, and put down roots. Somewhere along the way, you and your spouse (rightfully) decided it was time to have Wills drawn up. In the event of your...

Recently, someone contacted me about retaining our Firm because they were impressed with some of my blogs (why, wouldn’t they be, right?) and needed someone with my aggressive litigation skills and experience to help them with a matter they clearly could not resolve...

I may have been binge watching too many holiday themed Netflix movies lately given the title I chose for this week’s Blog, but hey, it’s 4 days before Christmas, so if not now, when? As I reflect on what Business Law info you absolutely, positively, must have this...

Setting boundaries; we’ve all heard of it (most likely on social media or in self-help books)! But now the Government of Ontario wants to set boundaries in the workplace. This is following in the footsteps of European countries such as: France, Portugal, and Northern...

On my last blog I wrote about the much needed and exciting updates to the corporate filing system in Ontario.  I guess we can’t be as hopeful as one thought. Of course, as with any new systems, there are hiccups that are to be expected.  However, it’s not...

After recently settling a matter, I sent our standard Mutual Release to the Defendant’s lawyer to review and approve.  Our Releases are typically two pages long and contains important terms to protect the parties. Well, what I got in return as “revised” was something...

Remember last year when the pandemic started? I remember wearing protective gloves and an N-95 mask whenever I had to go get groceries. Well, before I clued into online ordering and delivery, of course.  Fast forward 20 months later and here we are. More and more...

As  an Osgoode Hall Alumna who works for a firm with even stronger ties to the school it is a joy to see that the Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic (“Osgoode IPC”) has been in the news recently with regards to their services being sponsored by the Mutual Fund...

Many clients tell me they know I’m a rule follower.   Surprisingly, this often is followed up with an example of a previous lawyer they used who didn’t follow the rules.  My standard response is,  “well, those lawyers maybe have something to fall...

Needed changes to the Ontario Business Registry took effect October 19, 2021 Finally, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services made changes to the Ontario Business Registry allowing for extensive online searching and filing of documents.  This is exciting...

We issue Garnishments often.  It is the most popular way of enforcing a judgment.  Some Garnishees, however, have no idea what they are obligated to do. A “Garnishee” is a third party who is ordered by the Court, by way of a Notice of Garnishment to pay a...

Today is a big day for all Ontario incorporated not-for-profit organizations! Why you ask? A much-awaited piece of legislation finally came into force today - and by much awaited, we mean over 10 years in the making! Okay listen, we aren’t as nerdy as you think, this...

A large part of our firm’s litigation work is collecting debts owed to our clients.  For over 28 years our goal has been to obtain a judgment for those clients as quickly as possible, to prevent assets from being dissipated by debtors, and to do so in a cost-effective...

My last blog talked about changes and asking if you were ready.  We have undergone an election and there was no change there, so there is that.  We are now required to show proof of vaccination to enter certain places like restaurants, movie theaters,...

“Can I force my employees to get vaccinated?” This is a popular question these days from employers. While the answer is a technical “yes” (though they may quit rather than comply) we think the more appropriate question employers should be asking is “should you?” The...