What Law School Never Taught Me About Business (But I Wish It Had)
22 January 2026
In my first year of law school, I was pretty consumed by case law, outlines, and trying to survive the Socratic method. But what I
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Employer’s Obligation to Investigate Workplace Harassment
24 September 2025
The recent decision in Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587, 2024 ONSC 1900 (“Metrolinx”) (affirmed by the Court of Appeal: 2025 ONCA 415), marks
How Does the Court Accommodate Clients with Accessibility Needs?
23 June 2025
Disabilities are much more common and diverse than many may think. A 2017 Statistics Canada study found that an estimated one in five Canadians (6.2
Changes to the Small Claims Court
8 April 2025
Amendment to O. Reg. 258/98 under the Courts of Justice Act (Rules of the Small Claims Court) The Small Claims Court is intended to be
If I’m Starting a New Business, Should I Get a Trademark?
18 November 2024
Are you starting a business? Do you have an established business? Have you considered registering a trademark? One of the most important questions entrepreneurs often
Consultation Fees Explained: What You’re Paying For and Why It’s Important
1 August 2024
Consultation fees charged when seeking legal advice are commonplace in the legal profession. During the initial meeting, lawyers at Barriston will typically charge an hourly-rate
US Announces Leaving Paris Climate Agreement
25 July 2017
On Thursday, June 1st, President Trump announced that the United States will be withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. This is big news. The Paris