Changes to the Small Claims Court
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 […]
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Litigation
What is a Litigation Guardian?
In most litigation situations the client controls the proceeding while receiving advice and recommendations through the client’s lawyer. When a client is incapable of providing instructions
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Changes to the Canada Labour Code Effective February 1 2024
Federally regulated employees will soon be entitled to greater periods of notice of termination, or pay in lieu thereof, effective February 1, 2024. Employees that
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Trust and Honesty in the Employment Relationship
Without a doubt, COVID-19 has drastically altered the nature of employment and how work is performed. Working remotely is no longer the exception and is
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Procedure in a Construction Lien Action
Construction law is one of few areas of practice that is governed by more than one set of procedural rules which are, at times, inconsistent
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Occupational Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
Employers have several responsibilities and obligations when it comes to keeping their employees safe under occupational health and safety law. This is especially so in
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Can a Joint Tenant Owner and Property be Responsible for the Other Joint Tenants Debts?
Joint tenancy ownership is distinguished by what are known as four unities; Joint tenants have identical, undivided interests in the jointly owned property. In a
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Understanding Construction Liens
The involvement of many parties with a stake in the game can make the construction process complex, and often generates disagreements. A construction lien can
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Defamation: Recommendations for Reform.
Defamation law protects reputation from harm caused by false words. The law attempts to balance two conflicting yet fundamental values: protection of reputation and freedom
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