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
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What is a Litigation Guardian?
25 January 2024
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
Changes to the Canada Labour Code Effective February 1 2024
25 January 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
Trust and Honesty in the Employment Relationship
25 January 2024
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
Procedure in a Construction Lien Action
25 January 2024
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
Occupational Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
25 January 2024
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
Can a Joint Tenant Owner and Property be Responsible for the Other Joint Tenants Debts?
25 January 2024
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
Understanding Construction Liens
25 January 2024
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
Defamation: Recommendations for Reform.
28 October 2020
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
Constructive Dismissal and Common Law During COVID-19
10 October 2020
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer unilaterally makes a substantial change to the terms of an employment agreement or demonstrates an intention to no longer