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Unprecedented Decision: Security for Judgment

On January 15, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision granting security for judgement for the first time by a court in Ontario.

So, You’ve Been Appointed Estate Trustee

The death of a friend or a family member is often an emotional and difficult time.  Adding to the emotional turmoil may be your appointment

COVID-19 & Employment Law: January 2021

On January 19th, 2021, the Sandbox Centre of downtown Barrie hosted a webinar during which Barriston Law Associate Joshua Valler, MPP Andrea Khanjin, and Janice

National Family Law Arbitration Course

Tom Dart, Partner at Barriston Law, will be teaching in the National Family Law Arbitration Course taking place via zoom in February and March. This

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

Calculating Child Support for Incorporated Child Support Payors.

A recent Court of Appeal decision has clarified how to determine income for child support purposes in a situation where the support payor owns a

Constructive Dismissal and Common Law During COVID-19

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

When Do You Become a Spouse Under The Family Law Act?

Family law lawyers know that the many members of the general public believe that they can become spouses and then entitled to all the same

Bill 145: Real Estate Agents and Personal Corporations

On March 4, 2020, Bill 145 received royal assent. It brings many changes, including the renaming of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002

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