From farm to court: Estate litigation and the family farm
Over the course of the last decade, the prevalence of estate litigation—which broadly includes disputes over Wills, inheritances, missing money and the like—has risen sharply. This uptick in estate litigation can be attributed to the fact that we are in the midst of the largest transfer of w…
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If someone in your family is hurt in a motor vehicle accident, trip and fall, slip and fall, assault or other incidents, you have the right to make a claim. This claim for compensation, legally known as damages, are assessed on a case-by-case basis. The aim is to financially compensate for t…
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A guide for Canadian businesses expanding to the U.S. to mitigate tariff impacts
Ever since the U.S. administration’s recent announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods, we have seen an uptick in Canadians looking to expand into the U.S. to avoid the tariffs. This video is intended to guide you on what you consider when planning such a move. Involve your tax advisors First…
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Navigating employer obligations during economic uncertainty
Flexible Operations During economic uncertainty, one of the main things our clients want to do is maximize the flexibility in their operations. Anytime you’re trying to maximize flexibility, what we want to do is control your legal obligations as much as you can to ensure that you̵…
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Top tips for Canadians crossing the U.S. border: Updated travel advisory
This video is based on an article by Elena Ashford, published on April 17, 2025, by Law360 Canada, titled “Top 10 Tips for Canadian Citizens Crossing the U.S. Border.“ The Government of Canada has recently updated the official travel advisory for Canadians who intend to travel to…
View the post titled Top tips for Canadians crossing the U.S. border: Updated travel advisorySexual Assault Awareness Month: Supporting survivors in London, Ontario
May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM is observed each May to raise awareness about sexual violence, educate communities on prevention, and promote survivor-centered responses. In London, organizations like Anova are at the forefront of providing critical support and resources t…
View the post titled Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Supporting survivors in London, OntarioThe meaning of “consent” – the focal point of the Hockey Canada case
The legal definition of consent is clear: it must be a voluntary, affirmative, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity. Consent means saying “yes” to something in a clear and free way. Consent cannot be assumed from silence, lack of resistance, or previous relationships. Important…
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If you’re injured in a car accident while working in Ontario, you might be surprised to learn that you may not automatically have the right to sue the at-fault driver. This is especially true if both you and the other driver were “workers” acting in the course of their employment at the time…
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In my previous blog post, Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes, I wrote about the risks and possible legal issues that can arise when using joint tenancy as an estate planning tool. As I…
View the post titled Jackson v. Rosenberg, 2024 ONCA 875: An example of how using joint tenancy as an estate planning tool can go wrongUS court rejects Johnson & Johnson bankruptcy bid
On March 31, 2025, a US bankruptcy court rejected another plan by a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary to use bankruptcy to address talcum powder claims filed against J&J by cancer victims. The rejected proposal sought to resolve claims pursued by people who are alleging injuries as a re…
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