Ghosts, ghouls, and the duty to disclose
Imagine: you believe your house is haunted and you are ready to move. The question is, do you have to tell the buyers? A haunted house is often considered a “stigmatized property” — a property that has non-physical issues or features that may affect its marketability. In Ontario, real …
View the post titled Ghosts, ghouls, and the duty to discloseMy child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?
Kids are more online than ever before, spending increasing amounts of time on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. What used to be a way to conduct research, keep up with friends, and play the occasional game has transformed into a virtual world that is at the centre of l…
View the post titled My child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?Contaminated cooling towers cause multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in London, Ontario
Cooling towers contaminated with Legionella bacteria found at Sofina Foods Ltd., a meat processing plant in London, Ontario have been linked to multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease during the summers of 2024 and 2025. An investigation by the Middlesex-London Health Unit revealed that…
View the post titled Contaminated cooling towers cause multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in London, OntarioTort of human trafficking in Ontario
July 30 marks World Day Against Human Trafficking, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness and promote the protection of victims of human trafficking. Since then, I have been reflecting on this often misunderstood topic as it relates to Canadians, and espe…
View the post titled Tort of human trafficking in OntarioSettling statutory accident benefits claims: What you need to know
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Ontario, you may be receiving Statutory Accident Benefits (“SABS”). These are benefits that help you pay for things like treatment, lost income, and support while you recover. You can receive these benefits even if you are at fault for the accid…
View the post titled Settling statutory accident benefits claims: What you need to knowCriminal vs. Civil Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors
The recent Hockey Canada trial has raised questions relating to how criminal and civil cases involving sexual assault allegations can differ. This criminal trial followed a civil lawsuit that resulted in a settlement between Hockey Canada and the complainant, E.M., whose identity is protecte…
View the post titled Criminal vs. Civil Justice for Sexual Abuse SurvivorsFrom 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…
View the post titled From farm to court: Estate litigation and the family farmCompensation for families under the Family Law Act
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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