Navigating self-representation at court: Understanding legal costs and awards
Starting a lawsuit can be unpleasant, costly, and time-consuming. The legal system is not intended for self-represented parties, but sometimes people have no choice but to represent themselves. Sometimes, self-represented parties lose their case. Sometimes, they prevail. Typically, when a pa…
View the post titled Navigating self-representation at court: Understanding legal costs and awardsUS Bard PowerPort litigation heating up
The Bard PowerPort is a type of implantable catheter product that allows long-term access to major veins in the body. Studies have linked certain implantable catheter products with serious injuries, including thromboembolism, infection, hemorrhage, device migration, heart attack, stroke, and…
View the post titled US Bard PowerPort litigation heating upInjuries sustained in the course of work: WSIB vs personal injury lawsuit
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) system and a personal injury lawsuit are two paths to compensate individuals who sustained injuries as a result of an accident. However, these two systems do not coexist; an individual can have access to only one of them at a time. In some situ…
View the post titled Injuries sustained in the course of work: WSIB vs personal injury lawsuitEmployment considerations when purchasing a professional practice*
Purchasing a professional practice can be an exciting time for the purchaser, but it can also be an overwhelmingly complex and time-consuming endeavour if you don’t engage the right people to guide you through the process. There are many important business and legal considerations to keep in…
View the post titled Employment considerations when purchasing a professional practice*Navigating minor’s share ownership in OBCA corporations: Exceptions, risks, and mitigation strategies
The Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) serves as the regulatory backbone for the establishment and operation of corporations in Ontario. However, can a minor hold shares in an OBCA corporation? What if a parent wants to pass on shares to their child? And if so, what risks come with thi…
View the post titled Navigating minor’s share ownership in OBCA corporations: Exceptions, risks, and mitigation strategiesBeware of what you post: Navigating social media disclosure in personal injury cases
In Ontario, the law recognizes the relevance of social media content in personal injury cases. This means a plaintiff may be required to provide to the defendant any posts, photos, or other information on their social media accounts that may be relevant to the case, such as details about the…
View the post titled Beware of what you post: Navigating social media disclosure in personal injury casesEmerging guidance on substantial compliance Wills in 2023
Until recently, a Will in Ontario had to meet the strict formal validity requirements set forth in the Succession Law Reform Act1 (the “Act”) in order to be valid. This meant that a Will had to be in writing and signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses who also signed the document....
View the post titled Emerging guidance on substantial compliance Wills in 2023Guardianship: What is it, when is it required and other FAQs
Have you been told that you need to obtain “guardianship” to assist a loved one with their property and finances? Are you uncertain what guardianship is, what being a guardian entails, or how to go about obtaining guardianship? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this article is…
View the post titled Guardianship: What is it, when is it required and other FAQsBanman v Ontario, the preferable procedure requirement, and institutional abuse litigation
The first stage of a class proceeding is the certification stage. Certification is a procedural step, the purpose of which is to screen out cases that are not appropriate to be dealt with on a class-wide basis. In Ontario, an action is certified if it passes the five-step test outlined in se…
View the post titled Banman v Ontario, the preferable procedure requirement, and institutional abuse litigationWhat happens if we reconcile?
As a family law lawyer in Ontario, I often find myself at the intersection of personal relationships and the legal framework that governs them. One of the most intriguing and challenging aspects of my practice is dealing with cases involving reconciliation. In this blog post, I will explain …
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