In the recent decision of Huachangda Canada Holdings Inc. v. Solcz Group Inc. (2019 ONCA 649), the Court of Appeal addressed when a defendant may plead or allege that a plaintiff has an ulterior [...]
Planning a trip is an exciting activity for a family. It does, however, include a number of logistics and can become more complex than just booking a flight and hotel. This is even more so the [...]
A successful party to a lawsuit is generally entitled to recover “costs” from the unsuccessful party, including a contribution towards their legal fees and disbursements. As purchasing adverse [...]
When we, as entrepreneurs, start a business, our lives are filled with optimism, and it is often that optimism that drives the success of our business venture. Therefore, it may not occur to the [...]
A great number of Canadians are owners of beloved house pets. At least 41% of households have at least one dog and 38% of households have at least one cat. These house pets become a part of our [...]
As an alumnus of Harvard College, I followed with interest the lawsuit challenging Harvard’s affirmative action practices in admissions. My time at the college transformed my worldview and was [...]
Halloween can be fun for the whole family, however Halloween fun should not overshadow good safety practices, especially when it comes to pedestrian safety. Here are a few tips to follow to [...]
In today’s real estate market it is becoming more common for relatives to add their names onto the title of a house to help the real owner — typically a child or parent — qualify for a mortgage. [...]
‘The structure of language…becomes a mirror of the structure of the world as presented to the intelligence.” (George Santayana) In the same sense that younger lawyers must learn [...]
If you are prevented from attending work due to injury or illness, you may have access to short-term and long-term disability benefits through your employer or your own private insurance policy. [...]
