The Supreme Court of Canada Rules that Informal Separation Agreements Between Spouses Carry Weight
The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Anderson v. Anderson, 2023 SCC 13, provides guidance on domestic contracts and the enforceability of an informal separation agreement between spouses. The Supreme Court noted that “On the one hand, individual autonomy to settle domestic affairs should be encouraged, as parties are generally better positioned than courts […]
Environmental Concerns in Residential Real Estate     Â
When many people think of contaminated sites, they think of the usual suspects such as industrial properties and gas stations. They may not think of environmental problems affecting residential properties, but they do. When looking to purchase a home, buyers should consider whether the property may have any environmental risks. These risks may include, but […]
Preparing Your Business For Sale
Often business owners reach a point where they are considering the sale of their business either through the sale of shares or the sale of assets to a third party. Perhaps you receive an enquiry to purchase your business from a competitor, supplier or one of your key employees or you are contemplating retirement and […]
An Update on the Tort of Family Violence
Overview of Tort Claims in Family Matters Tort claims can be made in family law matters, so as to prevent a multiplicity of proceedings and to promote efficiency and convenience. An existing civil claim may be combined on motion with a family matter pursuant to rule 12(5) of the Family Law Rules. You may also […]
A Manner of Thinking: Estate Litigation – April 2023
Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Change in Responsibilities
In a case that recently was decided from the Court of Appeal of Ontario called Celestini v Shoplogix Inc., 2023 ONCA 131, the Court had to determine whether or not a termination clause within an old contract could be invalidated based on a change to an employee’s position in the organization even though there had […]
A Manner of Thinking: Estate Litigation – April 2023
How the 2023 Federal Budget Addresses Home Ownership Affordability
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the federal government released Budget 2023. The House of Commons returns today (April 17, 2023), and debate in the House is scheduled to resume right away. The following blog post summarizes the Budget 2023 items that affect home ownership affordability. This year, slow economic growth, inflation, and rising interest rates […]
The World of M&A Deals with Neil Schwartz and Cody Sorensen
Cody Sorensen, Director, M&A, Welch Capital Partners – and Olympian! – joined Neil Schwartz for this episode of A Manner of Speaking. They discuss a number of interesting topics, including the role of a broker in an M&A context, deal trends and how these trends were affected by the pandemic, transitioning family businesses to third parties, managing […]