Category: Blog

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Wills, Trusts and Estates, Estate Administration

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Posted April 10, 2026

Navigating Estate Administration in Ontario: What Families Need to Know

Losing a loved one is never easy. Beyond the emotional toll, there are also legal and financial responsibilities after someone passes away, which can be[...]

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Employment, Human Rights and Labour

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Lori Philpott

Posted April 7, 2026

Deal or No Deal? When Settlement Agreements Are Binding Without a Signature

In the world of employment law, reaching a settlement can often feel like the finish line. But what happens if one side agrees to a[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Joanne Lahey

Posted March 30, 2026

A Conversation Worth Having: Estate Planning with Aging Parents

Having a conversation with aging parents about estate planning can feel uncomfortable, but it’s important to start the conversation, not only to put documents in[...]

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Environmental Law

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Nathan Adams

Michael S. Hebert

Posted March 25, 2026

Environmental Class Action Legal First: Punitive Damages Certified Against Federal Government for Delay in PFAS “Forever Chemical” Drinking Water Contamination Disclosure

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in Egan v. National Research Council of Canada, 2026 ONSC 1429, is a landmark in Canadian environmental class[...]

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Commercial Litigation

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Alexander Bissonnette

Posted March 18, 2026

Getting it Right the First Time: Why the Remedy of Rectification Isn’t a Safety Net

Rectification is a long-standing recognized equitable remedy that the Court may grant as a means of correcting errors in the recording of terms in written[...]

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Family Law

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Samir Nawaz

Posted March 9, 2026

Receiving Spousal Support from a US resident and the Associated Tax Consequences

While it is common knowledge that there are tax consequences in relation to spousal support in Canada, i.e. taxable to the recipient and tax deductible[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Tiffany Mayhew

Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted March 6, 2026

When History Lies Beneath: What Ontario Homeowners Can Learn from a Kamloops Archaeological Discovery

Introduction: Lessons from a Recent BC Incident In January 2026, a routine landscaping project in Kamloops, British Columbia, became a cautionary tale for property owners[...]

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Business Law

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Colton Allen

Posted February 17, 2026

Are You Considering Opening a Franchise?

Franchises are an attractive business model in Canada, and with good reason: franchisees can start their own business with the added comfort of working within[...]

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Business Law

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Tiffany Mayhew

Neil Schwartz

Posted February 10, 2026

Top 10 Questions Franchisors and Franchisees Should Ask at a Franchise Show

Entering into a franchise relationship is a major business decision for both franchisors and franchisees, carrying long-term implications for everyone involved. Each party brings its[...]