Category: Blog

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Estate Litigation, Family Law

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Posted March 29, 2021

Lack of Capacity in Family Law Matters: Use of the “Special Party” Rule

The recent decision in the case of Chai v. Law 2020 ONSC 6998 provides a useful summary of the procedural steps and evidence required for[...]

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Practice Management

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K. Scott McLean

Posted March 25, 2021

Skill Sets # 17: Know What You Must, and Then Some

“scientia est potentia” How do our new and junior colleagues, who do not get everything they need at law school, continue to acquire knowledge, and[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted March 23, 2021

What is “Fair” When Dividing Your Estate?

I find that one of the most difficult topics that arises in estate planning discussions is the concept of ‘fairness’. This is particularly true when[...]

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Environmental Law

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Posted March 22, 2021

Regulatory Steps in Ontario Lead to Legal Contest For Conservation Interests

Recent regulatory actions by the Ontario provincial government are raising significant legal issues for conservation interests. On December 8, 2020, Royal Assent was given to[...]

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Commercial Litigation

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Posted March 18, 2021

Construction Act – Completion or Substantial Performance Date

An earlier article on procedure and jurisdiction under the Construction Act discussed the various strict timelines to be followed when preserving and perfecting a construction[...]

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Environmental Law

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Michael S. Hebert

Posted March 17, 2021

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulations and Their Impact on Damage Claims

In spite of all of the differences of opinion on environmental issues and law, there is no doubt on the question that for damages regarding[...]

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Real Estate

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Diana Tebby

Posted March 16, 2021

Bridge Financing

In today’s real estate market house sales are continuing to move at a rapid pace. Both Buyers and Sellers are feeling the pressure in the[...]

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Estate Litigation

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted March 15, 2021

Ontario Superior Court Clarifies Duty of Care in Intestacy

Toller Cranston, five time Canadian champion figure skater, two time Olympian and Olympic and World medalist, recipient of numerous awards and distinctions, a prolific and[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Sarah Macaluso

Posted March 11, 2021

Proposed Changes to Ontario’s Wills and Estates Law Under Bill 245

On February 16, 2021, Attorney General Doug Downey introduced to the Ontario Legislature Bill 245 – the “Accelerating Access to Justice Act”. Having been carried[...]