May 10, 2018
Time After Time: Does The Years Of Service Clock Start Ticking Anew When Your Employer Comes Under New Ownership?
It can be stressful to learn that the company you work for has been purchased by another company. The first thing that is likely to…
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May 4, 2018
Who Let The Dog Out (Does Not Necessarily Indicate Ownership)
Determining who gets the custody of children can be a contentious issue when a couple separates or gets divorced. However, as a Newfoundland Court of…
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April 26, 2018
Is Your Estate Entitled To Your Spousal Support Payments After Your Death?
Separation agreements can be a useful way for two people to establish their responsibilities to one another after their relationship comes to an end. Ideally,…
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April 20, 2018
Can An Employment Contract be Unilaterally Altered During A Period Of Notice?
Employment contracts are used to spell out the responsibilities of parties involved in an employment relationship, giving each party a clear understanding of what they…
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April 13, 2018
What Rights To Access Do Stepparents Have Upon Separation?
Custody and access issues can often arise when parents go through a separation or divorce. Importantly, custody disputes are not exclusive to biological parents alone.…
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April 6, 2018
What Happens To Your Bonus If You’re Fired Before It Is Paid Out?
People whose employment compensation includes bonuses often rely on the promise of a bonus when making financial or other life plans. But what happens when…
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March 29, 2018
Man’s Second Wife Challenges Will Which Left Her Nothing
One of the most important reasons to have a will is to lay out what you want to happen to your estate when you pass…
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March 23, 2018
How Far Must A Parent Go To Prove A Change In Behaviour In Order To Regain Access?
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently heard a motion from a father who was seeking to reinstate access to his eight-year-old-son, who he had…
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March 16, 2018
Are Employees Obligated to Accept Unfavourable Employment Terms When Their Place of Work Comes Under New Ownership?
When a company (or part of a company) is purchased by another company, it’s natural for employees to wonder about whether their employment situation will…
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March 9, 2018
When is Unjust Enrichment Established in a Common Law Relationship?
In a recent case before the Ontario Court of Appeal, the court was asked to determine whether unjust enrichment had been established in the value…
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