February 1, 2019
The Importance Of Limitation Periods When Collecting Debts Owed To An Estate
Being named the executor of an estate comes with much responsibility, including collecting debts owed to the deceased. A recent decision from the Court of…
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January 24, 2019
Former Employees Allege Non-Solicitation Clause Was Too Vague To Be Enforced
Most people may think of employment contracts as agreements that govern a relationship between an employee and employer for the duration of that working relationship.…
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January 18, 2019
Divorcing Couple’s Disagreements On Spousal Support Leads Them To Court
It’s understandable that after a long marriage, a couple’s financial situation and the division of working inside and outside of the home, can lead to…
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January 10, 2019
Release Does Not Prevent Employee From Bringing Sexual Harassment Claim
When someone is terminated from a job, they may find themselves faced with having to sign a release in order to receive payment in lieu…
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January 4, 2019
Can A Husband Who Earned Less Income Than Wife Maintain Beneficial Ownership Of Home?
When a couple goes through separation or divorce, it’s not uncommon for there to be disputes about who owns what, or who owes who money.…
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December 28, 2018
Does Impaired Driving While Off Duty Give an Assistant Fire Chief’s Employer Cause to Dismiss Him?
Access to an employer’s vehicle is a privilege that comes with a number of responsibilities, especially when one is allowed to drive the vehicle outside…
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December 21, 2018
Court is Critical of Husband’s Aggressive Litigation Tactics
We previously wrote about a case working its way through the courts where a father was seeking to settle their separation through First Nations laws…
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December 13, 2018
Court of Appeal Rules Termination Clause Must Be Read In Whole
Typically, when people are terminated from their jobs without cause, they are entitled to notice or payment in lieu of notice. While the Employment Standards…
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December 6, 2018
Court Does Not Look Kindly Upon Husband Who Fails To Disclose Finances
Court orders might not be fun, or even easy to comply with. However, it’s important to do so. This was perfectly illustrated in a recent…
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November 29, 2018
Assessing Liability For Racism In The Workplace
Despite making progress over the years, racism and other forms of discrimination still occur in the workplace. Of course, Ontario’s Human Rights Code (the “Code”)…
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