September 12, 2018
Husband Depletes Savings And Moves To Poland To Avoid Paying Spousal Support
It’s not uncommon for the courts to hear of people taking extreme measures to escape their spousal or child support obligations. In one case recently…
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September 7, 2018
Father Asks Court To Rule On Whether Mother Can Unilaterally Increase A Child’s Participation In Ballet Lessons
Separated and divorced parents with children can face a number of challenges when making what may seem like every day decisions for most people. Take…
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August 31, 2018
Job Candidate Successfully Argues Discrimination On Basis Of Citizenship
In a landmark decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, a potential employee (the “candidate”) was successful in challenging an employer’s policy of requiring…
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August 23, 2018
Grandparents Insistence On Involving A Child In Their Religion Leads To Conflict With Mother
In most situations it’s heartwarming when grandparents want to spend time with their grandchildren. However, in a recent case before the Provincial Court of British…
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August 16, 2018
Estate Seeks To Prohibit Social Media Posts Featuring Condo
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are new areas of communication, and as such, can often provide the courts with interesting situations…
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August 9, 2018
Court Grapples With Determining Father’s True Business Expenses
When two parents go through a separation or divorce, one of the biggest issues they may face is that of child support obligations. While the…
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August 2, 2018
Access To Childcare As A Human Rights Issue
The challenges of finding daycare for children during the summer months is a popular topic of conversation amongst parents with school-aged children. However, for many…
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July 26, 2018
Appeal Asks Whether Judge Has To Read All Material Presented At Trial
When going through a case before the courts, one might expect a judge to be paying close attention to the facts presented to them. And…
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July 19, 2018
Court Rejects Lawyer’s Attempt To Walk Back Agreement On A Technicality
Technicalities can sometimes be used as a way to escape obligations owed under a contract, but as a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court…
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July 12, 2018
Court Determines A Signaler Can Perform Other Duties At A job Site
Health and safety regulations are a critical part of any workplace, especially those involving the use of heavy machinery or other dangerous equipment. Ontario’s Construction…
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