Family
Documenting family loans saves headaches in event of divorce
Loans made between family members should be properly documented and made known to all parties to avoid surprise claims and unnecessary complications if and when separation occurs, ...- Understanding equalization – the matrimonial home
- Supreme Court decision on life insurance guided by fairness
- Legislate property rights for common-law spouses: Nathens
Personal Injury
Shatz honoured to act in landmark medical malpractice trial
Toronto personal injury lawyer Samantha Shatz says she feels honoured to have played a role in delivering justice to the family of a woman left quadriplegic at birth. Read more
Criminal Law
Extradition order reversed, Botting’s client discharged
Canada’s justice minister has overturned an extradition order against a woman accused of abducting her children after British Columbia criminal lawyer Dr. Gary Botting argued ... Read more
Family
Annulments — A 19th century notion with a 21st century twist
A legal construct of the 1800s outlining the grounds for annulment still applies in the 21st century, though the rationale for seeking one has changed dramatically, says Toronto ... Read more
Personal Injury
Coverage not premiums should be primary focus for drivers
Drivers should focus on the amount of coverage — not premiums — when choosing car insurance, says Oakville personal injury lawyer Jill Edwards. Read more
Civil Litigation
Court-ordered sale often the fix for joint property dispute
When property co-owners disagree on whether or not to sell, an application under the Partition Act may be an effective, court-directed means to resolve the dispute, says Brampton ... Read more
Real Estate
Sharing information benefits entire mortgage sector: Samaroo
Improving the professional conduct and educational standards of brokers and lenders would provide “great consumer protection,” Toronto real estate lawyer Sarita Samaroo ... Read more
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Employment & Labour
OCA right to reject tort of harassment: O’Donnell
The Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) was correct in rejecting the tort of harassment, though it wisely left the door open to study it again in the future, says Toronto employment ... Read more
Criminal Law
Extreme intoxication as a defence has its merits: Daviau
The section of the Criminal Code that precludes an accused from using intoxication as a defence needs to be abandoned, says Toronto criminal lawyer Lindsay Daviau. Read more
Legal Supplier
GTD Scientific predicts human injury in any environment
In GTD Scientific, principal Geoffrey Desmoulin has found a way to combine his twin passions for the human body and mechanical engineering, creating a firm that has become an ... Read more
Employment & Labour
Booth guides employers through B.C.’s employee-friendly laws
British Columbia employers need more help than ever navigating the province’s worker-friendly employment, says Vancouver employment lawyer Melanie D. Booth, who has spent ... Read more
Real Estate
Be detailed when building a neighbour dispute case
The devil can be in the details when it comes to resolving disputes between condominium neighbours, says Toronto condominium lawyer John De Vellis. Read more
Legal Supplier
Practice management a key focus of bar admission program
With a number of young lawyers expressing concerns over the level of their practice management skills post-call, the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education’s ... Read more
Family
Divorcing a narcissist? Don’t stoop to their level: Townsend
Divorcing a narcissist comes with unique challenges that can be overcome with patience and preparation, says Toronto family lawyer and divorce recovery coach Leanne Townsend. Read more
Health, Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks a health-care lesson in hyper-vigilance
Recent ransomware attacks on three Ontario hospitals is a cautionary tale that should have the province’s health-care providers and boards taking notice, says Toronto health ... Read more
Personal Injury
Choose the right expert in a personal injury accident: Haté
People injured in an accident must quickly retain legal counsel to guide them through the proper steps and ensure they receive the compensation they are entitled to, says Toronto ... Read more
Family
Legalization neutralizes pot complaints in custody disputes
Legalization has largely neutralized the issue of cannabis use in family law cases, says Pickering family lawyer Angela Princewill. Read more
Civil Litigation
Ruling demonstrates progress in court's view of casual sex
A recent case where a man was found guilty of sexual assault after he agreed to wear a condom but proceeded to have unprotected sex with his partner shows that the courts are more ... Read more
Opinion
Joseph Neuberger
The death of picking an impartial jury
Marcel Strigberger
Name that election candidate
Kate Dewhirst
Missing persons in Ontario – new police powers
Bram Lecker and Simon Pelsmakher
Recession alarm — how secure is your job?
Christopher Achkar
Dress codes at the workplace
