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Consider Yourself Warned the Next Time you Lace Up Your Skates
Topic: Civil Litigation January 17, 2020 by Michael Beeson
If you’re a regular at your local rink, or a fan of contact sports more generally, consider yourself warned in light of the recent decision Casterton v MacIsaac (2019 ONSC …
Debunking some Myths about Premarital or Cohabitation Agreements
Topic: Family Law December 5, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
It’s true. Premarital or cohabitation agreements are not an easy topic to bring up with your partner, especially if you have recently been engaged and are soon looking forward to …
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Towards a Successful Adverse Possession Claim
Topic: Civil Litigation, Real Estate September 20, 2019 by Ron Petersen
If you are unsure whether a portion of adjoining land belongs to you, you might consider whether it is legally permissible to claim it as your own. Generally speaking, if …
Updates to the Divorce Act
Topic: Family Law July 25, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
On June 21, 2019 the Divorce Act was amended. The new provisions are not yet in force. We are awaiting the Minister’s announcements in regard to the timing of the …
A new procedure for lien claims against municipalities
Topic: Construction Law June 27, 2019 by Ron Petersen & Matthew Smith
Municipalities should brace themselves for further amendments to the construction law regime in Ontario. Effective October 1, 2019, lien claimants will no longer be required to register a lien against …
Non-Payment of Holdback under the Construction Act
Topic: Construction Law by Ron Petersen & Matthew Smith
Under the previous Construction Lien Act, contractors and subcontractors were often concerned that they would not receive payment 45 days after substantial completion. There was a concern that they would …