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Non-Payment of Holdback under the Construction Act
Thème: Construction Law juin 27, 2019 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 …
Collaborative Process, For Same Sex Couples Too
Thème: Family Law mai 8, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
Collaborative Process, For Same Sex Couples Too In July 2005 the Supreme Court of Canada declared same sex marriage legal in all provinces across Canada. The enactment of the Civil …
What the H*** is Collaborative Family Law?
Thème: Family Law janvier 23, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
Listen to this PODCAST featuring Jim Jeffcott, one of LMR’s family law lawyers to get the answer. https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/episodes/Episode-17-Collaborative-Law-with-Jim-Jeffcott-e2uo5n/a-a8t0s8
Court Ordered Counselling Offers Hope to Re-Establish a Parent’s Relationship with an Estranged Child
Thème: Family Law décembre 10, 2018 by Jim Jeffcott
A review of past cases demonstrate that there have been differences in opinion about whether a judge has the authority to order parties and children into counselling. This issue has …
Is It Time To Update Your Will?
Thème: Estates and Succession novembre 13, 2018 by Low Murchison Radnoff
November is “Make a Will Month”! If you don’t have a Will yet, it’s a good time to get one! And if you do have a Will, especially if it’s …
Ensure You Insure
Thème: Family Law octobre 26, 2018 by Carol Cochrane
Two cases that recently came before the Family Court in Ottawa highlight the need for lawyers to do their homework when advocating for their clients who have an entitlement to …