Cyber-bullying During Litigation: A Cautionary Tale
Being involved in litigation is stressful at the best of times. When the litigation involves sibling rivalry, such as an estate dispute,...
SCC Clarifies Civil Contempt - Holds Lawyer in Contempt For Returning Client's Funds
The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the nature of "intent" necessary to find a person in contempt of court. Specifically, it is...
Prevent Your Work Email From Getting You In Trouble
In a society of Wikileaks, hackers and companies monitoring internal and external correspondence, your work email can not, and must not,...
Stay Cool On The Ice: Debt Created By Hockey Punch May Survive Bankruptcy
In 2004, during a gentlemen's hockey game, one of the players Mr. Best pulled the helmet off of and threw a punch at an opposing player,...
Employee Wages Awarded Against Director's Estate Using Oppression Remedy
Typically, if a corporation fails to pay employee wages the employee can only sue a director personally under certain limited conditions....
Does A Selling Homeowner Lose Tarion Warranty Rights Upon Sale of Home
Recently the Ontario Divisional Court confirmed that, yes, a homeowner who sells his or her home loses standing to maintain a claim or...
Are Demands from Retailers for Payment Connected to Shoplifting Legal?
A family member, such as a minor child, steals something from a retailer and is successfully prosecuted for shoplifting. Likely the theft...
Will Void Because Deceased is Racist Despite Absence of Racism in Will
Update - this decision has been overturned on appeal. A recent Ontario Superior Court decision set aside an otherwise valid will as...