Some cases are stronger than others. What happens if you are faced with a claim that the plaintiff has no ability to prove? Are you...

We value and cherish our pets and, in some cases, even consider them family members. However, the law considers pets property and is...

A recent Ontario Superior Court case illustrates why one should not wait to seek legal advice especially in situations of wrongful...

Many times in life, we play more than one role at the same time. For example, we may be spouse, parent, employee and citizen...

What happens if you have a change of heart after a particularly generous gift? Are there circumstances when a court will allow "giver's...

Not all beneficiaries to an estate are equal in that there may be different tax consequences for a beneficiary depending on the identity...

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision illustrates how it is possible to simultaneously win and lose in litigation. Moreover, this...

When parties settle a legal dispute, it is standard practice to sign "Full and Final" releases. Often the wording of these releases is...

We have all heard the stories about couples who go to war battling over custody and visitation of their minor children. However, with...

In Ontario there is a fundamental belief that litigation should be decided on its merits and not on procedural advantage. A recent...