Is An Unsigned Settlement Enforceable?
Like so many legal situations, the answer to this question is that an unsigned settlement might be enforceable depending on the...
Winning The Battle But Losing The War - The Risk Of Selective Disclosure In Litigation
I have written before about the risks involved in litigation including having to pay the costs of the opposing party. An Ontario...
Will You Be Sorry For Saying "I'm Sorry" - The Effect Of The Apology Act On Litigation
One of the comments that I, as a litigator, frequently hear is: "but s/he apologized". "Isn't that admitting s/he did it [the...
Tips To Terminate And Recover From A Problem Employee
Some relationships just do not work out. This statement includes employment relationships. If the situation is becoming clear that you...
Perfunctory Independent Legal Advice Fails To Rebut The Presumption Of Undue Influence
Often, when a lawyer is working for both parties to a transaction or when a transaction may be disadvantageous to a party, the lawyer...
Who Pays To Balance An Estate's Accounts?
As a general rule, costs associated with getting a court to approve an estate trustee's actions in realizing and distributing the...
Retailer Falsely Imprisons Shopper By Saying S/He Must Delete Recording Of Being Checked For Shoplif
It has happened to almost everyone. You are shopping and, having completed your purchasing or your browsing, exit the store when the...
Going Through The Motions: Potential Cost Consequences Of Failing To Meaningfully Mediate
Under the Insurance Act, an insurer is required to participate in mediation if the insured requests mediation. The insurer is also...
How To Deal With A Vexatious Litigant
Difficult people exist. So do extremely difficult people. Some will yell and scream to get their own way. Others will threaten and...
Can I Secretly Record A Conversation
Digital technology has brought an incredible change to our ability to capture, store and retrieve information including the ability to...