Paying A High Price for Good Deeds - Co-Signing and Posting Bonds
A few years ago, a friend (I'll call him Steve) was told that he would only qualify for new car financing if he arranged for someone with...
What? I Can Be Fired For What I Do When I'm Not At Work?
Most employees wrongly believe that they can only be fired for what they do, or do not do, at work. In other words, what happens on the...
Is Investing Your Inheritance In Your Home Wise?
When a marriage ends, a couple's assets that were accumulated during the marriage, are generally divided equally and split between the...
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,...