Is Pain And Suffering For The Loss Of A Pet Compensable?
We value and cherish our pets and, in some cases, even consider them family members. However, the law considers pets property and is...
Can Your Accountant Keep A Secret? Is S/he Allowed To?
Our accountants know a great deal more about us than most of us would want known publically. For the most part, we trust that this...
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...
Failure To Use Certified Translation May Not Be Fatal to Case
Under the Courts of Justice Act, any foreign language document that is admitted into evidence in a court proceeding must be accompanied...
A Fool For A Client - Considerations For The Do-It-Yourself Litigant
Abraham Lincoln opined that the man who represents himself [in legal matters] has a fool for a client. Perhaps Honest Abe was a little...
Grinch-Proof Your Online Holiday Shopping Experience
It is a busy time of year. In addition to "life" necessities, there are extra social commitments that can leave little if any time to...
8 Tips For The Do-It-Yourself Landlord
Owning a rental property can be a good source of income. In theory, you purchase the property, find a tenant and sit back while the...
"The Rules of Civil Procedure are Largely Discretionary"?
I distinctly remember a conversation between myself as a young lawyer and an older, opposing counsel in which he advised me that "the...