One Of These Terms Is Not Like The Other - Offer Letter vs. Employment Agreement
The interview process appears to go well and negotiations for potential employment progress. Eventually the employer sends out an offer...
Have Second Thoughts Before Accepting A Gift Under A Will
Accepting a gift under a will or assisting in the administration of an estate will likely prevent you from later challenging the validity...
Pocket-Dial Bites Employee in the *** and Results in Termination
Beware the butt-dial! The pesky ability of your phone to dial or redial can come back to haunt you. A recent Alberta case which upheld...
False Inspection Report Could Result In Criminal Negligence Charges
Mechanics and home inspectors beware! Recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that a mechanic who issued a false safety standard...
Timid Driver Negligent In Travelling Too Slow When Passing
Almost everyone who had driven on the highway has encountered the "accident waiting to happen" in the form of either the racing motorist...
Will An Adult Child Be Compensated For Caring For An Incapacitated, Elderly Parent?
For many, aging is accompanied by weakened bodies and minds. In many cases, an individual becomes incapable of caring for himself or...
Home Buyer Has No Duty To Challenge Seller's Honesty in SPIS
Completing a Seller Property Information Statement ("SPIS") can increase the seller's risk when selling a home. If the seller is...
Ouch! Bully Tactics Cost Employer $100,000 In Punitive Damages.
Relationships end. When they do, it is best to end them kindly and walk away. Recently, an employer experienced the high cost of ending...
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...
Apology or No Apology - That is the Question
Stuff happens. Some of that stuff is bad and we regret that it happened. We regret that others are injured. We wish to convey our...