Condo Board Must Balance Private and Communal Interests of Unit Owners
According to the owner, Ms. Wu, her condo shook like an earthquake and sounded like a freight train - for six years. Apparently, the...
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...
Employee Bears Cost of Refusing to Work Sundays or Public Holidays
Under the Employment Standards Act, an employee has the statutory right to refuse to work a shift scheduled for a Sunday or public...
Never Sign For What You Do Not Receive
In a recent CBC news article, two Greyhound customers voice complaints regarding lost goods that were shipped across Canada. ( See...
Who Legally Gets To Decide Funeral Details?
Contrary to popular belief, the wishes of the deceased regarding his or her funeral do not have to be honoured even if those wishes are...
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...
The Importance of Letters of Reference Following Termination of Employment
Having one's employment terminated is unpleasant whether it occurs for cause or because of other circumstances. Often the former...
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,...