Stay Cool On The Ice: Debt Created By Hockey Punch May Survive Bankruptcy
In 2004, during a gentlemen's hockey game, one of the players Mr. Best pulled the helmet off of and threw a punch at an opposing player,...
Employee Wages Awarded Against Director's Estate Using Oppression Remedy
Typically, if a corporation fails to pay employee wages the employee can only sue a director personally under certain limited conditions....
Does A Selling Homeowner Lose Tarion Warranty Rights Upon Sale of Home
Recently the Ontario Divisional Court confirmed that, yes, a homeowner who sells his or her home loses standing to maintain a claim or...
Are Demands from Retailers for Payment Connected to Shoplifting Legal?
A family member, such as a minor child, steals something from a retailer and is successfully prosecuted for shoplifting. Likely the theft...
Will Void Because Deceased is Racist Despite Absence of Racism in Will
Update - this decision has been overturned on appeal. A recent Ontario Superior Court decision set aside an otherwise valid will as...
ONCA Clarifies Admissibility of Expert Testimony
The Ontario Court of Appeal clarified that the testimony and evidence of experts, such as treating physicians, are not subject to the...
Is Moonlighting Grounds for Termination?
The short answer is that it might be but as like many legal questions it can be highly dependent on the facts. Recently, in Cavanagh v...
The U.S. Retirement Property Can Cost More Than Anticipated.
Purchasing real estate in the U.S. is not the same as purchasing real estate in Canada. There are a number of additional expenses...
The Hidden Costs of Legal Problems - Stress and Health
Almost 50% of Canadians over the age of 18 will experience a legal problem that they consider serious or difficult to resolve; i.e. debt...
Real Estate Brokers: Beware
Divisional Court recently overturned a Small Claims Court decision that awarded commission to a real estate agent who failed to have a...