Which Legal Capacity Are You Acting In? It Matters!
Many times in life, we play more than one role at the same time. For example, we may be spouse, parent, employee and citizen...
2 Considerations If Terminating An Older, Long-Term Employee
One of the more difficult decision faced by an employer is how much notice to provide to an employee after a longer period of employment....
Giver's Remorse Litigation Ends In Failure
What happens if you have a change of heart after a particularly generous gift? Are there circumstances when a court will allow "giver's...
Consider Tax Implications Before Settling Estate Disputes
Not all beneficiaries to an estate are equal in that there may be different tax consequences for a beneficiary depending on the identity...
Improper Allegations Of Just Cause May Result In Punitive Damages
An Ontario Small Claims Court decision illustrates the danger of an employer improperly alleging just cause as a reason for dismissing an...
Conflicting Limitation Periods Resolved In Favour Of Finality For Estates
Until recently, a conflict between two limitation periods created uncertainty for the administrators of estates in circumstances where...