In disputes between a buyer and seller arising from an aborted transaction, the real estate professionals involved may be dragged into the dispute...

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed that preliminary discussions between a buyer and seller regarding the potential zoning or future uses of property...

After months of uncertainty for the charitable sector, the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA")has confirmed that registered charities will not need to file a T3 Trust Income Tax and Information...

Federally regulated employers subject to the Canada Labour Code ("CLC") should be mindful of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice's recent decision...

Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe unpack a shocking case where a surreptitious sex tape made its way into a family law proceeding, raising serious legal and ethical questions.

These concerns are frequently shared by clients when preparing trusts under their Wills (which come into existence following their death) or when establishing a family trust (which are created during the client's lifetime).

As legal counsel for chiropractors, we are often asked questions about what happens when a chiropractor is referred to the Discipline Committee of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (the "CCO").

In Ontario, all public hospitals are required to have a medical staff association ("MSA"),[1] which consists of all physicians who possess appointments at the hospital.

Advertisements for personal injury firms often use the phrase "you don't pay unless we win". This usually means that a law firm will bear the full cost of the file...

Closed proceedings, sealing orders and publication bans are rare in civil actions in Ontario.

In Howell, McDonnell v. Freire, Aviva Insurance, Echelon Insurance, 2024 ONSC 586, the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario declined to order production...

Estate litigation often centres around determining the intentions of a testator. Since a deceased testator can no longer explain their intentions, some provisions in the Ontario...

In Ontario, it may take several months to years before a plaintiff obtains judgment against a defendant in the civil courts, even in a straightforward debt claim.

In a follow up to the decision we discussed in Factum containing fake case law likely generated by AI submitted in Ontario litigation (Ko v. Li)...

While it may be commonplace for spouses to share access to computers and online accounts in a matrimonial home, one has a right to a reasonable expectation of digital privacy...

Democracy is a delicate form of government because it constantly tests the outer limits on multiple policies and engenders vigorous debate.

Cases arising from failed residential real estate transactions in a falling market continue to affirm that a buyer who breaches an agreement to purchase a property...

The captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs (the "Leafs"), John Tavares ("Tavares"), is currently in the process of appealing a Notice of Reassessment that was issued by the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA")...

The Underused Housing Tax (the "Act"), which came into effect on January 1, 2022, introduces an annual 1% tax on the value of vacant or underused residential property in Canada...

More and more corporations are using client-facing Artificial Intelligence Chatbots to respond to client inquiries. Although these Chatbots can enhance customer service...