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A Last Will and Testament is an important document that, among other things, permits the smooth distribution of a person's estate after his or her death.

In a decision which removed a fraudulent mortgage instrument from title to the applicants' property, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was critical of the Ontario Director of Titles...

As legal counsel for dentists, we are routinely asked questions about the complaints process before the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario ("RCDSO").

This blog updates an earlier blog that I wrote on August 16, 2024 in connection with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision...

Failing to advise an insurance company of material facts relating to the policy may result in a loss of coverage at a time when it is needed most.

When a person believes that someone has committed a crime, it is, of course, perfectly reasonable that they report their belief to the police. In general, where a bona fide complaint has been made to police...

In disputes where a buyer alleges that a seller made misrepresentations about the property being purchased, courts will generally focus on whether the representations...

Issuing a Statement of Claim is the first step for a plaintiff to bring a legal claim. It is not the only step. Once issued, a plaintiff must then serve the claim on the defendant(s) within 6 months.

Electronic evidence is subject to manipulation, as is the testimony – or even identity – of witnesses appearing remotely.

Our past blogs have discussed anti-SLAPP motions at length. This post explores yet another decision on an anti-SLAPP motion, but this time, in the context of an aggrieved employee who publicly...

The law of defamation is fascinating because the fact scenarios of each case are unique.

Election law is not confined to political elections. Under corporate law, incorporated companies and voluntary membership associations are generally required to hold elections...

The growing use of generative Artificial Intelligence is undeniable. According to Justice Rakoff of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York...

In certain circumstances, the legal doctrines of common mistake and rectification may provide a remedy to a party who has paid out funds that are based upon admitted errors...

A law partnership is a cooperative but also a competitive environment. The same group of partners generate revenues but then must divide a finite pool of profits between themselves.

A Canadian court awarded $800,000 in damages to a couple defamed by serious false allegations of sexual assault and criminal misconduct spread through social media. The case examines how factors like the severity of accusations, use of social media platforms, and a defendant's failure to mount a defense can dramatically escalate defamation damages beyond typical awards.

Social media continues to be a fertile ground for the development of the law. Social media has become a tool for significant political debate and a place where political foes rally...