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An incorporated company is a separate, distinct legal person. The "corporate veil" is a term used to describe how incorporation can shield the personal assets of the individuals running the business as well as its owners.

As the calendar has turned to 2023, it seems that the daily news cycle has been dominated by different companies announcing widespread reductions in their workforces.

Women have historically faced greater barriers than men with respect to inequality in the workplace.

In Fernandes v. Penncorp Life Insurance Company, [2014 ONCA 615], the Court of Appeal upheld the Trial Judge’s decision awarding $200,000.00 in punitive damages.

In a recent settlement and fees approval motion in McCallum-Boxe v. Sony, 2015 ONSC 6896, Justice Belobaba had to determine the reasonable amount of fees and disbursements to which plaintiff's counsel was entitled.

While expert witnesses are traditionally retained to provide their opinion on an issue in a case, parties sometimes retain experts for a more tactical purpose – to critique the opposing expert.

Cottage ownership is a dream for many Canadians. The idea of a remote getaway where one can leave behind the stresses of the work week for a quiet, peaceful weekend with the family appeals greatly to many.

Boilerplate clauses are standard clauses, phrases and concepts that appear in commercial agreements.

Too many times we hold ourselves back because we don't think we're good enough (to win that competition, to pass that exam, …). Or we don't think we'll be successful (in getting that promotion, in getting that new job, …).

On December 10, 2016, Bill 144, the Budget Measures Act, 2015, came into force. This Bill enacted several new statutes, including the Forfeited Corporate Property Act, 2015 and the Escheats Act, 2015.

As managing partner of a Canadian law firm, I observe with growing concern the retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives taking place in the United States within the legal sector.

So, your business is thriving, and you need to hire some help. You've started interviewing candidates, and you've picked your top choice.

In the last several weeks, we have been asked, both in our personal and professional capacity, something to the effect of...

The devil is always in the details… especially when you're negotiating the terms of your divorce. The Court of Appeal for Ontario's decision in Assayag-Shneer v. Shneer, 2023 ONCA 14...

Family law trials are often fact-driven. Issues like parenting time, mobility, decision-making responsibility, and support, depend heavily on witness testimony. Documentary evidence, like text messages, calendars...

As a fan of the HBO series Game of Thrones, I was cautiously optimistic about its prequel, House of the Dragon, which began airing in August 2022.

Divorce proceedings in Ontario are typically public, but high-profile individuals and those seeking discretion have private alternatives. Three established methods—mediation-arbitration, collaborative family law, and private arbitration—allow couples to resolve their separation while keeping personal and financial details confidential and out of the public record.