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ntario’s human rights legislation underwent various amendments in 2008. For the first time, a court deciding a civil lawsuit was allowed to order remedies for violation of human rights protected under the Human Rights Code.

On November 24, 2014, a group of hackers, who identified themselves as the Guardians of Peace, breached the cyber security system of the film studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment...

Privacy and confidentiality are critical elements to a workplace investigation. Without the protection of privacy, complainants may hesitate to come forward and participants...

In this case, the privacy tort of public disclosure of embarrassing private facts was recognized in Ontario.

Ontario's landscape is transforming as automotive giants like Stellantis and Volkswagen lead the charge toward making electric cars. They're building Giga, or "big," factories in Windsor and St. Thomas to do it.

Ontario farmers face increasing pressure when buying, selling, or passing on farmland. Rising land values, competition for good soil, and development pressures have all made land decisions more complex.

On November 5, 2015, David Orazietti, Ontario's Minister of Government and Consumer Services, announced an independent review of the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and the Tarion Warranty Corporation.

The filing and payment deadline for the Underused Housing Tax Act declaration is fast approaching on May 1, 2023. Do not fear if you have not or will not meet this deadline...

This time of year tends to bring about a certain degree of introspection on my part. Whether it be a general sense of gratitude with the promise...

Earlier this month, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Croke v VuPoint System Ltd., 2024 ONCA 354, upholding the appellant's employment...

In recent months, there has been much ado about the relatively little-known yet risk-fraught requirements regarding the disclosure of partial settlement agreements.

The changed substratum doctrine prevents an employee's entitlement to common law reasonable notice from being restricted by the express terms of a historical written contract when the duties...

The gig economy, remote work, and the rise of project-based hiring have made it increasingly common for businesses to engage workers outside of a traditional employment relationship.

Why bother having employment contracts? Many business owners who have become embroiled in a wrongful dismissal action....

The Government of Ontario tabled Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, on May 6, 2024 (Bill 190). Bill 190 proposes a significant overhaul of existing labour legislation in Ontario...

A law student shares the three critical factors that guided their decision-making during the competitive 2L summer student recruitment process, revealing how they evaluated firms based on practice area diversity, mentorship support, and commitment to inclusion. The article provides practical insights into identifying what matters most when choosing where to build a legal career.

An engagement ring can hold a lot of value to the heart and wallet. But what happens with the ring if the engagement is called off? Is it considered a gift?