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In Green, a five judge panel of the Court of Appeal had reversed its previous decision in Sharma v. Timminco, 2012 ONCA 107 ("Timminco"), about how limitation periods for secondary market class actions operate.

Several recent trial decisions have awarded higher than usual non-pecuniary awards for sexual abuse, marking a possible trend toward increased compensation in this area.

Because sexual assault is a recognized wrong in many areas of our substantive law, it is quite common for a civil lawsuit to run in parallel with a criminal proceeding arising from the same alleged wrongdoing.

The final substantive section of a factum is where a party sets out the specific relief they seek in the proceeding. This section typically is titled Order Requested...

As the song goes; the best game you can name is the good ol' hockey game. From playing to cheering on your child to watching Connor McDavid move his way through another seemingly helpless defenceman...

In Charles Frederick Armstrong v The Township of Russell (2025 ONSC 3790), Justice Flaherty struck down key parts of a municipal bylaw that restricted election signs.

The Supreme Court of Canada has released its decision in Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., 2026 SCC 3, a case addressing whether a homeowner's insurance policy must cover additional costs incurred...

As an experienced personal injury lawyer in Ontario (and an occasional cyclist myself), I understand the unique challenges cyclists face on our roads.

The deadline by which businesses with 25 or more employees are to have their electronic monitoring policies in place is fast-approaching.

In our last blog, we explored the circumstances in which employers should consider engaging an external workplace investigator and the benefits that can be expected when an external...

Ontario presents a compelling opportunity for international businesses seeking Canadian expansion, but success hinges on making informed structural and regulatory decisions from the outset. Understanding the nuances between branch offices and subsidiaries, navigating cross-border tax implications, and protecting intellectual property in a new jurisdiction can determine whether your expansion thrives or faces costly complications.

In this year's Asian Heritage Month blog series, we honour role models who have had a profound impact on our lives.

Under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA"), employment contracts must comply with certain minimum standards regarding termination, including notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice.(Law 360)

Ontario's new employment transparency rules, effective January 1, 2026, mandate salary disclosure, AI usage notification, and candidate communication timelines in job postings. These requirements create extensive documentation that may serve as evidence in future employment disputes, fundamentally altering the legal landscape for both hiring practices and wrongful dismissal claims.

Divorce is a stressful and overwhelming process. Family law litigants are often introduced to confusing new concepts and terminology, which can feel like you are learning a new language.

After separation, married people are obligated to account to one another for their respective increases in net worth from the date of marriage to the date of final separation, known as the valuation date.

When separation occurs, deciding whether to stay in or leave the family home can feel overwhelming and urgent. Ontario law provides equal rights to both spouses regarding the matrimonial home...