For a self-employed individual, the amount of income used to determine a child-support obligation rarely mirrors the income declared on that person's income tax return. In fact,

The Supreme Court of Canada has made major changes to the law of contract, of which all lawyers in Ontario ought to be aware. In the recent decision, Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71,

The Government of Ontario has issued an Emergency Order in Council (the "Emergency Order") permitting the virtual witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care during the state of emergency arising from COVID-19.

Cannabis reform in the United States is poised to progress as the Democrats now control the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the presidency. As discussed in our previous articles...

Barbara MacFarlane discusses what you need to know about a medical malpractice lawsuite as part of the Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video Series.

One of your employees calls or emails that they are off today due to "stress". That employee provides you with no further information. What can you do or what should you do in the circumstances?

Sahil Razdan spoke to Jay Rosenthal of Business of Cannabis on data privacy and protection in the cannabis sector. The conversation was part of the Cannabis + Technology conference...

The recent amendment to Ontario Regulation 468/18 under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018, effective January 1, 2025, represents a significant development in Ontario's cannabis sector...

In the face of the recent uncertainty in global markets, Canadian securities regulators have implemented legislation designed to facilitate capital formation and reduce regulatory burden for issuers.

On February 19, 2019, GTY Technology Holdings Inc. ("GTY"), a special purpose acquisition company traded on the NASDAQ and which was formed to consummate a business combination

With the election of a new Government in Ontario, many employers wondered what would become of Bill 148.

On June 17, 2020, the Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, temporarily halting or reversing evictions of commercial tenants and protecting them from being locked out or having their assets seized during COVID-19.

Employers who deliberately choose not to hire candidates because they are "trans-people" are in direct violation of the Code.

On Jan. 4, Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY), a global children's entertainment company, completed its acquisition of Rubik's Brand Ltd., the owner of the world-famous Rubik's Cube®.

In mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe and health authorities quickly recommended social distancing. This new society norm effectively mandated an unprecedented transition from office to remote work for lawyers and law firms.

As we reported last week, the Ontario government announced that, after almost 11 years, the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) is finally being proclaimed into force effective October 19, 2021 (proclamation date).

Toronto Public Health and Peel Public Health have issued an order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act...

Recent amendments to the Competition Act will make it a criminal offence for employers to enter into "wage-fixing" and/or "no-poaching" agreements with other employers.

The Ontario Government has passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which in addition to changes to other statutes, includes unique amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the "ESA") addressing 1)...

The Liberal government delivered the 2024 Federal Budget this afternoon. To help finance their spending plans, the government introduced, among other things...