Both employers and employees often do not understand the significance of enforceable termination clauses in employment contracts.

Frustration of contract is a legal concept that allows the parties to end a contract where an unforeseen event occurs that fundamentally changes the parties' ability to perform the terms of the contract.

Iwona Albrecht is a partner at Soloway Wright LLP practicing in Business & Corporate Law, Corporate Finance & Securities, Tax,...

Obtaining status as a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency comes with many rights and obligations. However, registered charity status does not fit or work for all non-profit organizations.

Employers may have a duty to investigate workplace harassment even where no official or formal complaint has been made. If an employer becomes aware of potentially inappropriate conduct – whether through an informal...

A spinal cord injury (SCI) reshapes life in an instant. While the physical impact is often immediately visible, the financial, emotional, and logistical challenges tend to unfold more quietly — and over many years.

For many individuals, purchasing a home is the largest financial investment they will ever make.

As of December 2024, the Competition Act (Canada) (the "Act") was amended to limit the use and scope of certain anti-competitive clauses...

The purposes of commercial contracts can include setting responsibilities among the parties and detailing payment terms.

Issues of non-payment are all-too common in the construction industry. Say a contractor completes a job and delivers a final invoice, and the client does not pay the invoice.

If you're in Ottawa's construction industry, you've seen trade disruptions before—COVID-19, hyperinflation, and supply chain issues

On this issue, Canadian employment law appears to be in the midst of rapid and draconian change.

As of that date, plaintiffs in Ontario may start an action in the Small Claims Court for monetary compensation of up to $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Everybody hopes for a smooth closing. In many situations, the mechanics of closing may occur without issue, often just between lawyers and with little or no involvement from their clients.

In 2024, the Ontario legislature passed the Working for Workers Five Act and the Working for Workers Six Act that introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA")...

In Nigro v. Luciano, 2026 ONCA 283 (“Nigro”), the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed the plaintiff dog-walker’s appeal of a decision dismissing her personal injury action for injuries...

We're proud to share that this article was recently featured by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) — highlighting our firm's continued involvement and recognition within a leading legal organization.

As we know, 2019 brought about significant changes to the Construction Act with the introduction of adjudication for payment disputes and a prompt payment regime along with others changes to mandatory

Proposed legislation to update trust reporting requirements under the Income Tax Act (the "ITA") was released in August 2024 and amended in August 2025. While these amendments are not yet enacted, on November 18, 2025...

Ontario's auto insurance landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation as mandatory accident benefits become optional.