The risks for commercial landlords are often unpredictable. Without adequate preparation and protection, these situations can quickly grow into financial nightmares.

A few cases recently have given rise to this problem. Lawyer acts for a buyer, and searches title including abutting land.

This decision, it would seem, is rather novel and would similarly seem to have far-reaching implications.

Two recent Ontario cases show that while retirement and early retirement may bring about significant life changes, they do not necessarily satisfy the legal definition of "material change" needed to vary a support order.

What happens when a payor can pay but chooses not to do so.

Sidney Troister Chaired the very successful Law Society of Ontario webcast "Your Real Estate Practice and the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know Right Now"

Many family law cases have parallel criminal proceedings. These proceedings may arise from events related to the family law case (domestic assaults, harassment, breach of court orders, etc.) or be totally unrelated.

When awarding spousal support under the Divorce Act, the judge is obliged to take into account the "condition, means, needs and other circumstances"...

On July 11, 2018, the Cannabis Regulations to support the coming into force of the federal Cannabis Act were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Watch Marco P. Falco, Partner in the Litigation Department at Torkin Manes, and co-host Cathy Hayhow deliver a seminar on Legal Research in Practice: What You Didn't Learn in Law School.

In this second episode in our Wealthhard series, Brian speaks with ⁠Matthew Getzler⁠, Partner and Co-Chair of the Private Client Services & Tax groups...

The acquisition of the Deep Group will complement GFL's existing shoring and foundation capabilities.

On June 13, 2018, CentriLogic, a global provider of managed IT solutions, announced that it secured a significant equity investment from TriSpan Opportunities Fund and Long Point Capital.

The cannabis sector is shifting throughout North America.

In response to the ongoing pandemic, on May 29, 2021, the Ontario government passed a new Regulation that again extends the timeline when temporary lay-offs are deemed permanent job losses.

Further to Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement on April 17, 2020, of a program for rent relief for small businesses in Canada.

The government has indicated that additional information will be provided to Ontario not-for-profits closer to the proclamation date.

As employers know, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government passed a regulation that temporarily extended timelines when temporary lay-offs are deemed permanent job losses.

Rachel Goldman Robinson, a partner in the firm's Private Client Services Group, was a guest on the Empowered TV show with Elizabeth Naumovski on November 6, 2024.

Justyna Waxman, an associate in our Family Law Group, will be a Faculty Advisor for a 10 day Osgoode Certificate program in Family Law Skills and Practice.