When you hear the phrase "discretionary family trusts," you'll probably first think of trust fund babies, offshore accounts ...

On April 4, 2018, in a Notice to Issuers, the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") reminded those considering initial token or coin offerings ("ITO") to refer to the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") ...

On April 4, 2018, in a Notice to Issuers, the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") reminded those considering initial token or coin offerings ("ITO") to refer to the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") ...

You'd think termination pay, severance packages, and other compensation for getting the so-called golden handshake from your employer ...

In a late 2011 action called PhoneDog v Kravitz, a mobile device news website sued a former employee, Mr. Kravitz, in U.S. District Court in California.

The recent case of Leeming v. IBM Canada Ltd. includes a useful review of the law relating to mitigation of damages in the context of wrongful dismissal.

In the recent case of Spence v. BMO Trust Company et al., the Ontario Court of Appeal dealt with the interesting question as to whether or not the court can set aside a bequest in a Will because it may have been motivated by racism.

In Ontario, the administration of an estate often, but not always, requires a probated Will. Probate is the process where an estate trustee applies to the court for a Certificate of Appointment...

Usually when you are thinking about what to include in your will, your thoughts tend to focus on who gets what and who will take care of my kids.

If you are a lender or someone who has guaranteed a loan, you should pay attention to a recent decision released by the Court of Appeal.

Cannabis Law Group chair Matt Maurer discusses the possibility of cannabis being sold at convenience stores once it becomes legalized.

On November 12, 2019, the Ontario Securities Commission, British Columbia Securities Commission, the Autorité des marchés financiers, the Financial and Consumer Services Commission (New Brunswick),

In a previous article, we reported on the dispute between Hermès and Los Angeles artist Mason Rothschild over Rothschild's sale of MetaBirkins online.

In 1908, Anne of Green Gables was published and it launched the literary career of Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Stephanie Sinclair, an American photojournalist, is widely known for capturing gender and human rights issues around the world. She recently received a disappointing verdict from a court in...

In a recent case, the Superior Court upheld the Master’s decision to backdate a Statement of Claim that was issued after the expiry of the limitation period.

One of the advantages that I think I have as both a litigator and a mediator is that I get to use the knowledge that I have gained in one capacity to make me better at the other.

On January 23, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada released its reasons in "Hryniak v. Mauldin". The case continues the current trend of lowering the bar on the test for summary judgments.

n the recent Court of Appeal decision in McKay v. Park, Hnatiuk and TD Home and Auto Insurance Company,

Can buyers get out of paying commission to real estate agents? Matt Maurer explains.