ArticleIn Which Jurisdiction Should An Internet Defamation Claim Be Commenced?The question of where to bring an action for defamation can be complicated in internet defamation cases.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleMareva InjunctionsI often get calls from lawyers around the world wondering what kinds of remedies are available to protect their clients doing business in Canada. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleOppression Remedy & CreditorsAs we have discussed before, the oppression remedy2 is a potentially powerful tool, which can be used in a range of circumstances by a variety of corporate stakeholders, including shareholders, directors and officers, and secured and unsecured creditors.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleSietzema v. EconomicalSome appellate clarity on the issue on non-earner benefit is now emerging some two years after the appellate decision in "Galdamez v. Allstate".CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleStatutory Claims Against ManufacturersWhen a dissatisfied consumer sues a manufacturer in Ontario, the unhappy consumer will frequently rely upon the Sale of Goods Act and the Consumer Protection Act, 2002. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticlePersonal Information And Data Protection Tribunal: A Leap Forward?On June 16, 2022, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-27, which introduced three Acts meant to modernize federal privacy laws.CanadaPrivacyLerners LLP
ArticleThe Importance Of Honesty About Domestic Abuse In Family LawDomestic abuse can be difficult to talk about and it is rarely an issue victims of abuse want to raise with complete or near strangers. And CanadaFamily and MatrimonialLerners LLP
ArticleThe Importance Of Giving Back And Community Building During Law School And BeyondThe journey to pursue law can be deeply personal, and for me, a commitment to community has always been central to my choice of career. From a young age...CanadaConsumer ProtectionLerners LLP
ArticleEmbracing Equity For All, By AllThis year's theme for International Women's Day is "#EmbraceEquity." This is a theme that everyone can engage with. The theme fosters a focus on introspection...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleFrom Friends To Enemies: A Common Oppression Remedy ThemeMany businesses are started by friends or family with an initial similar interest and vision. Unfortunately, relationships can sour over time, particularly when the goals and interests of the individuals change.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleRecent Employment Law Changes In Ontario: The Working For Workers Act, 2021On October 25, 2021, the Ontario government announced that it would be introducing Bill 27 or the Working for Workers Act, 2021CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleTransaction Letters Of IntentIf you are selling or purchasing a business, the first document that is likely to be involved is a letter of intent. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleThe Ultimate Disinheritance: How The Slayer Rule Slashes Estate EntitlementsThe slayer rule (or criminal forfeiture rule) is a long-standing legal principle in Canada rooted in public policy to prevent someone who unlawfully kills another person from benefiting from their acts.CanadaCriminal LawLerners LLP
Article2018 Ontario Federation Of Anglers And Hunters AGM And Conference: A Lawyer's ExperienceI recently had the pleasure and the privilege of attending the 90th Annual General Meeting and Fish & Wildlife Conference of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters ("OFAH").CanadaEnvironmentLerners LLP
ArticleDoing The Difficult Thing: Parenthood And The Importance Of Support SystemsI have a very young daughter who not only graduated law school with me but also conquered the bar exams and is now an honourary articling student with the 2024/2025 cohort.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialLerners LLP
ArticleThe Matrimonial Home In A Divorce: What I Tell My ClientsAs a family law lawyer, one of the first and most emotional questions clients ask me is what will happen to their home when they separate. The matrimonial home carries enormous emotional weight.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialLerners LLP
ArticleThe Matrimonial Home In A Divorce: What Wealth Advisors And Accountants Need To KnowWhen a client approaches you about a potential separation, financial restructuring, or long-term planning, one of the most significant assets you will help them navigate is the matrimonial home.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialLerners LLP
ArticleFacebook Pages Should Be Treated Like Journals In DiscoveryFacebook pages should not be immune from the rules governing discovery. They should be treated like personal journals or diaries.CanadaInsuranceLerners LLP
ArticleSpring Roads, New Risks: What Ontario Motorcyclists Need To Know About Automobile Insurance Changes Coming This SeasonAs Ontario motorcyclists start to think about getting their bikes out of winter storage, there's more on the horizon than just warmer weather. This year will mark a significant shift in how auto...CanadaInsuranceLerners LLP