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The right not to be compelled to incriminate oneself is a protection enshrined in both the United States Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the "Charter").

Defamation law continues to be in the news, with actions recently being threatened or commenced against municipal and provincial politicians in Ontario.

The concerns about the effectiveness of protective orders raised in Catalyst Fund General Partner I Inc. v Hollinger Inc.,...

Royal Trust Corporation of Canada v. Fisherman ("Royal Trust"), a decision of the Ontario Superior Court, is another example of a court addressing the risk that discovery evidence could be used against a defendant in a Canadian action, who is also a defendant in United States ("U.S.") criminal proceedings.

It is no secret that in terms of the public's ability to predictably have their private civil disputes tried in court, the covid-19 pandemic was the straw that broke the camel's back.

When it comes to sharing our personal information at work, it goes without saying that some details are better left at home. However, modern employers are often tasked with navigating these sensitive topics...

There is a growing trend among agricultural landowners to rent a small acreage for a guaranteed income over a long period of time to supplement farming income.

There is a quote: "How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you." I believe this principle is true of self-respect as well, that how you value yourself is how you teach others to value you.

The intersection of workplace investigations and legal privilege has become increasingly complex in contemporary employment law.

If you're thinking of selling your matrimonial home, then you should be aware of the following considerations in the Family Law Act (FLA).

As an articling student, balancing the demands of legal work, professional development, and personal life can be overwhelming, but mastering time management is essential for success.

In Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada v Sino-Forest Corporation, 2013 ONCA 456, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently dismissed a motion by a group of institutional investors that challenged the approval of a $117 million settlement releasing Ernst and Young LLP from any claims arising from its alleged negligent auditing of the forestry firm Sino-Forest ("SFC").

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice reaffirmed the enforceability of liability waivers in recreational sports, citing Arksey v Sky Zone Toronto, a case successfully argued by Lerners LLP in 2021.

Boilerplate clauses are standard clauses, phrases and concepts that appear in commercial agreements.

On December 10, 2016, Bill 144, the Budget Measures Act, 2015, came into force. This Bill enacted several new statutes, including the Forfeited Corporate Property Act, 2015 and the Escheats Act, 2015.

Since 1990, Ontarians have had access to extensive Statutory Accident Benefits payable by their own motor vehicle insurers following a motor vehicle accident, regardless of fault.

As a litigation lawyer, I regularly see businesses facing serious financial exposures whether it be the result of a devastating fire loss, a significant errors and omissions claim, or as a victim of fraudulent activity by a trusted employee.