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The civil jury trials are currently on hold due to Covid-19. The plaintiff anxious to get a day in the court can only move to strike a jury notice in order to have the trial by the judge alone...

In personal injury litigation, proving the fault of the other party is only half the battle; proving the injury and damages caused by an event can often be more difficult.

In television dramas, lawsuits often appear to move at an unrealistic pace, with a claim filed one day and the parties appearing in court the next.

In every motor vehicle accident, an individual may claim general damages. General damages is commonly referred to as non-pecuniary losses, non-economic damages, or quite simply damages for pain and suffering.

The province of Ontario has implemented the On-Site Soil Management Regulation (Regulation 406/19) to ensure the best management of excess soil from construction projects.

On June 29th, 2021, Bill C-208 ("C-208") received royal assent and amended section 84.1 and section 55 of the Income Tax Act.

It may seem obvious, but School Principals cannot expel students without actually expelling them. In Ontario, allowing children access to a publicly funded education is a fundamental value.

At the time of this article, Ontario's education workers are on strike and Ontario's public schools are closed to students. It is important to note that teachers (licensed teachers) are not on strike...

In earlier blog posts, which can be found here and here, we wrote about the implications of Regulation 228/20 (the "Regulation"), enacted pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, 2000(the "ESA").

If you find yourself in a situation where your ex-spouse has experienced a substantial increase in income since the time of your separation, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to a reassessment of spousal support.

A Will serves the function of expressing the testator's last wishes. However, for public policy considerations, not all requests should be granted.

"Orders are not suggestions" is a common sentiment in family court. In light of the time, money, and effort that is involved in securing a final Court Order...

When a marriage or common-law relationship comes to an end, many people assume that a separation agreement or equalization payment resolves all outstanding issues. However, this is not always true, and certain complications can resurface after one party passes away. If the deceased party has life insurance, this can amplify already existing contention.

Powerlessness can take many forms, some less obvious than others. The ability to independently get from one place to another – whether to buy groceries...

Harsher penalties have been proposed for distracted and careless drivers, in an effort to help save the lives of pedestrians and cyclists.

In the recent case of Ontario Securities Commission v. Camerlengo Holdings Inc., 2023 ONCA 93, the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) determined that when property is conveyed with a general intent...

Many television shows and movies portray it, and many couples live it. When a couple separates, who really should keep the engagement ring?