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Under Part III of Ontario's Construction Act, a construction lien is a registration on title to a property and is available to any person who is under a contract and has supplied services or materials...

In many industries, it is common for workers to incorporate and provide their services through their corporation. Oftentimes, workers want to take advantage of the tax benefits that come with incorporation, including a lower corporate tax rate and deductions only available to corporations. In other cases, the worker may feel incorporation is necessary to obtain work. Although personal incorporation is legitimate, workers who do pursue this incorporation should be wary that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may classify them as a Personal Services Business, a tax classification that effectively strips away the tax benefits a corporation can normally take advantage of.

The court explores – Whether the court is bound by an agreement made between the parties in order to reach a settlement?

When a purchaser fails to close on a real estate transaction, any deposit made towards the purchase will be automatically forfeited even where the seller suffered no loss. As a result, the purchaser may be losing out on tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

At Devry Smith Frank LLP's Human Resource and Employment Seminar, Employment Lawyer Marty Rabinovitch discussed The Reality of Covid-19 - Advice and Best Practices for Employers.

It is common practice for Paramedics to arrive for their shifts up to a half an hour prior to their scheduled start time.

A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property is a legal document in which you can appoint a person or persons to act on your behalf (called an "Attorney") with respect to your property and financial

The saying remains true. There are two things you cannot avoid in life: death and taxes. The Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") recently released a huge judgment on the case of Deans...

As we move from warm cottage weather to the colder gusts of wind and eventual snowfalls that are non-negotiable staples of the Canadian climate...

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted workplaces across Canada. Employers in Ontario have continued to grapple with the ongoing challenge of safeguarding their employees...

In May 2023, DSF published a blog discussing the approach taken by Ontario courts regarding pet ownership disputes and the then-proposed amendments to British Columbia's Family Law Act.

A falling out, disagreement or dispute between co-owners of land can be stressful and confusing for those involved. Many co-owners may believe that they are effectively “stuck” in the co-ownership arrangement. In Ontario, this is often not the case.

Insurance policies protect our various interests such as our homes, vehicles, and personal property where there is potential damage, loss, and/or liability.

While the mental incapacity of a plaintiff in the formal personal injury/disbility litigation is adressed via litigation guardian, the need for a guardian may be pressing and independent from any litigation.

For what is not the first time and will not be the last time in Ontario employment law, two different judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice have issued conflicting decisions...

A memorandum or letter of wishes is a document containing an expression of wishes to your executors and beneficiaries with information on how you would like your estate to be administered.

As a small Canadian business owner, you may be paying unnecessary additional tax on business income.

Ontario courts have recently continued to maintain their approach to disputes arising from business acquisitions, earnout arrangements and shareholder buyouts. The courts focus on enforcing the agreement as written by the parties and limiting implied terms.