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The devil is always in the details… especially when you're negotiating the terms of your divorce. The Court of Appeal for Ontario's decision in Assayag-Shneer v. Shneer, 2023 ONCA 14...

Family law trials are often fact-driven. Issues like parenting time, mobility, decision-making responsibility, and support, depend heavily on witness testimony. Documentary evidence, like text messages, calendars...

As a fan of the HBO series Game of Thrones, I was cautiously optimistic about its prequel, House of the Dragon, which began airing in August 2022.

Divorce proceedings in Ontario are typically public, but high-profile individuals and those seeking discretion have private alternatives. Three established methods—mediation-arbitration, collaborative family law, and private arbitration—allow couples to resolve their separation while keeping personal and financial details confidential and out of the public record.

The Court of Appeal, in Daoust-Crochetiere v Ontario (Natural Resources), [2014 ONCA 776], considered the ten day notice period which is required to maintain a claim against the Crown pursuant to the Proceedings Against the Crown Act ("Act").

Law school is both challenging and fulfilling. Your performance matters, and there is a lot of pressure to achieve high grades. However, grades are not the only determining factor.

While Ontario continues its review of its Class Proceedings legislation, including its rules in respect to awarding costs, the case law in Canada’s so called "no cost" class action jurisdictions continues to develop.

As summer gets into full swing, Ontarians flock to our province's many beautiful lakes and waterways. Water safety ought to be top of mind during these activities.

A recent decision, Chew v Munoz et al, 2016 ONSC 1511, highlights the importance of requiring defendants to schedule independent medical examinations (IME) so that the reports...

In every first-year torts course, new law students learn about the case that reshaped modern civil liability: Donoghue v Stevenson (1932). It is known as the "snail in the ginger beer" case...

In Sorenson v easyhome Ltd, 2013 ONSC 40172, the plaintiff brought a motion seeking approval of a settlement agreement and the class counsel’s fees.

In Evans v. Bank of Nova Scotia, 2014 ONSC 2135, Justice Smith certified a class action for, among other claims, the tort of inclusion upon seclusion, against both the Bank of Nova Scotia (the "Bank") and Richard Wilson.

A lawyer shares three profound insights from the Justice as Trauma conference in Vancouver, exploring how trauma-informed practices can transform legal proceedings and professional interactions.

Even for a lay-person, the limitation period seems easy to understand on the surface. Section 4 of the Limitations Act, 2002, SO 2002, c 24, Sch B states in plain language that...

The case of 2708959 Ontario Inc. v. City of Stratford, 2025 ONCA 512, is an important decision for Ontario municipalities dealing with encroachments — when a private building or structure extends onto municipal land, such as a road allowance.

As an Ontario personal injury lawyer, I've dedicated my career to advocating for the rights and well-being of accident victims.

If you're an Ontario motorcyclist, make sure that you're wearing the right kind of helmet. First, of course, you want the best available protection for your head.