The Arthur Wishart Act provides two potential remedies to franchisees in relation to franchisors' non-compliant disclosure document, the statutory remedies available.

Reunification therapy is a specialized form of family therapy designed to help repair and rebuild the relationship between a child and a parent after a period of estrangement.

Elder Law is most commonly known as the practice of law which aims to address legal issues faced by the older adult population.

Generally, a lien is a charge granted upon real or personal property to secure the payment of a debt or the performance of some obligation.

In the fast-paced world of business acquisitions, it's tempting to jump straight into due diligence or even right into drafting a definitive share purchase agreement.

Muskoka, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and tranquil lakes, has long been a popular destination for tourists seeking a serene getaway.

In Ontario, when parties have obtained a final court order for child support, that order is often enforced by the Family Responsibility Office

Separating can be an extremely stressful period of time. This can be compounded when spouses start living separately and have to make timely decisions...

A Property Power of Attorney is a key precaution for the event of becoming unable to manage one's own finances and other assets.

According to the 2024 Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals report, 42% of professionals believe the rise of AI will transform their field in the next five years.

There are various pieces of legislation across Canadian provinces governing the disclosure obligations that franchisors have to franchisees who are purchasing a franchise.

In Ontario, nothing says "summer" like the family cottage. It is where marshmallows are roasted, attempts at barbecue are made, and where canoe paddles are lost.

The fifth article in my Imputing Income series explores the Court's authority to impute income to a support payor in circumstances where the payor may have diverted money from their income...

In Croke v. VuPoint System Ltd., 2024 ONCA 354, the Court of Appeal for Ontario applied the doctrine of frustration to uphold the termination of the employment contract of an employee...

When a Franchisee Sells their Franchise, is the Franchisor Obliged to Provide a Disclosure Document to the Prospective Franchisee Buyer? That depends. Section 5(7)(a)(iv) of the Arthur Wishart Act...

In instances where a Will is being formally challenged or an estate is in litigation, an Estate Trustee during Litigation (ETDL)...

The concept of right of way is a crucial legal principle that governs access to land, particularly in cases where a property is landlocked...

Generally, when a client contacts a real estate law firm to inquire about pricing, the firm discloses its fixed fee for the service but also that the ultimate expense will include...

This bulletin outlines how the fee, that the vendor/builder must pay to receive the Qualification for Enrolment (QFE) Confirmation and Enrolment confirmation...

If you are a commercial tenant and have an option to purchase the premises, registering notice of the same on title to the property is essential in order to protect this option against potential competing third party's rights.