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Under Section 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act, defendants can move to dismiss proceedings against them that are merely strategic lawsuits against...

Ontario’s Co-operative Corporations Act, as with other legislation that defines co-ops, attempts to balance the business and social objectives of co-ops by providing certain definitions and limitations on how co-ops are structured and operate.

Yola Ventresca, Sarah Martens and Natalie Carrothers review the Divisional Court decision in College of Nurses of Ontario v Mark Dumchin and the unanswered questions the decision raises.

For a plaintiff or defendant, a damages award is often the most important or concerning part of a civil claim as it determines how much a party will receive or how much a party must pay.

In a closely divided 5-4 ruling in Kosicki v. Toronto (City), 2025 SCC 28, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that municipalities and other public bodies in Ontario are not immune to adverse possession claims, unless the land in question is explicitly protected by legislation.

In PMC York Properties Inc. v. Siudak 2022 ONCA 635, the Court of Appeal for Ontario considered the level of particulars required in pleadings in defamation cases. Does the modern...

In its own words, the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), "sets the policy foundation for regulating the development and use of land" in Ontario.

In manufacturing acquisitions, workforce issues can significantly impact deal value and integration success. Understanding employment obligations, termination exposure, and retention strategies before closing is essential to protecting transaction economics and operational continuity.

Advocates are, first and foremost, storytellers. Courts depend on us far more for our presentation of the facts than the law, which we can assume they know "something" about.

This is a companion post to our blog on Making Sense of Municipal Regulation of Naturalized Lawns, which considers the legal framework that applies to efforts to naturalize or rewild properties.

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 governs labour relations in Ontario including union certification and termination rights.

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series...

Preparing for trial is not something that begins a month out, or while drafting the trial scheduling endorsement.

Child support requirements can be difficult to understand. As circumstances change, these obligations carry significant financial and emotional weight. Understanding the factors that may alter child support...

Slip and fall accidents on municipal sidewalks are a source of significant litigation for municipal defendants.

In order to be a "co-operative corporation" for the purposes of the ITA, the corporation must satisfy the requirements set out in section 136(2)(a) of the ITA.

In a recent appeal decision in an environmental contamination case, Sorbam Investments Ltd v Litwack, 2022 ONCA 551, the Court of Appeal for Ontario affirmed...