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Promises vs. Contracts – Understanding the Law
In law, there is a principle about contracts versus promises, which is that the law does not regard bare promises, only bargains, as contracts. What this means is that you cannot go to the Court and expect them to order your friend to let...
30 March, 2023Intro to Foreign Buyers Ban
With the introduction of Canada’s new ban on foreign buyers, many are wondering what impact it will have on the housing market. In this blog post, we’ll unpack this new legislation and provide insight on what it means for the County of Simcoe and beyond....
15 February, 2023Support for Dependants Not Adequately Provided For in a Will
By: Xenos Chu Published: July 28, 2020 Meet Brett. Brett has been in a common-law relationship with Aaliyah for 20 years. Over the course of their relationship, Aaliyah has always been the primary income earner in their household. Aaliyah has recently passed away leaving her...
28 July, 2020Parenting During COVID-19.
In Ribeiro v. Wright, the Superior Court of Justice provided direction on what parenting issues would be considered urgent during the COVID-19 court closures. In that case, the mother had a primary residency of the child while the father had access pursuant to a temporary...
15 July, 2020COVID-19 Pandemic: A Force Majeure?
Photo by Fusion Medical Animation on Unsplash On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic – the first one caused by a coronavirus. This outbreak has caused severe disruption to business operations both within Canada and across the world....
18 March, 2020What is a minute book and do I need to have one?
By: Dave Lucenti Published: August 31, 2018 This is one of the most common questions I get asked by clients. It’s a fair question. Clients are busy running their business and the thought of keeping a minute book up to date is not likely at...
31 August, 2018A review (critique) of the new Construction Act transition provisions
By : Eric Gionet Published: August 1, 2018 By now, most stakeholders in the construction industry in Ontario have heard that the Construction Lien Act (“CLA”) has been replaced with a more modern and expansive Construction Act (“new Act”). I suspect most people have a...
01 August, 2018Proposed Amendments to the Divorce Act: Introducing Bill C-78
By: Ainsley Hunter Published: June 27,2018 Last month the federal Minister of Justice introduced Bill C-78 which amends legislation relevant to family law including the Divorce Act. The Bill provides for extensive amendments that focus on the best interests of the child and increasing access...
27 June, 2018City signs at Barrie parks raising questions about tobogganing
By : Dan Dooley Published : Dec 29, 2015 Dan Dooley shares his view regarding the Negligence Act and the impact it can have on municipalities prohibiting sledding in their Barrie parks. Below is an excerpt, please read the full article on the Barrie Examiner website....
29 December, 2015The Power of Narrative
By: Dan Dooley Published: Oct 19, 2015 Dan Dooley spoke at Waverly/Wyevale United Church on Sunday, August 2, 2013 on “The Power of Narrative”. Below you will find the transcript from this speech: King Charles the First said “Rex est lex”. The full statement he...
19 October, 2015The Ontario Court of Appeal Discusses Costs in Personal Injury Cases
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released the important Costs decision of Elbakhiet v. Palmer (“Palmer”). In Palmer the plaintiff claimed $1,900,000.00 in damages following a motor vehicle accident. The defendant made a Rule 49 offer to settle before trial for “$145,000.00, plus pre-judgment...
06 August, 2015Gyorffy v. Drury Revisited
By: Samantha Cain Published : Feb 9, 2015 In Ontario, an injured person can sue for general damages only if he/she meets an impairment threshold: he/she must have sustained a permanent serious impairment of an important physical, mental or psychological function, or a permanent serious disfigurement....
09 February, 2015Ontario Court Appeal Rules – Insurer Denied Coverage w/ Expired Licence
Last week, the Ontario Court of Appeal released a decision that is important to automobile insurers. While you may logically assume that insurance coverage is rightfully denied when the insured drives with an expired license, the Ontario Court of Appeal disagrees. The Court has ruled...
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