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July 24, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Sure! Here’s a draft blog article on Unanimous Shareholder Agreements (USAs) tailored for an Ontario audience. It explains the...

July 22, 2025 By Brian Babcock If you are involved in a lawsuit in Ontario, you may find that through no fault of your own,...

July 17, 2025 By Jonathon Clark  What damages can you recover if a supposed friend wrongfully retains something you gave them for safekeeping and strips...

July 15, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  When a buyer fails to complete a real estate transaction, the seller is usually entitled to retain the deposit...

July 10, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Having posted a recent article on Powers of Attorney, the question in the title arises. When it comes to...

July 8, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  Property disputes between neighbours can be stressful, especially when it comes to encroachment — the unauthorized use of your...

July 3, 2025 By Brian Babcock We have written several articles on the trend in Ontario courts to find termination clauses in employment contracts as...

July 1, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik We have written about rectification, the equitable remedy that may solve certain problems caused by errors in wills. There...

June 26, 2025 By Brian Babcock In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s court system underwent a rapid transformation—one that many had long advocated...

June 24, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. Chances are, if...

June 19, 2025 By Brian Babcock Legislatures make law by passing statutes. Judges are said to “make law” by deciding cases in new and creative...

June 17, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  In Ontario’s competitive real estate market, it’s become increasingly common for buyers to submit offers with no conditions in...

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June 12, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik We have written before to comment on “time is of the essence” clauses in real estate contracts. THE ISSUE...

June 10, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Does your commercial lease contain an option to renew? THE ISSUE If so, do you need to strictly comply...

June 5, 2025 By Brian Babcock We have written about numerous examples of how courts favour employees in interpreting termination clauses. Even a marginal divergence...

June 3, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  Selling a home is one of the most significant financial transactions you will make in your life. In Ontario,...

May 27, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  When a loved one passes away, an estate trustee (formerly known as an executor) is appointed to administer their...

May 22, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Buying or selling a property in Ontario is an exciting, yet complex process that involves multiple legal steps. Whether...

May 20, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Estate planning is a crucial step in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass...

Mark Mikulasik had the pleasure of presenting the award for Business Excellence – Medium to both Nomad by Pinetree Catering and U2 Fasteners at this...

May 15, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Business Law in Ontario: Incorporation and Corporate Governance Starting and running a business in Ontario can be a rewarding...

May 13, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  A typical Ontario residential agreement of purchase and sale contains a provision that pending closing, the house remains at...

May 6, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  Estate planning is an essential step in ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you...

May 1, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik The Statute of Frauds is intended to prevent frauds, not to allow them. The most well-known provision of the...

April 29, 2025 By Brian Babcock Emotional distress can have serious consequences, affecting mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. But can you sue for emotional...

April 24, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre  Owning a cottage in Ontario- or we in Northwestern Ontario call them, a “camp”-  is a dream for many,...

April 22, 2025 By Brian Babcock In the digital age, workplace surveillance has become increasingly common, raising important legal and ethical questions. Ontario employers often...

April 15, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Your business name is a critical asset—it represents your brand, reputation, and goodwill in the marketplace. In Ontario, protecting...

March 13, 2025 By Jonathon Clark  Insurance policies are drafted by insurers. THE ISSUE Therefore, when a dispute arises over the interpretation of the policy,...

April 8, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik What Is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a crucial legal tool that ensures your affairs...

April 3, 2025 By Brian Babcock The shift to remote work has transformed the employment landscape in Ontario, bringing new legal considerations for both employers...

April 1, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Having recently posted an article about termination of trusts, we now consider the situation where you want the trust...

March 27, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik How does a trust come to an end? There are several possible ways: The settlor may retain an express...

March 25, 2025 By Brian Babcock We have written before about the dangers of accidentally waiving solicitor-client privilege. THE ISSUE This privilege is often considered...