Unanimour Shareholder Agreements
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 concept clearly for small business owners, entrepreneurs, or new shareholders. What Is a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement—and Do You Need One? When starting a corporation in Ontario, most business owners focus […]
Do You Have a Right to an Adjournment?
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, you are unable to proceed on the date set for the case. What happens? You, or your lawyer, must request an adjournment. Note that the key word here is request. […]
Damages and the Innocent Plaintiff
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 it of parts before you can recover it? THE ISSUE As a general rule, a court will award you the lesser of the cost of repair or the fair market […]
Can You Get That Deposit Back? Part Four
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 and sue for damages. If the deposit is less than the damages, the amount of the deposit is subtracted from the damages. If the damages are less than the deposit, […]
Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship in Ontario: What’s the Difference?
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 making decisions on behalf of someone who can no longer make them for themselves, two legal tools often come into play in Ontario: Power of Attorney and Guardianship. While both […]
How to Challenge a Neighbour’s Encroachment on Your Property
July 8, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre Property disputes between neighbours can be stressful, especially when it comes to encroachment — the unauthorized use of your land. Whether it’s a fence, a shed, or part of a driveway, it’s important to understand your rights and the steps to resolve the situation legally and effectively. Here’s what […]
Termination Clause Upheld
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 void because they do not conform to the minimum standards in the Employment Standards Act. This does not mean all termination clauses are void. A well-crafted clause may be upheld. […]
Court Ordered Validity of Wills in Ontario
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 is a similar recently added provision in the Succession Law Reform Act which allows a court to find that a will is valid even where there are technical issues which […]
Remote Hearings in Ontario: Here to Stay?
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 for, but few believed would happen so suddenly. The shift to remote hearings, once seen as a temporary measure, now appears to be a permanent fixture in the province’s justice […]
What is a Mortgage? Understanding the Basics of Home Financing in Ontario
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 you are buying a home, you will require a mortgage. If you are a first-time buyer, you may not be familiar with everything that comes with a mortgage. Even if […]