Top 5 Employment Law Tips For Hiring Your First Employee
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]December 9, 2014 Congratulations! You have started a business and are expanding to hire new employees. This is a major step for your business. Being an employer comes with great responsibility and many legal obligations. Below are five employment law tips for when you decide to hire employees: Secure written employment contractsSimple, well-drafted employment contracts […]
Medical Marijuana In The Workplace And The Risks For Employers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]December 3, 2014 INTRODUCTION: On April 1, 2014, the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations became effective. The Regulations provide that anyone who requires medical marijuana for a variety of health reasons will no longer need a licence from Health Canada to obtain it – a simple doctor’s prescription will do. As such, medical marijuana must be treated […]
To Tell The Truth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]November 26, 2014 By Brian Babcock Most people know what it means to tell the truth. Therefore, “A reasonable commercial person would expect, at least, that the other party to a contract would not be dishonest about his or her performance.” This concept is at the core of a 2014 Supreme Court of Canada decision which recognized a […]
To Tell The Truth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]November 26, 2014 By Brian Babcock Most people know what it means to tell the truth. Therefore, “A reasonable commercial person would expect, at least, that the other party to a contract would not be dishonest about his or her performance.” This concept is at the core of a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision which recognizes a […]
An Introduction To Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]November 19, 2014 PART 1: MEDIATION ADR stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution or Appropriate Dispute Resolution. ADR is a rapidly developing and growing area of law in Canada due to its accessibility, cost effectiveness and less adversarial structure than traditional litigation. The field of ADR consists of numerous techniques and methods including: Mediation Negotiation Arbitration […]
What’s It Worth? Damages For Personal Injury.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]November 7, 2014 By Brian Babcock The first question just about every injured client asks their lawyer is “what’s it worth?” Often, it is months or even years before we have an answer to that question. In Ontario, we do not assess damages for pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life on a “meat […]
Ghosts And Goblins – Let The Buyer Beware!!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 27, 2014 By Brad Smith Ghosts and goblins can play a role in the law. There is Latin phrase, caveat emptor, which means, let the buyer beware. This was never so true in a recent court case, 1784773 Ont. Inc. v K-W Labour Association et al. After selling some property, the seller reported in the local media […]
Ghosts And Goblins – Let The Buyer Beware!!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 27, 2014 By Brad Smith Ghosts and goblins can play a role in the law. There is Latin phrase, caveat emptor, which means, let the buyer beware. This was never so true in a recent court case, 1784773 Ont. Inc. v K-W Labour Association et al. After selling some property, the seller reported in the local media […]
Remedies For Property Disputes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 23, 2014 By Brian Babcock If you have a property dispute, particularly with a neighbour, you need to carefully consider what remedy is best for your situation. Damages are the most common remedy in law suits. If your neighbour dug up or damaged your hedge, you are likely best to replant it and sue the […]
Remedies For Property Disputes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 23, 2014 By Brian Babcock If you have a property dispute, particularly with a neighbour, you need to carefully consider what remedy is best for your situation. Damages are the most common remedy in law suits. If your neighbour dug up or damaged your hedge, you are likely best to replant it and sue the […]