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Part 2: The Executive Exception and the Rise of Non-Solicitation Part 1 of this series analyzed the statutory prohibition on non-competes, the governing commercial exception affirmed by the Dr. C. Sims Dentistry Professional Corporation v. Cooke decision, and the limitations of legacy contracts. It … Read more »

Part 1: The Death of the Non-Compete and the Commercial Lifeline The enforceability of non-competition agreements in Ontario has bifurcated into two distinct legal realities. For the vast majority of employment relationships, the restrictive covenant is statutorily void, a casualty of legislative re … Read more »

November is recognized across Canada as “Make a Will Month”, which raises awareness about the importance of creating or updating a legally binding will to protect your assets after your death. In Ontario, will creation and overall estate planning can be a complex process, especially for individuals … Read more »

As technology evolves, Ontario workplaces are increasingly adopting biometric systems to track time, access secure areas, and monitor employees. Fingerprint scans, facial recognition, retina scans, and voice authentication are no longer limited to science fiction or high-security government faciliti … Read more »

For the past five years, remote or hybrid work has become increasingly common for many Ontario businesses. While this shift has brought benefits in terms of flexibility and reduced commuting, it has also raised important legal questions about workplace rights and employer obligations. Chief among th … Read more »