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- When Will a Court Grant Relief from Forfeiture of Real Estate Deposits
When a purchaser fails to close on a real estate transaction, any deposit made towards the purchase will be automatically forfeited even where the seller suffered no loss. As a result, the purchaser may be losing out on tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The purpose of a deposit undergir … Read more »
- DSF is Recognized in Best Lawyers 2027 Edition
Devry Smith Frank LLP is pleased to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers. Jennifer K. Howard — Family Law Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022 David Lavkulik — Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022 M … Read more »
- How to Enforce an Out-of-Province Judgement in Ontario
You successfully obtain a Judgment in Alberta, only to discover the Judgment Debtor has moved to Ontario and has assets there. Now what? Can you immediately enforce your Judgment? The short answer is no. Conveniently, Creditors seeking to enforce Judgments in Ontario from other provinces and territo … Read more »
- Personal Services Business: What Workers Need to Know About Incorporating
In many industries, it is common for workers to incorporate and provide their services through their corporation.[1] Oftentimes, workers want to take advantage of the tax benefits that come with incorporation, including a lower corporate tax rate and deductions only available to corporations. In oth … Read more »
- To Exempt or Not to Exempt – Tax Treatment on the Sale of a Rental Property
For most individuals, the purchase or sale of property will be the largest financial decision made in their lifetime. As a first-time seller, the tax implications surrounding such a decision can make this process complex and intimidating. These considerations become increasingly sophisticated when d … Read more »