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- Justice Sharma Reminds Litigants and Legal Professionals of What Is Appropriate in Support of a Family Law Motion – Dupont-Goode v. Ashmeade, 2024 ONSC 7092
In the recent judgment issued on December 17th, 2024, Justice Sharma of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides the legal profession with significant guidance regarding the practice standards for family law motions. As a response to the “frequency with which improper motion materials are file … Read more »
- Recent Decisions on Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts: Dufault v The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029 and Dufault v Ignace (Township), 2024 ONCA 915
In cases involving terminations of employment, a very common issue is the amount of pay an employee is owed by their former employer after they’ve lost their job. The crux of many wrongful dismissal claims involves whether or not a termination clause in an employment contract is valid and enforceabl … Read more »
- Re-Thinking Power of Attorney Litigation: A New Approach to Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
Power of Attorney (“POA”) litigation has become a growing concern in legal and family circles as individuals face the complexities of aging, illness, and the management of their affairs. While a POA is a powerful tool to help protect those who may no longer be able to make decisions for themselves, … Read more »
- Digging Deeper into Ontario’s Proposed Soil Regulation Amendments
On October 18, 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (the “MECP”) proposed further amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/19 – On-Site and Excess Soil Management (the “Excess Soil Regulation”) and the Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards (the “Soil Ru … Read more »
- Internet Agreements with Ontario Consumers: Consumer Protection Act Considerations for Businesses
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses strive to simplify and expedite their processes. It is now commonplace to see businesses asking their customers to enter into an internet agreement for the purchase of goods or services. However, not all businesses are aware of the requirements set out in Onta … Read more »