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The Norwich order has proven to be a useful litigation tool to tackle the “known and unknown unknowns” that litigants may face.

Apr 21, 2010

Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle

More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, the city conceded this week that the dogs were not pit bulls…

Apr 20, 2010

Dogs Pass Pit Bull Test, Head Home

More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, charging that they were illegally bred pit bulls, the city conceded this…

Apr 12, 2010

Low Interest Rates Threatening an Income Trust? There is a Solution.

A trustee appointed under a Will must follow strictly the directions given in the Will. However, where the administration of a trust has become impractical by virtue of superseding events, the courts in Ontario can allow an exception to this rule.

Apr 1, 2010

Winds of Change

Following a sweeping overhaul of the way large commercial trials in the UK are run, more change is heading the way of British litigators, including the consideration…

Mar 9, 2010

Henry and The Burden of Proof

The decision of Newbould J. in Henry v. Henry a year ago gives trust and estates practitioners a small mercy for which to be grateful.

Mar 1, 2010

Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire

Counsel advising shareholders of private corporations need to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate. There, the Ontario Court…

Feb 26, 2010

An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It

An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It.

Feb 24, 2010

City Hires Pitbull Lawyer

The City of Brampton has hired a Toronto lawyer to help defend the seizure of two dogs last month. Barnet Kussner of the firm Weirfoulds is on…

Feb 22, 2010

India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs

High court begins awarding punitive damages to plaintiffs.

Feb 16, 2010

WeirFoulds Partner John O’Sullivan Certified as Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that John O’Sullivan has been certified as a Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist and a member of the Association of…

Feb 1, 2010

Spoliation and Sanctions for the Failure to Preserve Relevant Documents in Canada

One of the greatest concerns at the preservation and collection stages of the discovery process is the destruction or loss of relevant documents, and the sanctions that…

Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers

What happens when the virtual world impacts the real one, and how is labour and employment law dealing with those impacts?

Dec 1, 2009

Some Further Thoughts on Costs in Estate Litigation

In the October 2009 edition of Deadbeat, Elizabeth Seo provided a helpful survey of recent costs decisions in estates litigation.

Nov 1, 2009

Looking to the Future — Mediation of Estate Disputes

Anyone who practises in the Estates arena knows how highly charged the issues can get.

A New Entitlement of Independent Adult Children to a Share of their Parents’ Estate?

In Ontario freedom of testamentary disposition is restricted by the Succession Law Reform Act.

Oct 1, 2009

Guardianship: What You Need to Know

As medical science has improved, so has the prognosis for many of those who are catastrophically injured.

Sep 14, 2009

Can You Create An Economic Disincentive to Litigation from Beyond the Grave

On June 28, 2016, before breaking for the summer, the City of Toronto’s powerful Executive Committee met and reviewed an earlier study by KPMG which looked at various new revenue-generating policy proposals with an eye towards addressing the City’s estimated $582 million operating shortfall for 2017.

Aug 1, 2009

Quiz: International Trade

In this issue we look at international trade, including the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Jun 24, 2009

Regulation and the Financial Crisis – An Executive Counsel Roundtable

It has been about nine months since the global economy started to implode, and events that had been unthinkable for most economist began to unfold with mind-numbing…

Jun 23, 2009

Avoiding Black Holes and Hollow Victories: Cross-Border Litigation Comes of Age

The business of litigation, like commerce itself, has become increasingly international.

May 11, 2009

The Duty of an Attorney to Account

In assessing whether to pursue estate litigation, parties must always consider who will pay the resulting legal costs.

Apr 30, 2009

Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law

This guide provides a brief overview of the main elements of environmental protection law in Ontario.

Mar 3, 2009

Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality During E-Discovery

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Mar 1, 2009

Tax-Exempt Status Preserved – Despite Sophisticated Operations

A recent Tax Court of Canada decision confirms that not-for-profit organizations can adopt the good practices, efficiencies and activities of a well-run business without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status.

Feb 11, 2009

Avoiding False Starts and Hollow Victories: Equipping Yourself for Cross-Border Litigation

The business of litigation, like commerce itself, has become increasingly international.

Jan 26, 2009

Times, They are A’Changing

What is an employer’s duty to accomodate the needs of their employees?

Nov 27, 2008

Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?

The non-competition agreement you have with employees may not be worth the paper it’s printed on. More than ever, protecting your business interests when employees leave requires more than boilerplate wording.

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 (“AODA”) came into force in June 2005, but its impact is just beginning to be felt. Accessibility standards for customer service have now been established by regulation, with almost every public and private sector organization in Ontario needing to comply by January 1, 2010, for most public sector entities and January 1, 2012, for the private sector.

Duty to Accommodate Supreme Court of Canada Rehabilitates the Undue Hardship Threshold

A recent decision of Canada’s top court signals a pendulum swing in the judicial attitude towards the employer’s burden.

Nov 18, 2008

New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney

New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney.

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Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation

Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle

Dogs Pass Pit Bull Test, Head Home

Low Interest Rates Threatening an Income Trust? There is a Solution.

Winds of Change

Henry and The Burden of Proof

Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire

An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It

City Hires Pitbull Lawyer

India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs

WeirFoulds Partner John O’Sullivan Certified as Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist

Spoliation and Sanctions for the Failure to Preserve Relevant Documents in Canada

Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers

Some Further Thoughts on Costs in Estate Litigation

Looking to the Future — Mediation of Estate Disputes

A New Entitlement of Independent Adult Children to a Share of their Parents’ Estate?

Quiz: International Trade

Regulation and the Financial Crisis – An Executive Counsel Roundtable

The Duty of an Attorney to Account

Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality During E-Discovery

Times, They are A’Changing

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

Duty to Accommodate Supreme Court of Canada Rehabilitates the Undue Hardship Threshold

New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney

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Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation

Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle

Dogs Pass Pit Bull Test, Head Home

Low Interest Rates Threatening an Income Trust? There is a Solution.

Pursuing Excellence in Advocacy

Winds of Change

Henry and The Burden of Proof

Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire

An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It

City Hires Pitbull Lawyer

India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs

WeirFoulds Partner John O’Sullivan Certified as Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist

Spoliation and Sanctions for the Failure to Preserve Relevant Documents in Canada

Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers

Some Further Thoughts on Costs in Estate Litigation

Looking to the Future — Mediation of Estate Disputes

Grace Under Pressure

Frye Ruling a Recipe for Litigation

A New Entitlement of Independent Adult Children to a Share of their Parents’ Estate?

Guardianship: What You Need to Know

Can You Create An Economic Disincentive to Litigation from Beyond the Grave

Quiz: International Trade

Regulation and the Financial Crisis – An Executive Counsel Roundtable

Avoiding Black Holes and Hollow Victories: Cross-Border Litigation Comes of Age

The Duty of an Attorney to Account

Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law

Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality During E-Discovery

Tax-Exempt Status Preserved – Despite Sophisticated Operations

Avoiding False Starts and Hollow Victories: Equipping Yourself for Cross-Border Litigation

Times, They are A’Changing

Quiz on Cross-Border Litigation Issues

Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?

Are You Prepared for the New Customer Service Accessibility Laws?

Duty to Accommodate Supreme Court of Canada Rehabilitates the Undue Hardship Threshold

New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney

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