Retainers and Opening Files
The area of estates and trusts can present practitioners with unique problems, many of which can be avoided or mitigated by taking appropriate measures at the outset of the solicitor-client […]
To Be Or Not To Be? The Question of the Exclusion of Trust Property Upon Marriage Breakdown
Ludmer v Ludmer 2013 ONSC 784 is a case that dealt with, among other things, the exclusion of trust property in a net family property calculation upon a marriage breakdown. […]
Crossing the Border or Crossing the Line: How Representing Clients May Harm Them
Lawyers who represented Nortel’s former executives were compelled to act as witnesses during criminal proceedings. Download the PDF to read the full article.
Hansen Estate: An Expansive Approach to the “Course of Dealing” Test
The Court of Appeal in Hansen Estate v. Hansen affirmed and refined the “course of dealing” test. If this test is passed, it is sufficient to establish when a joint […]
Electronic Documents: Records Management, e-Discovery and Trial (loose-leaf textbook, 2010+)
Electronic data is modifying how lawyers interact, changing how information is collected and used, and transforming the courtrooms. This in-depth resource examines and analyzes the issues relating to electronic documents.
Putting Your Best Case Forward: Tips for Preparing for a Summary Judgement Motion
Strategy and Evidence: It is all about Timing Generally, parties may bring a motion for summary judgment any time after the delivery of the statement of defence and before the […]
Key Goals of Examination-in-Chief
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Case Management: Cumbersome, Costly or Crucial
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Ontario Rules of Pre-trial Documentary Discovery
The top ten reasons to choose Ontario for your litigation. Download the PDF on the left for the full article.
The Law of Electronic Discovery: New Book Unplugs Cyperspace
This text is almost certain to become the leading Canadian reference source for lawyers and litigants regarding electronic documents and the law of electronic discovery. Download a PDF of the […]
A Lawyer’s Duty to the Court
Cited in: The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Sault St. Marie v Axa Insurance (Canada), 2015 ONSC 4755, and Healthy Lifestyle Medical Group Inc. v. Chand Morningside Plaza […]
Bank Fraud: Practical and Legal Repercussions
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The Balance Between Privacy and Disclosure of Health Information
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