Written by: Stefania Rotundu Recent developments in Ontario caselaw has placed a renewed emphasis on the specific wording in termination clauses. Employers should ensure their termination clauses remain valid in light of these developments or risk exposing themselves to hefty compensation payouts to employees upon termination. In Ontario, most employment contracts are governed by the...Read More

Written by: Dina Nikseresht Purchasing real estate is one of the most significant investments a person can make. During the purchase process, ensuring clear and marketable title is essential. Title insurance serves as a critical safeguard in real estate transactions, protecting buyers and lenders from potential title defects, ownership disputes, and financial losses. While it...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana  The Divorce Act articulates the ground for divorce as a breakdown of a marriage. This collapse of the marital relationship can occur in three ways: Firstly, if the spouses have lived separate and apart for at least one year immediately prior to the determination of the proceeding, and continue to do...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  The “emoji case” gained international attention when a Saskatchewan court ruled that a thumbs-up emoji sent via text message constituted a valid signature in a contract dispute. The case, Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. v. South West Terminal Ltd., highlights the evolving landscape of electronic contracting and the potential legal significance...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana  When it comes to separation, individuals have varying ideas of what that entails. Notions have emanated from popular TV shows, from celebrity break-ups and ensuing salacious details splattered across tabloid pages, but also through sobering personal experiences. It bears noting that in Canada, separation has a very specific meaning. Often, clients...Read More

Written by: Dina Nikseresht An important part of the holiday season is taking the time to reflect on our past year and plan for our future. While estate planning may not be on everyone’s list of resolutions, it is an essential step to ensuring the security of you and your family. As the year winds...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana with Collaboration of Stefania Rotundu Fielding v Fielding, 2024 ONCA 807: Lessons Learned On October 29, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal in what was described as a “high conflict family proceeding.” ¹In upholding the trial judge’s decisions regarding the termination of spousal support, the Court imparted important...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  On October 1, 2024, the Federal Court of Canada launched a pilot project aimed at streamlining the judicial review process for rejected study permit applications. This new initiative, called the Study Permit Pilot Project, is expected to deliver resolutions within five months, significantly reducing the typical 14-18-month wait time for judicial...Read More

Written by: Dina Nikseresht Clauses in Real Estate The case of 3 Gill Homes Inc. v. 5009796 Ontario Inc. (Kassar Homes)¹ dealt with a dispute over a real estate transaction that was terminated due to a late payment by the purchaser. The core of the disagreement arose when the purchaser, 3 Gill Homes Inc., failed...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana Case Comment – Moran v Moran, 2023 ONSC 6832 Disclosure is a fundamental requirement underpinning determination of family law matters. Where disclosure is incomplete or missing, it makes the resolution of oft difficult matters gravely challenging. As articulated by the court in Cunha v. Cunha1. Non-disclosure of assets is the cancer...Read More