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avril 27, 2023  |  Publications
Creating a Digital Estate Plan

By Charlotte M. McCurdy

It has been estimated that approximately 20% of all Bitcoin cryptocurrency has been lost due to the inability to access those assets.  Do a quick…

février 28, 2023  |  Publications
In Pen We Trust: The Need for Wet Ink Signatures on Promissory Notes

By Shuhang Zhong, James Wilding, & Cody Richard

From “signed, sealed and delivered” to a quick click after receiving an electronic signing package, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred a drastic increase…

novembre 10, 2022  |  Publications
What Will Happen to Your Digital Assets Upon Your Death or Incapacity?

By Charlotte M. McCurdy

Digital assets have become an essential part of most Canadians’ assets and can be quite valuable, from a monetary and/or sentimental perspective. In…

novembre 8, 2022  |  Publications
Construction financing: The lender’s role & priority under the construction act

By Selena Saikaley

Construction Financing: The Lender’s Role & Priority Under the Construction Act (Part 1) When a property owner sets out to begin a construction…

mai 19, 2022  |  Publications
Independent Legal Representation vs Independent Legal Advice

By Anne-Marie C. Magneron

What is the difference? Independent legal representation (“ILR”) is defined in the Rules of Professional Conduct as where the lawyer “has no…

mars 4, 2022  |  Publications
Ukraine: Special Measures and Guidance Regarding Ukrainian Nationals Wishing to Visit or to Remain in Canada

By Warren L. Creates

Publication Template – Updated Special Measures and Guidance Regarding Ukrainian Nationals Wishing to Visit or to Remain in Canada (Updated March…

janvier 6, 2022  |  Publications
How and When to Safeguard the Independence of the Expert

By Katherine L. Shadbolt

This paper highlights cases where an Ontario Court held that expert evidence was not admissible for not meeting the test set out in White Burgess…

décembre 2, 2021  |  Publications
Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021: What Ontario Employers Need to Know

By Trent McBain

On October 25, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“Bill 27”). On November 30, 2021, Bill 27 was…

novembre 29, 2021  |  Publications
Supreme Court provides a clear path forward for municipalities’ liability in negligence

By Noémie Ducret

In Nelson (City) v Marchi, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the legal framework surrounding “core policy decisions”, which render a government…

septembre 16, 2021  |  Publications
Permanent Resident Card Renewal Based Upon Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds

By Warren L. Creates

This article outlines the rule regarding the Canadian residency obligation, the requirement for renewing a Permanent Resident Card (“PR card”), and…

septembre 2, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications
Validity of Electronic Signatures in Ontario

By Ben Hopkins

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a marked increase in people conducting business transactions partially or entirely by electronic means. This includes the…

juillet 22, 2021  |  Publications
Navigating Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace

By Karin Pagé

Now, more than ever, Canadian workplaces must be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to employees who may be experiencing a mental health…