Monday, December 30, 2019
By Crystal McConkey, Articling Student The Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario is making adjustments to the Small Claims Court and Simplified Procedure processes to make it easier for parties to resolve their legal issues. The changes are meant…
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie When hiring employees of a competitor, you should take care to minimize the risk of that competitor suing your organization, and your newly hired employees. A little foresight can help avoid a long and costly…
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie McGuinty v 1845035 Ontario Inc (McGuinty Funeral Home) 2019 ONSC 4108 This past summer, the Ontario Superior Court issued an important judgment that illustrates the enormous financial risks that employers run when they choose to…
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Parks and playgrounds are commonplace in Canadian neighbourhoods, but many people are not aware of the potential injuries that can occur there. It is estimated that around 28,000 children are injured at playgrounds each year in Canada, with 14% of…
Monday, December 2, 2019
Authors - Crystal McConkey, Articling Student, and Caleb Timmermann, Associate What happens if your automobile accident-related injuries get worse after your initial entitlement to insurance benefits has ended? A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal may impact your…
Friday, November 8, 2019
Authors – Tara Sweeney, Caleb Timmerman Soloway Wright Partner and civil litigation lawyer, Tara Sweeney, recently presented on Attendant Care Benefits at the Canadian Defense Lawyers Association Fall Classic. The following article provides further detail on sections of the Statutory…
Monday, October 28, 2019
The Joys of Being Grandfathered: Legal non-conforming rights, property owners and zoning Suppose you own a house and want to open a restaurant on the ground floor. The applicable zoning by-law happens to permit that use, so you pull a…
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Developers and municipalities: what should you know about Bill 108? Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, received Royal Assent on June 9. Through amendments to 13 different statutes, it implements significant changes to the rules and procedures for…
Thursday, October 3, 2019
On November 14th, Soloway Wright invites second year law students to come meet our lawyers and learn about our 2L Summer and Articling programs. Over snacks and refreshments 2L students will have the opportunity to network with our team of…
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