Monday, April 27, 2026
For decades, the Rules of the Small Claims Court have provided strict guidelines on where a Plaintiff may commence an action in Ontario. Rule 6.01(1) requires that an action be commenced where the cause of action arose, or where at…
Monday, April 13, 2026
Parties The decision in In the Matter of the Proposal of Christopher Lemieux, 2026 ONSC 1470, arises from a Division I consumer proposal under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (“BIA”). The debtor, Christopher Lemieux, is an individual whose insolvency followed…
Thursday, February 19, 2026
We’re proud to share that this article was recently featured by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) — highlighting our firm’s continued involvement and recognition within a leading legal organization. As of October 1, 2025, the monetary jurisdiction of the Small…
Friday, January 16, 2026
A busy labour and employment practice is demanding and ever-changing. It requires close attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly to critical and material business issues. Whether advising on day-to-day human resources matters, responding to union certification applications,…
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Soloway Wright is proud to announce that three of our recent articling students, Tamara Belley, Nick Kruiper, and Jordyn Pimm, have returned to the firm as first-year associates. Tamara Belley has joined our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation group. With…
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Soloway Wright is proud to announce that several of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™, highlighting their excellence and dedication across multiple practice…
Monday, August 25, 2025
A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision means that you may not be able to recover in Ontario for injuries suffered while on vacation, even if the contract for that vacation – or part of it – was made in…
Monday, July 21, 2025
The Small Claims Court jurisdiction will increase to $50,000, from the current $35,000, on October 1, 2025. As of that date, plaintiffs in Ontario may start an action in the Small Claims Court for monetary compensation of up to $50,000,…
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Settlements are designed to bring finality to litigation, but without careful consideration, they can raise practical questions making resolution more difficult. In a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Court tackled the narrow but consequential issue of…
Thursday, January 30, 2025
If you’re in Ottawa’s construction industry, you’ve seen trade disruptions before—COVID-19, hyperinflation, and supply chain issues. Now, with new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada’s retaliatory measures, the industry is facing another major challenge. What does this mean for…
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