If you are commencing a lawsuit against a unincorporated business, do you know how to name them correctly on the claim? It may sound like

Fall is upon us which means back-to-school, sweater weather and warm beverages. This is also the time of year many will return to, or start,

You’re a landlord with a tenant who will not pay rent. You’ve followed all of the necessary procedures and now have a Judgment from the

Civil proceedings don’t arise on a person’s best day. Often, a party feels they’ve been wronged by someone, and they want their day in court

Publishing online very personal or intimate information or images of another may now be a very costly mistake. Not long ago the Ontario Court granted, in

The cool fall air has finally arrived.  Cords of wood are being delivered and wood stoves are being fired up.  Gas fireplaces are being flicked

In Ontario, unlike any other jurisdiction to my knowledge, we’ve made the act of saying “sorry” part of our legal system, for which there are

Can this *&$@*# collection agency do this? What are my rights? In Ontario, collection agencies must be registered with the Government of Ontario and must follow

New Ontario legislation now allows ex parte (i.e., without any notice) eviction orders, allowing landlords to obtain an eviction order without appearing before the Landlord and

Many commercial landlords do not realize – if you are owned rent by your tenant, you must choose between locking the doors/distraining and termination of

So, you endured the litigation process and received a judgment. But you’re not happy with it, as many experience. Statistically, most cases are never appealed

The Ontario government is increasing fines for unlawful evictions and reinforcing the necessity for landlords to explore repayment agreements before considering evictions. These measures are

Defamation has two forms: libel (written words) and slander (spoken words). For a defamation case, a person must prove: 1.            the words at issue were

In Ontario, unlike any other jurisdiction to my knowledge, we’ve made the act of saying “sorry” part of our legal system, for which there are

The Ontario government is focusing more on balancing  the safety and security of farmers, their families and the provincial food supply by protecting the right for

Cyber-bullying by engaging in social media attacks can mean paying significant damages to the target of the vitriol. In a recent Canadian case, a former

In Ontario, unlike any other jurisdiction to my knowledge, we’ve made the act of saying “sorry” part of our legal system, for which there are

Having a dispute with your neighbour? Well, before you call your lawyer, think about this well-known (at least in legal circles) decision by the Court

What would I advise the (former) Royals about the paparazzi if they were living in our province? Ontario allows a person to sue another for

Publishing online very personal or intimate information or images of another may be a very costly mistake. The Ontario Court is increasingly awarding significant damages

Yet another friendly reminder from your local lawyer to be mindful that every text, e-mail and social media post you transmit, or post may end

In Ontario, many of your rights as a consumer are proscribed primarily by Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act (the “CPA”). Firstly, when you sign a contract

What if you learn that someone has reported a debt against you that is wrong or is being disputed by you? Since your credit rating

Increasingly businesses (and employers) and public organizations deploy and use ever-improving surveillance technology, including workplace audio and video recording.  Ontario law has remained vigilant and

Increasingly maligned victims on social media resort to the Court for redress. The Court is becoming more intolerant of defamatory conduct online, to the extent

Rogers Media Inc. (Rogers) recently paid $200,000 as part of a settlement involving the CRTC for Rogers alleged violations of Canadas anti-spam legislation (CASL). The

You just bought a new house. When you bought it, you likely purchased title insurance. Most do, these days. Title insurance policies in Ontario are

Often an elderly person, or person who is in need of some financial management assistance, adds an adult child or family member to a pre-existing

Suing a deep-pocketed defendant can be problematic from a litigation funding angle. An emerging trend in other countries is funding by a third party to

Let it snow, let is snow, let is snow……What am I obliged to do, as a homeowner, for snow and ice? In Ontario, homeowners have

Defamation has two forms: libel (written words) and slander (spoken words). For a defamation case, as person must prove: 1.            the words at issue

The Case: Morland-Jones v. Taerk, 2014 ONSC 3061 (CanLII) The Dispute: Neighbours. Mutual allegations about family pets, profanity, disturbing the peace and misbehaviour generally. An

Baglow v. Smith – a recent Ontario decision about defamation online – in this case, blogging (political) on a message board. The Court described it