Defamation Defences
A defamation claim can arrive without warning: a lawsuit, a demand letter, or a formal complaint alleging that...
A Plaintiff’s Reply to a Statement of Defence Explained
You filed a statement of claim and served it on the defendant. The defendant has now served their...
Statement Of Defence Explained
Being served with a lawsuit is one of the more stressful experiences a person or business can face....
Breach of Confidence Explained
Confidential information is one of the most valuable assets a business can hold. A client list, a pricing...
Negligence: The Legal Concept Explained
Negligence is one of the most important and most searched legal concepts in Canadian law. Whether you are...
The Share Buyback Denial: What If Your Company Says No?
You own shares in a private company. The relationship with your co-shareholders has broken down, or you simply...
Your Business Partner Makes Decisions Without You
You built this business together. Now your partner is signing contracts without you, making financial decisions you never...
Someone Broke Your Contract. Does That Mean You Can Sue?
A breach of contract occurs when one party to a legally binding agreement fails to fulfil their obligations...
Your Partner Starts a Competing Business
Trust is the foundation of any successful business partnership. When a partner launches a competing business behind your...
Can You Cancel a Contract After Signing It?
You signed a contract. Now circumstances have changed, and you want out. Maybe the deal no longer makes...
Breach of Confidentiality Explained
Confidential information is the backbone of most business relationships. Client data, pricing strategies, trade secrets, employee records, financial...
The Pros and Cons of Civil Litigation
When a serious dispute arises, whether over money, contracts, property, services, or business dealings, the situation can become...
Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Ontario and BC: Elements, Remedies and How to Prove It
Fraudulent misrepresentation occurs when someone deliberately makes a false statement of fact to induce another party to enter...
Injunctive Relief in Ontario and BC: How Injunctions Work and When to Seek One
When a business dispute involves ongoing harm, an injunction is often the most important remedy available. Unlike damages,...
Choosing the Right Commercial Litigator
A commercial dispute can arrive quickly and escalate faster. Whether you are facing a breach of contract claim,...