When “Time Is of the Essence” Is Not Enough: Lessons for Businesses on Terminating a Contract for Delay
A buyer sat on its obligations for sixteen months, breached the agreement, and still won. The seller, convinced...
He Sued the Company That Fired Him and Ended Up Owing It Over $1 Million
When a Director Drains the Company: Recovering Misappropriated Funds, Punitive Damages, and Costs in Vassilakaki v. Vassilaki &...
BC Franchise Disclosure Failures and the Petition vs Action Problem: Rasheed v. Crust N Crunch Franchising Inc.
A franchise dispute that begins as a disagreement over disclosure obligations can quickly become procedurally complicated when the...
Appealing a Legal Decision in BC: Grounds, Process, Deadlines and What to Expect
Receiving a decision against you in a BC court or before a provincial tribunal does not necessarily end...
Directors’ and Officers’ Liability in Ontario: Duties, Risks and How to Protect Yourself
Accepting a directorship or officer role in an Ontario corporation carries genuine personal legal risk that the corporate...
Mary Carter Agreements in Ontario: What They Are, When Disclosure Is Required, and How Courts Respond
The term "Mary Carter agreement" originates from a 1967 Florida case, but the arrangement it describes is a...
Simplified Procedure in Ontario: What It Is, Who Qualifies, and How It Works
Not every civil dispute in Ontario needs to go through years of full Superior Court procedure to reach...
Unjust Enrichment in Ontario: When Can You Make a Legal Claim?
You provided money, services, or labour. Someone else benefited. You were not paid, and there was no formal...
Commercial Real Estate Disputes in Ontario: Your Legal Rights and Options
Commercial real estate disputes are among the most financially significant legal conflicts a business can face. A disputed...
Ontario Civil Litigation Is Changing: What Litigants and Counsel Need to Know About the February 1, 2026 Rule Amendments
Ontario's civil justice system continues its shift toward efficiency, proportionality, and earlier judicial control. Effective February 1, 2026,...
Loblaw Wins in Ottawa Court After Failed Real Estate Deal
Settlement agreements are intended to produce finality. Once the essential terms are agreed and confirmed in writing, Ontario...