Mandatory Mediation in Ontario and BC: How It Works, What to Expect, and How to Prepare
Mediation is one of the most effective tools available for resolving civil disputes without the cost, delay, and...
Partnership Disputes: Causes, Legal Remedies and How to Protect Your Interests
Business partnerships can generate value that neither partner could create alone. They can also generate disputes that neither...
Alternative Dispute Resolution: When Negotiation Fails and Legal Action Looms
Most commercial and civil disputes in Ontario do not need to go to trial to be resolved. Alternative...
Mareva Injunctions in Commercial Litigation
In commercial litigation, winning at trial means nothing if the defendant has already emptied their accounts and transferred...
Occupiers’ Liability in Ontario: Duties, Claims, Defences and How to Protect Yourself
Anyone who owns, manages, leases, or controls property in Ontario carries a legal duty to the people who...
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...
Examination for Discovery in Ontario: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Why It Matters
The examination for discovery is one of the most consequential stages of civil litigation in Ontario. It takes...
The Oppression Remedy in Ontario: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
Being locked out of financial records, denied dividends you are entitled to, or watching a majority shareholder use...
Failure to Disclose a Settlement Agreement During Litigation: Obligations, Risks and Consequences
Settlement agreements are a routine and often desirable outcome in civil litigation. Most commercial disputes settle before reaching...
Commercial Debt Recovery in Ontario: How the Process Works and How to Protect Your Rights
An unpaid invoice, a defaulted business loan, a contract that was never honoured: commercial debts disrupt cash flow,...
Demand Letters in Commercial Disputes: What They Are, When to Send One, and How to Respond
A dispute has arisen. You are owed money, a contract has been breached, or another party is not...
Ontario Court Rules in Joint Venture and Mortgage Dispute
A housing project in Brockville, Ontario that began with a handshake arrangement and a Letter of Intent ended...
Useful Court Orders to Seek in Commercial Litigation
When a commercial dispute escalates beyond negotiation, the right court order can be the difference between protecting your...
The Shareholder Agreement Explained
Running a business with more than one shareholder creates opportunities, but it also creates risk. When shareholders disagree...
What Are Shareholder Disputes?
Shareholder disputes can threaten the stability of a business faster than almost any other legal conflict. When the...
Defamation Defences
A defamation claim can arrive without warning: a lawsuit, a demand letter, or a formal complaint alleging that...
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 Court Strikes $95M Shareholder Claim as Abuse of Process
On October 17, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) struck a $95-million shareholder lawsuit, ruling...
Ontario Court Refuses to Fix Valuation or Discount Buy-Sell Price in Dental Partnership Dispute
On September 24, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued its decision in
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...