Ethical Wills

Posted on Dec 15, 2006 in Publications

by Harry Thorsteinson I never knew my father-in-law. He died suddenly a few months before my wife was born. I consider that to be a real loss, but a loss that pales in comparison to the loss suffered by my wife who grew up in a loving single parent home, but never knew her father. […] Read More

Human Rights and Wrongful Dismissal – Court of Appeal Upholds Decision to Award Punitive Damages

Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Publications

by Leanne Standryk In the March 2006 Corporate Bulletin we canvassed the employer’s duty to accommodate as required by the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. This topic has gained considerable attention due to the March 17, 2005 Ontario Superior Court of Justice case, Keays v. Honda. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded […] Read More

Are you Allowed to Monitor your Employee’s E-mail and Internet Use?

Posted on Oct 12, 2006 in Publications

by Leanne Standryk Internet abuse by employees – in every profession, in every rank and of every nature – is a serious problem for employers seeking at once to integrate the internet as a high efficiency business tool and at the same time manage its alluring, non-work related temptations. Internet and e-mail monitoring by employers […] Read More

Joint Tenancy… Use Extreme Caution

Posted on Oct 5, 2006 in Publications

by Harry E. Thorsteinson In this article, Harry E. Thorsteinson explores the legal implications and pitfalls that can arise when joint tenancies and joint ownership are used as tools of estate planning. Read More

Joint Ownership – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted on Sep 20, 2006 in Publications

by Harry E. Thorsteinson Harry E. Thorsteinson examines the advantages and drawbacks of joint ownership of assets. Read More

Social Host – How to Host a Party Without Being Sued

Posted on Sep 20, 2006 in Publications

by Sheila Marcantonio The Supreme Court of Canada recently handed down a decision related to the liability of home owners hosting a party. Zoe Childs, an 18 year old girl, was rendered a paraplegic and her boyfriend was fatally injured when the car that they were riding in was struck head on by a vehicle […] Read More

Beware of Bog

Posted on Aug 30, 2006 in Publications

by Michael A. Mann In this article, Michael A. Mann offers some sound advice to bear in mind when purchasing real property. Read More

Bill 107, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Code

Posted on Aug 16, 2006 in Publications

by Leanne Standryk Bill 107, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Code received its second reading on May 8, 2006 and underwent further debate on May 30, 2006. If passed, the Bill will reform Ontario’s human rights system. Read More

Joint Tenancy – Use With Extreme Caution

Posted on Jun 13, 2006 in Publications

by Harry Thorsteinson One of the most abused “tools” in estate planning is the misuse of joint “tenancy” or “ownership”. Many assets can be owned in this fashion and it is most frequently used by husbands and wives – houses, bank accounts and investments are examples. The significance of this type of ownership is that […] Read More

Ontario Human Rights Code: The Duty of Accommodation

Posted on Mar 9, 2006 in Publications

by Leanne Standryk Human Rights legislation restricts the rights of employers to freely negotiate or terminate an employment contract and to manage the workplace environment in accordance with legitimate business interests. Employers must provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination and must deal quickly, fairly and effectively with human rights issues […] Read More