Demand Promissory Notes

Posted on May 21, 2009 in Publications

by Michael A. Mann In 2006 the Ontario Court of Appeal surprised lawyers and accountants with the decision of Hare v. Hare. The Court held that the statutory limitation period on a demand promissory note runs from the date that the note is signed or issued, and not from the date that the debt was […] Read More

Cost Controls in Tough Times

Posted on Apr 12, 2009 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk It is tempting to cut wages as an easy first step to controlling expenses when revenues decline. Leaving aside for the moment the effect on morale that may follow, and whether your business can prosper with fewer staff, there are some legal issues to assess before making a final decision. Read More

Personal Guarantees (or “Guaranteed Personal Exposure”)

Posted on Feb 21, 2009 in Publications

By Michael A. Mann You should consider this article to see the real risks associated with signing as a personal guarantor of a loan or contract obligation. Read More

When is the Crown Liable for Negligence?

Posted on Jan 19, 2009 in Publications

by Malte von Anrep, Q.C. To answer this question we must first understand who we are referring to when we refer to “the Crown”. The proper designation is Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario. In short, our provincial government. Our government provides many services to the public and has a […] Read More

Doctors, Lawyers and Accountants… oh my! Creating Professional Corporations

Posted on Jun 17, 2008 in Publications

By Michael A. Mann This article discusses the ability of certain professionals to incorporate their practices and the tax benefits that incorporating can provide. Read More

Marriage Contracts: or Don’t Set Up Home Without One

Posted on Jun 1, 2008 in Publications

by Michael A. Mann for Canadian MoneySaver Magazine This article was written by Michael A. Mann as one of his regular contributions to the Canadian MoneySaver magazine. Read More

Upgrades… Not Just Computer Speak

Posted on May 22, 2008 in Publications

By: Leanne Standryk The Ministry of Labour published a new version of the Employment Standards Poster “What You Should Know about The Employment Standards Act “. Version 4.0 replaces the earlier Version 3.0 which has been posted in employer workplaces governed by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) for quite some time. Read More

Home Alone…

Posted on Apr 23, 2008 in Publications

by Harry E. Thorsteinson In this article, Harry E. Thorsteinson explores the legal implications of operating a business out of one’s home. Read More

Employer References: To Give One or Not

Posted on Apr 15, 2008 in Publications

by Leanne E. Standryk When I was in Court last week defending a claim of wrongful dismissal, the judge was very concerned about the employer’s refusal to provide a written letter of reference. Read More

Cupid’s Arrow in the Workplace

Posted on Mar 10, 2008 in Publications

by Leanne E. Standryk With the Valentine’s Day tradition on our heels and the recent March 30, 2007 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Menagh v. Hamilton (City), I thought it timely to look at the issue office romances and the exposure Employers may experience if matters go south with the relationship. Read More