Gift or Loan? Family Money Transfers and Divorce
The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently ruled on a case involving the transfer of money from father to son…
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An Employee’s Duty to Mitigate after Termination
Terminated employees have a duty to mitigate their losses by seeking out comparable work as soon as possible. If they…
Not All Democratic Debates Are Created Equal – Defamation and Municipal Proceedings
Last week, we discussed the law of defamation, and specifically how claims may be defeated where a recognized privilege exists…
The Law of Defamation and Municipal Proceedings
Municipal government proceedings, including council meetings and other public forums may become venues for heated debate. Ontario law recognizes that…
The New Minimum Wage
As of January 1, the minimum wage in Ontario has increased for most workers to $14.00 an hour. Already, there…