Spoliation and Sanctions for the Failure to Preserve Relevant Documents in Canada
One of the greatest concerns at the preservation and collection stages of the discovery process is the destruction or loss of relevant documents, and the sanctions that can ensue from […]
Some Further Thoughts on Costs in Estate Litigation
In the October 2009 edition of Deadbeat, Elizabeth Seo provided a helpful survey of recent costs decisions in estates litigation.
Looking to the Future — Mediation of Estate Disputes
Anyone who practises in the Estates arena knows how highly charged the issues can get.
Grace Under Pressure
Zen and the Art of the Litigation Practitioner:Some Strategies for Dealing with the Unexpected and the Uncivil
A New Entitlement of Independent Adult Children to a Share of their Parents’ Estate?
In Ontario freedom of testamentary disposition is restricted by the Succession Law Reform Act.
Frye Ruling a Recipe for Litigation
Anyone advising shareholders of private corporations needs to pay heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate.
Guardianship: What You Need to Know
As medical science has improved, so has the prognosis for many of those who are catastrophically injured.
Can You Create An Economic Disincentive to Litigation from Beyond the Grave
On June 28, 2016, before breaking for the summer, the City of Toronto’s powerful Executive Committee met and reviewed an earlier study by KPMG which looked at various new revenue-generating policy proposals with an eye towards addressing the City’s estimated $582 million operating shortfall for 2017.
Quiz: International Trade
In this issue we look at international trade, including the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Regulation and the Financial Crisis – An Executive Counsel Roundtable
It has been about nine months since the global economy started to implode, and events that had been unthinkable for most economist began to unfold with mind-numbing regularity. Today no […]
Avoiding Black Holes and Hollow Victories: Cross-Border Litigation Comes of Age
The business of litigation, like commerce itself, has become increasingly international.
The Duty of an Attorney to Account
In assessing whether to pursue estate litigation, parties must always consider who will pay the resulting legal costs.
Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law
This guide provides a brief overview of the main elements of environmental protection law in Ontario.
Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality During E-Discovery
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Tax-Exempt Status Preserved – Despite Sophisticated Operations
A recent Tax Court of Canada decision confirms that not-for-profit organizations can adopt the good practices, efficiencies and activities of a well-run business without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status.