Losing money is not enough to sue your financial advisor. Here is what counts as negligence in Ontario, what you must prove, what you can recover and how long you have.
Can I Sue My Financial Advisor for Negligence in Ontario? Read More »
Guaranteed outcomes, unwritten fees, slow replies and no conflict check: the warning signs to watch for when hiring an Ontario lawyer, and how to check one before you sign.
Red Flags to Watch For When Hiring a Lawyer in Ontario Read More »
Complaint to the firm, OBSI, CIRO or court? Compare cost, caps, binding outcomes and deadlines after losing money with an investment advisor in Ontario.
OBSI Complaint or Lawsuit? Your Options After Investment Losses Read More »
How an Ontario partnership legally ends under the Partnerships Act, what winding up involves, who gets paid first, and why notice to customers and creditors matters.
How to Dissolve a Business Partnership in Ontario Read More »
The first thirty days of a commercial dispute shape the case. What Ontario business owners should preserve, check and decide before anything is filed.
Commercial Dispute Resolution: What Business Owners Should Know Read More »
A fiduciary must put your interests ahead of their own. Here is who owes that duty in Ontario, what counts as a breach, what a court can order and how long you have to sue.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Ontario: When Can You Sue? Read More »
In the vast majority of civil cases, the matter settles before a trial. But that doesn’t mean that settlement is always the right choice. In fact, sometimes it’s anything but. An out-of-court settlement is a private agreement that ends a legal dispute without a judge’s ruling. Typically, one party agrees to pay compensation, and the
Disadvantages of Settling Outside the Court in Civil Cases Read More »
You’re in the midst of a lawsuit. You’re overwhelmed, maybe angry, and confused on what your next move should be. Looming deadlines are only adding to your already sky-high stress level. It’s normal to feel this way. Ontario’s civil litigation process runs on strict rules. Miss just one minor step, and your whole civil case
Mistakes to Avoid in a Civil Lawsuit: How to Protect Your Case Read More »
If you’re involved in a lawsuit, you’ve probably heard lawyers mention ‘motions’ — but what do they actually mean? The term confuses many people. I see it a lot in my practice. Clients ask what motions are and how they impact their case. In a nutshell, motions are requests to the judge during a case.
Types of Motions in Civil Court: An Ontario Guide Read More »
Negligence is not about someone’s intent. It comes down to how they acted and whether they took proper care when they should have. A person or business can be held negligent if they behave in a way that results in unnecessary risk of harm to others. If you’ve been hurt or financially impacted by someone
What Is Considered Negligence? Read More »
