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Lawyer friends — it’s time to get out of your comfort zone

By Kate Dewhirst I went to the  Funnel Hacking Live  event in Nashville, TN recently. It’s a marketing event sponsored by Click Funnels. I follow ... Read more

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Employment contracts: they should keep giving and giving

By Doug MacLeod I trumpet the benefits of employment contracts every chance I get. I often write and speak about these benefits. In the last two weeks, I received calls ... Read more

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Representing fathers in family law

By Deepa Tailor and Alex Walsh What legal rights do fathers in Ontario have with regard to their child? There do not exist any actual “rights to a child” ... Read more

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Are we in China yet?

By Marcel Strigberger In a couple of days, I leave for Hong Kong where we shall be boarding a cruise ship that will take us to a number of ports, ending up in Shanghai. ... Read more

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Five important things to know about wrongful death

  By Patrick Brown and Nicole Fielding The sudden loss of a loved one is an emotionally devastating event. Families coping with this tragic loss face the ... Read more

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OCA solidifies the high threshold for the tort of IIMS

By Mackenzie Irwin As my  colleague reported  earlier last week, the Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) recently shut down the tort of harassment in  this case . ... Read more

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Cyberbullying ‘Momo Challenge’ a threat to parents — hoax or not

By Jasmine Daya Spreading disinformation, hoaxes, and flat-out lies has proven to be the Achilles’ heel of the internet. It seems anyone can post anything to the ... Read more

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Occupation rent: Sixta

By Marcus Sixta During a divorce or separation, one of the most financially significant issues is dealing with the family home. In a lot of Alberta family law cases it ... Read more

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Agreeing to an undertaking was not enough to avoid a caution

By Lonny Rosen and Elyse Sunshine A patient of a family physician had concerns about the medical care he received, specifically, that his doctor: prescribed ... Read more

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Bad faith in the course of dismissal

By Stuart Rudner and Anique Dublin Generally speaking, an employee whose employment has been terminated is not entitled to additional damages for disappointment, ... Read more

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Defence seeks costs from ‘you don't win you don't pay’ lenders

By Stephen Pauwels and Amanda Bafaro Each day seems to bring new challenges for the personal injury lawyer. If not legislative intervention, its defence counsel looking for ... Read more

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Better business practices for Canadian lawyers

By Erica Birstler This month, CosmoLex is focusing on overall “better business practices” for lawyers and small law firms. When you’re in charge of a ... Read more

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The five top financial mistakes people make in a divorce

By Steven Benmor Let’s face it, there are a few events that occur in life that can cause financial devastation. The death of a spouse, personal bankruptcy, major ... Read more

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Is there a duty to account when requested by a beneficiary?

By Ian Hull In this recent decision , the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that an attorney for property and/or estate trustee has a duty to pass accounts in ... Read more

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Ontario court weighs in on termination clauses again

By Laura Williams Since 2017, Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal, have had a great deal to say about the enforceability of termination clauses in employment ... Read more

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What to expect in an Ontario business lawsuit

By Anton Katz If you are a small business owner and you’ve decided to sue – or are being sued – you’re probably anxious about what lies ahead. As a ... Read more

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Alexa – take a hike

By Suzana Popovic-Montag Amazon Echo and Google Home – here’s my prediction about these smart speakers. In 25 years, we’ll look at film clips or ads that ... Read more

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Be very careful when speaking with the media about patients

By Kate Dewhirst We know this intuitively – but it bears repeating. Health care organizations should be very careful when speaking with the media about specific patient ... Read more

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Are managers entitled to overtime pay?

By Doug MacLeod Many employees and employers believe that overtime pay is included in a person’s salary. This is incorrect for the vast majority of salaried ... Read more

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Bill 74 – what does it really mean?

By Kathy O'Brien This blog delves into what Bill 74 will really mean for the Ontario health care system – what exactly is changing? What powers will ... Read more

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