Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Devry Smith Frank LLP Lawyers at Devry Smith Frank LLP ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://devrylaw.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [My Ex-Spouse’s Income Has Increased Substantially Since Separation. Am I Entitled To More Spousal Support?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-ex-spouses-income-has-increased-substantially-since-separation-am-i-entitled-to-more-spousal-support/) - Explore the nuances of spousal support after divorce. Learn about factors affecting entitlement, income changes, and the legal process for reassessment. - [Do You Need An Emergency Temporary Custody Order?](https://devrylaw.ca/do-you-need-an-emergency-temporary-custody-order/) - Why Get an Emergency Temporary Custody Orders? Judges do not like making custody orders, especially on incomplete evidence and on rushed basis unless the order is necessary to protect the health and welfare of the child. - [How Do You Give Money To Your Child, But Not Their Spouse?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-do-you-give-money-to-your-child-but-not-their-spouse/) - It is very common for parents to want to give money, or property, to their adult children, but want to keep it from their child’s spouse (their son-in-law or daughter-in-law). So common is this question, that both this podcast and this podcast address the issue. There are ways to to do this, but you need to - [Affordable Single-Family Homes in Cities Other Than Toronto & Vancouver](https://devrylaw.ca/affordable-single-family-homes-in-cities-other-than-toronto-vancouver/) - Affordable cities outside of Toronto and Vancouver that you can get a home for less than $400,000 - [Legal Advice Needed About Child Custody](https://devrylaw.ca/legal-advice-needed-about-child-custody/) - John Schuman, Toronto Family Law lawyer at Devry Smith Frank LLP, was asked this question just recently: “My ex is trying to get custody of my six year old and I have been the sole support to my child her whole life. Her father has been in and out of the jail and is a - [Enforceability of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/enforceability-of-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-policies-in-the-workplace/) - Learn more about Enforceability of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies by Canadian employers - [Update: Laid-off Sears Workers land hardship fund](https://devrylaw.ca/update-laid-off-sears-workers-land-hardship-fund/) - Sears Canada has agreed to create a fund for former employees who were denied severance payments while the company restructured - [Workplace Accommodation Has Limits](https://devrylaw.ca/workplace-accommodation-has-limits/) - In Pourasadi v Bentley Leathers Inc., the Human Rights Tribunal found that accommodating a store manager by permitting the employee not to assist customers was not required, since assisting customers was an essential duty of her position. Many are familiar with the concept of an employer’s duty to accommodate disabled employees under Ontario’s Human Rights - [When Can a Lender Pull the Plug on a Credit Agreement? Material Adverse Change Clauses Explained](https://devrylaw.ca/when-can-a-lender-pull-the-plug-on-a-credit-agreement-material-adverse-change-clauses-explained/) - What is a Material Adverse Change (MAC) clause? Learn how these provisions affect borrowers, when lenders can invoke them, and how to manage risk. - [DSF is Recognized in Best Lawyers 2025 Edition](https://devrylaw.ca/dsf-is-recognized-in-best-lawyers-2025-edition/) - Devry Smith Frank LLP is honoured to have 10 lawyers recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, highlighting our commitment to excellence. - [Understanding Islamic Wills and Inheritance Laws: A Guide for Muslims in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/understanding-islamic-wills-and-inheritance-laws-a-guide-for-muslims-in-ontario/) - Understanding Islamic Wills & Inheritance Laws in Ontario: A Comprehensive Guide for Muslims. Learn asset distribution, appoint guardians, follow Islamic law. Consult experts for advice. - [Canada Announces Express Entry Invitations for Skilled STEM Immigrants](https://devrylaw.ca/canada-announces-express-entry-invitations-for-skilled-stem-immigrants/) - François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship recently announced a new STEM round for the category-based selection in the Express Entry system which opened on July 5, 2023. As immigration accounts for nearly 100% of labour force growth in Canada, policy-makers - [Global Talent Stream: How to Fill High-Skilled Positions at Canadian Companies with Temporary Foreign Workers](https://devrylaw.ca/global-talent-stream-how-to-fill-high-skilled-positions-at-canadian-companies-with-temporary-foreign-workers/) - Tap Global Talent: Fill high-skilled roles at Canadian firms with Temporary Foreign Workers. Learn GTS eligibility, LMIA process, and program categories. - [New Tort of Family Violence Rejected at Court of Appeal](https://devrylaw.ca/new-tort-of-family-violence-rejected-at-court-of-appeal/) - Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Novel Tort of Family Violence: Impact on Survivors, Existing Remedies, and Legal Options Explained. - [Views of the Child – Should I Get a Voice of the Child Report?](https://devrylaw.ca/views-of-the-child-should-i-get-a-voice-of-the-child-report/) - Empower Your Child's Voice: Discover the Impact of Voice of the Child Reports in Family Law Proceedings. Learn How to Obtain and Utilize This Valuable Tool. - [Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Creditors May Challenge Fraudulent Conveyances Existing Prior to the Debtor-Creditor Relationship](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-court-of-appeal-rules-creditors-may-challenge-fraudulent-conveyances-existing-prior-to-the-debtor-creditor-relationship/) - Learn from Ontario Court of Appeal's ruling in Camerlengo Holdings case: Transfers made to evade future debts can be challenged by subsequent creditors. - [Common Law Relationship? You Do Not Have the Same Rights as Married Spouses in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/common-law-relationship-you-do-not-have-the-same-rights-as-married-spouses-in-ontario/) - Discover the spouse definitions in Ontario's Family Law Act and the push for equal property rights. Explore our blog for insights today on common law partners. - [Is Base Monthly Child Support Ever Too High? Can High-Income Earners Get A Break From The Child Support Guidelines Tables?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-base-monthly-child-support-ever-too-high/) - Explore the intricacies of calculating child support for high-income earners in Canada, including table amounts and court considerations for fair support. - [The General Anti-Avoidance Rule: Supreme Court Rules that Company Was Illegally Acquired for Tax Avoidance](https://devrylaw.ca/the-general-anti-avoidance-rule-supreme-court-rules-that-company-was-illegally-acquired-for-tax-avoidance/) - Supreme Court's landmark ruling on tax avoidance: GAAR comes to the rescue in Deans Knight Income Corp. case. Get insights on this legal battle. - [Did I Just Enter a Legally Binding Contract By Texting an Emoji? According to a Saskatchewan Court, You Might Have](https://devrylaw.ca/did-i-just-enter-a-legally-binding-contract-by-texting-an-emoji-according-to-a-saskatchewan-court-you-might-have/) - Discover how technology is reshaping Canadian contract law, including the surprising acceptance of a 'thumbs-up' emoji as a legal contract affirmation. - [Principal Residence Exemption Ineligibility – House Flipping](https://devrylaw.ca/principal-residence-exemption-ineligibility-house-flipping/) - Exploring Canada's Capital Gains & the Principal Residence Exemption: Tax insights, exceptions, and reporting rules in this informative blog. - [Ontario Court Acknowledges Estate Trustees' Right to Indemnification, Denies Use of Estate Funds for Litigation](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-court-acknowledges-estate-trustees-right-to-indemnification-denies-use-of-estate-funds-for-litigation/) - Delve into intricate estate distribution battles and a 2023 Ontario court ruling on trustees' litigation costs. Explore inheritance dispute complexities. - [What Should You Do When a Co-Owner Doesn’t Want to Sell?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-should-you-do-when-a-co-owner-doesnt-want-to-sell/) - Resolve property disputes with the Partition Act. Legally force a sale or division. Contact us for expert guidance on jointly-owned properties. - [Garnishment: Frequently Asked Questions](https://devrylaw.ca/garnishment-frequently-asked-questions/) - What is garnishment? Can you stop a garnishment? To what extent can wages be garnished? We answer your tough questions about garnishment. - [The Problem With “Do-It-Yourself” or Holographic Wills in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/the-problem-with-do-it-yourself-or-holographic-wills-in-ontario/) - Explore pitfalls of DIY or Holographic Wills in Ontario: from legislative hurdles to testamentary challenges. Consult a Wills lawyer for clarity and certainty. - [City Council Greenlights 'Luxury' Home Tax: Incoming Changes to Toronto’s Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT)](https://devrylaw.ca/city-council-greenlights-luxury-home-tax-incoming-changes-to-torontos-municipal-land-transfer-tax-mltt/) - Explore Toronto's new Municipal Land Transfer Tax rates for luxury homes $3M+. Learn how to save before January 1, 2024 on our blog. - [Demystifying the Confusion – Maintaining PR Status in Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/demystifying-the-confusion-maintaining-pr-status-in-canada/) - Learn the residency requirements to maintain Canadian permanent resident status. Exceptions, citizenship criteria, and insights from lawyer Benjamin Grubner. - [Wealth and Estate Planning Resolutions for the New Year](https://devrylaw.ca/wealth-and-estate-planning-resolutions-for-the-new-year/) - Ensure lasting financial security with proactive wealth and estate planning. From will creation to digital asset management, our blog guides you. - [Permanent Residents of Canada – The Repercussions of a DUI Conviction](https://devrylaw.ca/permanent-residents-of-canada-the-repercussions-of-a-dui-conviction/) - Discover the impact of Bill C-46 on impaired driving penalties in Canada and its immigration consequences. Contact our immigration department today for help. - [Minority Shareholder Rights Conflicts: Insights from Wilfred v. Dare](https://devrylaw.ca/minority-shareholder-rights-conflicts-insights-from-wilfred-v-dare/) - Delve into minority shareholder rights post-Wilfred v Dare for key insights on corporate fairness. - [Terminated Employees with Incapacitations May Nonetheless Fulfill Their Mitigation Obligations](https://devrylaw.ca/terminated-employees-with-incapacitations-may-nonetheless-fulfill-their-mitigation-obligations/) - Explore how the Ontario Court of Appeal addresses mitigation obligations for terminated employees with incapacitations in recent case. - [The Rise of Digital Assets](https://devrylaw.ca/the-rise-of-digital-assets/) - Cryptocurrency fraud is rising. Learn how rapid technology evolution and lack of regulation have enabled schemes like Aiden Pleterski's $41.5M fraud. - [Joint Tenancy and Intentions in Estate Planning: Jackson v. Rosenberg](https://devrylaw.ca/joint-tenancy-and-intentions-in-estate-planning-jackson-v-rosenberg/) - Explore the complexities of joint tenancy in Jackson v. Rosenberg, where a property transfer's intent was crucial in estate planning. - [The Importance of Substantive Evidence When Challenging the Validity of a Will](https://devrylaw.ca/the-importance-of-substantive-evidence-when-challenging-the-validity-of-a-will/) - Court decision highlights the importance of substantive evidence when contesting a will, emphasizing that suspicions alone are insufficient for a challenge. - [I Bought a Home and I am Beginning to Notice Defects – Am I Liable For the Cost of Repairs?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-bought-a-home-and-i-am-beginning-to-notice-defects-am-i-liable-for-the-cost-of-repairs/) - Bought a home and discovering defects? Learn about latent defects, vendor liability, and what legal protections exist for purchasers in real estate transactions - [The Tax Court or the Federal Court? The Supreme Court of Canada Weighs in on Jurisdictional Issues in Tax Law](https://devrylaw.ca/the-tax-court-or-the-federal-court-the-supreme-court-of-canada-weighs-in-on-jurisdictional-issues-in-tax-law/) - Supreme Court decisions in Dow Chemical and Iris Technologies clarify tax jurisdiction in Canada, outlining roles of the Tax and Federal Courts - [Court of Appeal Declines to Comment on the “Without Cause” Termination Provision in Dufault v. Ignace (Township)](https://devrylaw.ca/court-of-appeal-declines-to-comment-on-the-without-cause-termination-provision-in-dufault-v-ignace-township/) - The Court of Appeal ruled on Dufault v. Ignace (Township), confirming an unenforceable termination clause. Key takeaways for employers and employees. - [New U.S. Registration Requirements for Canadians, Including Snowbirds: What You Need to Know](https://devrylaw.ca/new-u-s-registration-requirements-for-canadians-including-snowbirds-what-you-need-to-know/) - New U.S. rules require Canadians staying over 30 days to register. Learn who must comply, how to register, and the risks of non-compliance. - [How Do I Respond to a Procedural Fairness Letter from IRCC?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-do-i-respond-to-a-procedural-fairness-letter-from-ircc/) - Step-by-step guide to responding to a Procedural Fairness Letter from IRCC and improving your chances of a successful immigration application. - [Pathways for Canadian Tech Companies to Attract and Retain Skilled Talent in Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/pathways-for-canadian-tech-companies-to-attract-and-retain-skilled-talent-in-canada/) - Overview of key immigration programs helping Canadian tech companies attract and retain skilled international talent to support growth and innovation. - [Meeting the Residency Requirement for Canadian Citizenship: What Permanent Residents Need to Know](https://devrylaw.ca/meeting-the-residency-requirement-for-canadian-citizenship-what-permanent-residents-need-to-know/) - Learn how to meet the 1,095-day residency requirement for Canadian citizenship and calculate your eligible days accurately. - [Crypto Transactions: Capital Gains or Business Income? What You Need to Know](https://devrylaw.ca/crypto-transactions-capital-gains-or-business-income-what-you-need-to-know/) - Learn how the CRA classifies cryptocurrency profits in Canada—capital gains vs. business income—and what it means for your tax reporting. - [I Verbally Agreed to Sell My House – Can the Buyer Enforce the Deal Without a Written Contract?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-verbally-agreed-to-sell-my-house-can-the-buyer-enforce-the-deal-without-a-written-contract/) - Can an oral agreement to sell land be enforced in Ontario? Learn how the doctrine of part performance may apply in certain real estate cases. - [The Limits of the "Inevitable Accident" Argument: Case Comment on Zapata, et al. v. Reid, et al.](https://devrylaw.ca/the-limits-of-the-inevitable-accident-argument-case-comment-on-zapata-et-al-v-reid-et-al/) - Ontario court confirms plaintiffs bear the burden in negligence claims, even in medical emergencies, in Zapata v. Reid summary judgment decision. - [Can I Include My Frozen Eggs in my Will?: Reproductive Material in Estate Planning](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-include-my-frozen-eggs-in-my-will-reproductive-material-in-estate-planning/) - Learn how Canadian law treats stored reproductive material after death and what consent is required for posthumous use or inclusion in your estate. - [IRCC Processing Times – Significant Delays Across All Immigration Pathways](https://devrylaw.ca/ircc-processing-times-significant-delays-across-all-immigration-pathways/) - IRCC processing times are increasing in 2025 due to backlogs, policy changes, and resource limits. Learn what’s causing the delays and what to expect. - [Limitation Periods and the “Appropriate Means” Test in Suing Prior Counsel](https://devrylaw.ca/limitation-periods-and-the-appropriate-means-test-in-suing-prior-counsel/) - Timing is key in suing former counsel. Learn how Ontario courts determine when a professional negligence claim becomes discoverable. - [Ontario Superior Court Revisits the Language “At Any Time” in the Without Cause Termination Provision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-superior-court-revisits-the-language-at-any-time-in-the-without-cause-termination-provision-in-baker-v-van-dolders-home-team-inc/) - Ontario court rules that “without cause” termination clauses allowing termination “at any time” breach the ESA and are unenforceable. - [Could Social Media Companies Owe a Duty of Care to School Boards? ](https://devrylaw.ca/could-social-media-companies-owe-a-duty-of-care-to-school-boards/) - Ontario court allows TDSB’s lawsuit against Meta, Snap, and TikTok to proceed, raising key questions about duty of care and public nuisance. - [Do Lawyers Owe a Duty or Does AI Owe a Duty?](https://devrylaw.ca/do-lawyers-owe-a-duty-or-does-ai-owe-a-duty/) - Generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) has rapidly transformed various industries, including the legal profession. Several legal AI models such as Harvey, CoCounsel, Gemini, and Latch have now been released. These tools have optimized research, drafting, and document review. While law firms were initially hesitant to adopt AI tools, their use has increasingly become standard practice. AI - [Can Courts Correct Contracts?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-courts-correct-contracts/) - Courts may correct contracts that don't reflect true intentions, but only in limited cases. Learn when rectification is available. - [Tax Planning for the Sale of a Small Business – Qualifying Small Business Shares and the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption](https://devrylaw.ca/tax-planning-for-the-sale-of-a-small-business-qualifying-small-business-shares-and-the-lifetime-capital-gains-exemption/) - Learn how strategic share sales and the lifetime capital gains exemption can reduce taxes when selling a qualifying small business. - [No Salary, No Problem – The Use of Dividends in Small Businesses to Reduce Tax Liability](https://devrylaw.ca/no-salary-no-problem-the-use-of-dividends-in-small-businesses-to-reduce-tax-liability/) - Learn how Canadian small business owners can reduce double taxation through dividends, integration, and strategic tax planning. - [DSF is Recognized in Best Lawyers 2026 Edition](https://devrylaw.ca/dsf-is-recognized-in-best-lawyers-2026-edition/) - Devry Smith Frank LLP is pleased to share that the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada has recognized 9 of our lawyers across a range of practice areas. - [A Guide to International Experience Canada (IEC)](https://devrylaw.ca/a-guide-to-international-experience-canada-iec/) - Work and travel in Canada with the IEC program. Learn about eligibility, streams, and how it can support future immigration pathways. - [Moving South for the Winter? How that May Impact the Taxes You Owe](https://devrylaw.ca/moving-south-for-the-winter-how-that-may-impact-the-taxes-you-owe/) - Canadian snowbirds face unique tax rules on residency and income. Learn how to avoid double taxation with proper cross-border planning. - [A Complete Guide to Open and Closed Work Permits in Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/a-complete-guide-to-open-and-closed-work-permits-in-canada/) - Learn the differences between open and closed Canadian work permits, eligibility, and how each affects the path to permanent residency - [The Same But Different – The Types of Dividends and Their Impact on Taxes](https://devrylaw.ca/the-same-but-different-the-types-of-dividends-and-their-impact-on-taxes/) - Learn the differences between eligible, non-eligible, and capital dividends, and how proper classification helps avoid CRA penalties. - [Life Insurance Entitlement: What You Need to Know](https://devrylaw.ca/life-insurance-entitlement-what-you-need-to-know/) - When a marriage or common-law relationship comes to an end, many people assume that a separation agreement or equalization payment resolves all outstanding issues. However, this is not always true, and certain complications can resurface after one party passes away. If the deceased party has life insurance, this can amplify already existing contention. Life insurance - [The 99th Year Anniversary of the Great Stork Derby Contest](https://devrylaw.ca/the-99th-year-anniversary-of-the-great-stork-derby-contest/) - Learn about Toronto lawyer Charles Millar’s unusual 1926 Will that sparked the Great Stork Derby, one of Canada’s most bizarre legal contests. - [Recent Case Law on Business Acquisition and Buyout Clauses: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say](https://devrylaw.ca/recent-case-law-on-business-acquisition-and-buyout-clauses-say-what-you-mean-and-mean-what-you-say/) - Ontario courts enforce business acquisition and shareholder agreements as written, limiting implied terms in earnout and buyout disputes. - [New Ontario Small Claims Court Monetary Limit](https://devrylaw.ca/new-ontario-small-claims-court-monetary-limit/) - Ontario’s Small Claims Court limit rises to $50,000 on October 1, 2025. Learn how this change impacts future litigants and existing claims. - [Directors, Don’t Panic: How the Due Diligence Defence Can Protect You from Corporate Tax Debts](https://devrylaw.ca/directors-dont-panic-how-the-due-diligence-defence-can-protect-you-from-corporate-tax-debts/) - Learn when directors can be personally liable for corporate tax debts and how the due diligence defence can protect them under Canadian law. - [Do I Still Have a Claim? Continuous Contract Breaches and Rolling Limitation Periods](https://devrylaw.ca/do-i-still-have-a-claim-continuous-contract-breaches-and-rolling-limitation-periods/) - A look at Ontario court decisions on rolling limitation periods and how recent cases clarify when limitation clocks reset for ongoing contract breaches. - [Constructive and Resulting Trusts: What They Are and Why They Matter](https://devrylaw.ca/constructive-and-resulting-trusts-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter/) - Learn how constructive and resulting trusts operate in Canada and how courts use them to address fairness and ownership disputes. - [AI and the Importance of Communication Skills for Legal Professionals](https://devrylaw.ca/ai-and-the-importance-of-communication-skills-for-legal-professionals/) - A reflection on AI-drafted emails and why writing skills remain vital in legal practice. A short look at communication, judgment, and professional trust. - [The Evolution of Termination Clauses in Ontario and What it Means for Employment Contracts](https://devrylaw.ca/the-evolution-of-termination-clauses-in-ontario-and-what-it-means-for-employment-contracts/) - Ontario employers face shifting rules on termination clauses. This blog reviews recent cases and outlines key guidance for drafting enforceable provisions. - [Canada’s New Citizenship Rules Explained: What Bill C-3 Means for Canadians Born Abroad](https://devrylaw.ca/canadas-new-citizenship-rules-explained-what-bill-c-3-means-for-canadians-born-abroad/) - Bill C-3 is now in force, changing Canadian citizenship by descent rules and restoring citizenship for families affected by the first-generation limit. - [Cash Today or Equity Tomorrow? The Real Tax Cost of Bonuses vs. Stock Options](https://devrylaw.ca/cash-today-or-equity-tomorrow-the-real-tax-cost-of-bonuses-vs-stock-options/) - Cash bonus or employee stock options? Learn the key tax differences, deductions, and timing rules to help choose the best option for your goals. - [Can an Estate Be Settled Before Someone Dies? Ontario’s Rules for POAs and Guardians](https://devrylaw.ca/can-an-estate-be-settled-before-someone-dies-ontarios-rules-for-poas-and-guardians/) - Can an estate be distributed before death? Learn the limits on POAs and guardians under Ontario estate and substitute decision-making law. - [“Too Good to be True” Returns: Ontario Judge Orders Ponzi Investors to Repay Profits](https://devrylaw.ca/too-good-to-be-true-returns-ontario-judge-orders-ponzi-investors-to-repay-profits/) - Ontario court orders Ponzi scheme investors to repay profits. Read key takeaways for private lenders and investors in Ontario. - [The Deemed Undertaking Rule in Ontario Litigation](https://devrylaw.ca/the-deemed-undertaking-rule-in-ontario-litigation/) - What is the deemed undertaking rule? Learn how Rule 30.1.01 limits the use of discovery evidence and when exceptions may apply. - [Avoiding Unnecessary Stays: Drafting Arbitration Clauses in Collection Matters](https://devrylaw.ca/avoiding-unnecessary-stays-drafting-arbitration-clauses-in-collection-matters/) - How arbitration clauses can delay collection actions, and how precise drafting under Ontario’s Arbitration Act can help lenders avoid costly stays. - [Should You Incorporate? The Tax Advantages of a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC)](https://devrylaw.ca/should-you-incorporate-the-tax-advantages-of-a-canadian-controlled-private-corporation-ccpc/) - Tax advantages of incorporating in Canada: lower rates, tax deferral, capital dividends, and LCGE benefits for CCPC business owners. - [Discharging a Mortgage on your Property 101](https://devrylaw.ca/discharging-a-mortgage-on-your-property-101/) - Learn how to properly discharge a mortgage in Ontario, avoid delays on closing, and understand when court intervention may be required. - [Lending Under the Canada Small Business Financing Program: Eligibility Requirements for Borrowers](https://devrylaw.ca/lending-under-the-canada-small-business-financing-program-eligibility-requirements-for-borrowers/) - Learn how the Canada Small Business Financing Program works, including eligibility, loan limits, and how it supports small business growth in Canada. - [You Won Your Case, Now What? Mechanisms to Enforce Your Judgment](https://devrylaw.ca/you-won-your-case-now-what-mechanisms-to-enforce-your-judgment/) - Understand how to enforce a judgment in Ontario, including debtor examinations, writs of seizure and sale, and key factors affecting recovery. - [Understanding Canada’s Express Entry Priorities for 2026](https://devrylaw.ca/understanding-canadas-express-entry-priorities-for-2026/) - Canada’s 2026 Express Entry updates introduce new category-based draws targeting key sectors. Learn how these changes may impact your eligibility. - [Has Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program Reached a Breaking Point?](https://devrylaw.ca/has-canadas-start-up-visa-program-reached-a-breaking-point/) - Canada’s Start-up Visa program is paused as of 2026. Learn what changed, key challenges, and alternative pathways for entrepreneurs seeking PR. - [What Can be Considered a Section 7 Expense?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-can-be-considered-a-section-7-expense/) - Learn about Section 7 expenses in child support, including what qualifies as extraordinary expenses and how courts determine contributions. For guidance on family law, contact our experienced Toronto family lawyers. - [Devry Smith Frank LLP Announces New Partners for 2026](https://devrylaw.ca/devry-smith-frank-llp-announces-new-partners-for-2026/) - Tijana Potkonjak, Graeme Oddy, and Jillian Bowman were announced as new partners of Devry Smith Frank LLP in 2026. - [Dispute Over Real Estate Transaction Deadline: Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Vendor's Termination of Contract](https://devrylaw.ca/dispute-over-real-estate-transaction-deadline-ontario-court-of-appeal-affirms-vendors-termination-of-contract/) - Uncover the Ontario Court of Appeal's stance on the 'time is of the essence' clause in real estate deals. Key issues, court verdict, and expert insights. - [Can I Inherit My Spouse’s Estate If They Died Without a Will While We Were Separated?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-inherit-my-spouses-estate-if-they-died-without-a-will-while-we-were-separated/) - Explore recent Ontario inheritance law amendments benefiting separated spouses in intestacy cases. Gain insights into fair estate distribution. - [Title Insurance 101](https://devrylaw.ca/title-insurance-101/) - Discover the power of Title Insurance! Safeguard your property against disputes and encroachments. Learn how it works and why it's crucial for homeowners. - [Upcoming Requirements for Job Postings starting January 1, 2026](https://devrylaw.ca/upcoming-requirements-for-job-postings-starting-january-1-2026/) - New Ontario laws require pay ranges, AI disclosure, interview updates, and more for job postings. Find out what employers must do to comply. - [Driver Acquitted of Impaired Driving Charges After News Crew Filmed Him at RIDE Checkpoint](https://devrylaw.ca/driver-acquitted-of-impaired-driving-charges-after-news-crew-filmed-him-at-ride-checkpoint/) - Due to a Global News crew filming a man who was pulled over, Kunal Gautam, at a RIDE check, a judge has acquitted his impaired driving charges. - [Cannabis And Cars – Highs And Lows Of Defending A Driver That Consumed Cannabis In Tort Litigation](https://devrylaw.ca/cannabis-and-cars-highs-and-lows-of-defending-a-driver-that-consumed-cannabis-in-tort-litigation/) - Like alcohol-impaired driving, drug-impaired driving is a criminal offence. Cannabis-impaired driving can result in injury or death for the driver, passengers or others on the road including pedestrians and other drivers. - [New Fairness for Children of Unmarried Couples](https://devrylaw.ca/new-fairness-for-children-of-unmarried-couples/) - A new Constitutional challenge is currently unfolding at the Brampton courthouse. Robyn Coates is challenging the validity of Ontario’s Family Law Act on behalf of her 22-year-old son, Joshua Coates. Joshua has DiGeorge syndrome and suffers severe cognitive impairment. - [Do Ontario Private Elementary Schools Have to Follow the Same Laws and Standards as Public Schools?](https://devrylaw.ca/do-ontario-private-elementary-schools-have-to-follow-the-same-laws-and-standards-as-public-schools/) - Many parents send their children to Ontario Private (or Independent) Schools because they want to make sure their child gets a “superior education.” - [Determining Summer Custody Schedules with Your Child(ren)’s Best Interests in Mind](https://devrylaw.ca/determining-summer-custody-schedules-with-your-childrens-best-interests-in-mind/) - Navigating summer custody schedules? Learn how to create a summer parenting time schedule that works for both parents and children. Understand legal considerations, travel consent, and child custody agreements without court in Ontario - [Understanding Title Insurance In Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/understanding-title-insurance-in-ontario/) - There are two types of title insurance policies: The first is the Owner’s policy which protects the property owner from certain title-related losses typically listed in the insurance policy. The second is the Lender’s policy covering the Lender from losses that occur if the mortgage is invalid or unenforceable. - [Reducing Child Support with an RESP](https://devrylaw.ca/reducing-child-support-with-an-resp/) - Toronto family law expert John Schuman recently addressed a pressing question that plagues many separated parents as their children grow: "I do not have a legal separation in place in Ontario. I have been paying child support for my 16 and 17 year old daughters at $900.00 a month for several years. My oldest daughter - [What to Expect With Your Family Law Matter After COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/what-to-expect-with-your-family-law-matter-after-covid-19/) - During these unprecedented times, we understand that your family law matter may be in flux. It is important to recognize what the landscape of family law may look like in Ontario after COVID-19. - [Employer Required to Cover Long-Term Disability for Employees Over Age 65](https://devrylaw.ca/employer-required-to-cover-long-term-disability-for-employees-over-age-65/) - On November 19, 2018, an Ontario arbitrator determined that a hospital employer was required to continue paying 75% of the billed premium towards the Long Term Disability (“LTD”) coverage of employees that continued working beyond the age of 65. - [Can I Get a Divorce In Canada If I Was Married In India?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-get-a-divorce-in-canada-if-i-was-married-in-india/) - Learn about the process of applying for a divorce in Canada for individuals married in India. Understand the legal differences, procedures, and implications to navigate international divorce smoothly. - [Can the Bank Increase the Interest Rate On My Mortgage After I Default?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-the-bank-increase-the-interest-rate-on-my-mortgage-after-i-default/) - Learn about the legal protections against punitive interest rate hikes when a mortgagor defaults, as outlined in Section 8 of Canada's Interest Act. - [Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as Canadian citizens? It’s harder than it sounds](https://devrylaw.ca/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-as-canadian-citizens-its-harder-than-it-sounds/) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as Canadian Citizens? Foreign nationals seeking entry to Canada must have authorization to do so. For most, this means having a temporary resident visa or an electronic travel authorization. - [Canadian Spouse? Travel to Canada During COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/canadian-spouse-travel-to-canada-during-covid-19/) - According to the OICs, the basic restriction against foreign nationals travelling to Canada doesn’t apply to spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents so long as the foreign national has no COVID-19 symptoms and can prove they’re not coming here for a discretionary or optional purpose. - [Immigrant Entrepreneurs: What to Know About Canada’s Start-up Visa Program](https://devrylaw.ca/immigrant-entrepreneurs-what-to-know-about-canadas-start-up-visa-program/) - Learn about Canada's Start-up Visa Program, a pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residence and build innovative businesses in Canada. - [How to Sponsor Your Spouse for Canadian Permanent Residency](https://devrylaw.ca/how-to-sponsor-your-spouse-for-canadian-permanent-residency/) - Understand the spousal sponsorship process in Canada, including the roles of Sponsor and Principal Applicant, eligibility, and application steps - [Can I Sue Someone Over a Defamatory Social Media Post?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-sue-someone-over-a-defamatory-social-media-post/) - Learn about defamation law, social media’s role, and key cases like Grant v. Torstar. Understand legal remedies for defamatory online content. - [Off-Duty Conduct: Can you be Terminated over Tweets?](https://devrylaw.ca/off-duty-conduct-can-you-be-terminated-over-tweets/) - A firefighter’s off-duty social media conduct led to his dismissal—upheld under the Millhaven Fibres test. Learn how off-duty conduct, workplace policies, and human rights compliance can impact employment termination. - [What Will Happen to My Debt After Death?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-will-happen-to-my-debt-after-death/) - Wondering what happens to debt after death in Canada? Learn if you can inherit debt, how unpaid debt is handled, and what happens to credit card debt after death - [Bill C-6 and a Smoother Path to Canadian Citizenship](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-c-6-and-a-smoother-path-to-canadian-citizenship/) - Bill C-6 was introduced in Parliament on February 25, 2016, an Act to Amend the Citizenship Act and make consequential amendments to another Act, - [Bill C-71 – “Lost Canadians” Now Found](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-c-71-lost-canadians-now-found/) - Learn about Bill C-71 and how it impacts "Lost Canadians." Contact our team today to secure your Canadian citizenship. Schedule a consultation now. - [Am I Liable For My Ex-Wife's RRSP Losses?](https://devrylaw.ca/am-i-liable-for-my-ex-wifes-rrsp-losses/) - On the breakdown of a marriage spouses "equalize" their assets and liabilities and share, with some exceptions, the growth in their net worth during the marriage. - [A Legal Guide to Cryptocurrency in Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/a-legal-guide-to-cryptocurrency-in-canada/) - Cryptocurrency is decentralized digital money, based on blockchain technology. It is a form of currency that can be exchanged online for goods and services. However, it is not legal tender in Canada as it operates independently of any central bank, central authority or government. - [How to Extend Your Work Permit While Waiting for Permanent Residence in Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/how-to-extend-your-work-permit-while-waiting-for-permanent-residence-in-canada/) - Learn how a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) can help you stay employed in Canada while your permanent residence application is being processed. - [Next Steps for Canadian Express Entry?](https://devrylaw.ca/next-steps-for-canadian-express-entry/) - Canada’s Express Entry system is a two-step process whereby economically desirable foreign nationals must qualify for an Express Entry category and then rank competitively among others in those categories in order to be selected from biweekly draws and receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence. - [Highly-skilled Foreign Workers and Tech Industry Look to Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/highly-skilled-foreign-workers-and-tech-industry-look-to-canada/) - There has been an on-going debate as to whether expedited visa programs for highly-skilled foreign trained workers are salutary from a domestic labour point of view. - [Am I On the Hook to Pay Child Support Retroactively?](https://devrylaw.ca/am-i-on-the-hook-to-pay-child-support-retroactively/) - the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on the issue of retroactive child support in D.B.S. v S.R.G. The Court looked at when retroactive child support can be ordered and in what circumstances. - [How to Change Existing Child Support Payments and Visitation Agreements](https://devrylaw.ca/how-to-change-existing-child-support-payments-and-visitation-agreements/) - I want to change my child support amount and the visitation agreement. How do I go about doing that and what forms do I need? - [My Boyfriend Has Been Denied Access to His Son. Can He Fight for More Rights to Him?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-boyfriend-has-been-denied-access-to-his-son-can-he-fight-for-more-rights-to-him/) - Unfortunately, young mothers refusing to allow their child's father to be involved in their young child's life is a very common situation. Young mothers often feel that they need to protect the child and only a mother can provide appropriate care for an infant or young child. - [Important Tax Information for Parents with Shared Custody](https://devrylaw.ca/important-tax-information-for-parents-with-shared-custody/) - A recent Canadian Tax Court Case has important implications for parents with shared custody and the way child support is paid and collected. - [17 year old, Driven to Therapy Without Parents’ Consent](https://devrylaw.ca/17-year-old-driven-to-therapy-without-parents-consent/) - A 17-year-old High school student was driven to therapy appointments by the school chaplain without parents’ permission. Is this even legal? - [How is the Money from the Sale of a House Divided in a Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-is-the-money-from-the-sale-of-a-house-divided-in-a-divorce/) - When married couples separate in Ontario, the home that they live in on the day they separate gets special treatment in property “equalization” process - [Toronto Family Lawyer Answers FAQ On Spousal Infidelity](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-family-lawyer-answers-faq-on-spousal-infidelity/) - Read below as Devry Smith Frank LLP’s Toronto family lawyer, John Schuman, answers a frequently asked question regarding spousal infidelity. Q: What are the first steps to take when you find out your husband (or wife) is cheating? Can you change the locks and empty the bank accounts? A: Finding out that your spouse has - [When Can I Stop Paying Child Support?](https://devrylaw.ca/when-can-i-stop-paying-child-support/) - Determine your rights and obligations If you are considering terminating your child support payments, or your ex-spouse has stopped making payments to you - [What Parents Need to Know About Private Schools and Education Law – Before Signing Their Kids Up](https://devrylaw.ca/what-parents-need-to-know-about-private-schools-and-education-law-before-signing-their-kids-up/) - Discover the truth about private schools and education law in Ontario. Learn about curriculum differences, discipline policies, and more before enrolling your child. - [Thinking of Getting Married? Maybe You Should Consider A Marriage Contract?](https://devrylaw.ca/thinking-of-getting-married-maybe-you-should-consider-a-marriage-contract/) - Getting married is a serious legal undertaking that involves significant financial consequences. Discussing a marriage contract with your spouse can be difficult but they may be helpful to some in order to protect their financial stability in the event the marriage ends - [Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Expresses Support For Aggregate Approval Process](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-stone-sand-gravel-association-expresses-support-for-aggregate-approval-process/) - The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (“OSSGA”) has recently written to the Honourable Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, to state that the Premier should not interfere in the licensing and approval process for pits and quarries in the Province. - [Student Rights During a Teacher Strike](https://devrylaw.ca/student-rights-during-a-teacher-strike/) - Education lawyer John P. Schuman explains the rights of students during a teachers strike. - [Update: Proposed Sick Notes Ban](https://devrylaw.ca/update-proposed-sick-notes-ban/) - The Workplaces Review continues to receive praise as many groups and organizations continue to support the proposed sick note ban that is to be put in place. - [Why You Might Want A Cohabitation Agreement](https://devrylaw.ca/why-you-might-want-a-cohabitation-agreement/) - In a cohabitation agreement, common-law partners can contractually agree to a property arrangement that suits them. - [Mediation in Employment Matters: Brief Overview](https://devrylaw.ca/mediation-in-employment-matters-brief-overview/) - Mediation is an efficient option to reach a resolution of existing and threatened litigation because it is cheaper and quicker than going before a judge. - [I Have Been Assaulted, Can I Claim Compensation for Personal Injury Arising From This Assault?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-have-been-assaulted-can-i-claim-compensation-for-personal-injury-arising-from-this-assault/) - If you’ve been assaulted, you may be entitled to compensation for assault through a civil lawsuit. Learn how civil claims for assault work in Ontario, time limits for filing, and how a personal injury assault lawyer can help. Contact us today - [Identification Requirements for Real Estate Transactions](https://devrylaw.ca/identification-requirements-for-real-estate-transactions/) - To prepare a real estate transaction, identification documents are required to the realtor, lawyer, and mortgage lender - [Homeowner Beware: A Reminder That You Should Consider Title Insurance For Your Home](https://devrylaw.ca/norwich-orders-a-powerful-tool-for-gathering-evidence-and-locating-stolen-assets/) - Discover the importance of title insurance for homeowners. Learn how it protects against property fraud and unknown defects. Consult your lawyer before buying a home. - [Drug Evidence Excluded in Strip Search Case](https://devrylaw.ca/drug-evidence-excluded-in-strip-search-case/) - An accused was facing charges of possession of crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and simple possession of marijuana under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act but Justice Sheila Ray decided to throw out all drug evidence against him - [Do I Still Have To Let My Kids Travel With My Ex For March Break Amid COVID-19?](https://devrylaw.ca/do-i-still-have-to-let-my-kids-travel-with-my-ex-for-march-break-amid-covid-19/) - We are all aware of the current COVID-19 pandemic. So what happens if your ex-partner is insisting upon taking your children away for March Break during his or her parenting time with the kids? - [Dispute over Custody of the Dog(s)](https://devrylaw.ca/dispute-over-custody-of-the-dogs/) - Custody battles over the family pets are quite common but the law in this area is clear. At law, a dog is property, as it is a domesticated animal that is owned - [Christopher Husbands: Eaton Centre Shooter Granted New Trial](https://devrylaw.ca/christopher-husbands-eaton-centre-shooter-granted-new-trial/) - Christopher Husbands, the Eaton Centre shooter has been granted a new trial. The Court of Appeal agreed that the jury was was improperly selected and believed he was entitled to a new trial. - [Changing Child Support or Spousal Support Payments During COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/changing-child-support-or-spousal-support-payments-during-covid-19/) - Child and spousal support obligations take effect either pursuant to a court order or a separation agreement. - [Can You Lose Half Your House Because You Married Someone](https://devrylaw.ca/can-you-lose-half-your-house-because-you-married-someone/) - The short answer is yes. A lot of people unnecessarily loose a lot of money after a short marriage due to a "quirk" in Ontario law. However, it is not a hard problem to avoid. Unfortunately, most people do not take the necessary steps and unnecessarily loose hundreds of thousands of dollars to an ex-spouse. - [Cannabis and the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/cannabis-and-the-workplace/) - Canada’s proposed Bill C-45, The Cannabis Act, is expected to come into force on July 1, 2018, as will Ontario's Cannabis Act, 2017. Although the legislation would prohibit the consumption of recreational cannabis in public places and in workplaces, employers must consider that employees who smoke or ingest cannabis may be impaired while on the job, thereby jeopardizing the safety of others in the workplace - [Breaking up Before the Wedding: Who gets the Ring?](https://devrylaw.ca/breaking-up-before-the-wedding-who-gets-the-ring/) - When a couple breaks off an engagement, how do you determine who gets the ring? Looking back on previous cases, we determine who should get it, and the best possible way to avoid disputes such as this in the future. - [Employers Must Exercise Fair and Reasonable Discretion in Awarding Discretionary Bonuses](https://devrylaw.ca/employers-must-exercise-fair-and-reasonable-discretion-in-awarding-discretionary-bonuses/) - Discover employee rights to post-termination discretionary bonuses and the need for fair discretion in bonus calculations. - [More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022](https://devrylaw.ca/more-homes-built-faster-act-2022/) - This article is about Ontario Premier Doug Ford introducing a new bill called "More Homes Built Faster Act" to increase Ontario's housing supply. - [Gender Neutral Passports will be Available for Canadians](https://devrylaw.ca/gender-neutral-passports-will-be-available-for-canadians/) - Gender-neutral passports will soon be making their way into the hands of Canadians. People who do not identify as male or female will soon be able to mark an “X” - [Feelings of Anger and Frustration are Not Compensable Mental Injuries](https://devrylaw.ca/feelings-of-anger-and-frustration-are-not-compensable-mental-injuries/) - Discover the legal perspective on compensable mental injuries in Bothwell v London Health Sciences Centre. Explore the high threshold for proving mental injuries and why feelings of anger and frustration may not be compensable. - [How to Deal with an Emergency Parenting Motion during COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/how-to-deal-with-an-emergency-parenting-motion-during-covid-19/) - Guidelines on how to deal with an emergency parenting motion during COVID-19. The courts are closed until at least July 6, 2020, and only hearing urgent matters. Despite this, there has been a flood of COVID-19 era decisions on parenting arrangements - [New Extensions To Canada's Working Holiday Permits](https://devrylaw.ca/new-extensions-to-canadas-working-holiday-permits/) - DSF’s immigration law group is hopeful about a 2021 that will see increased immigration to Canada by skilled young workers to complement our labour force and fill necessary labour shortages. - [Time Keeps Moving On, and On, and On… But What Resets the Clock? Ontario’s Common Law Rolling Limitation Period](https://devrylaw.ca/time-keeps-moving-on-and-on-and-on-but-what-resets-the-clock-ontarios-common-law-rolling-limitation-period/) - In Ontario those who wish to file a claim against another party must do so within a certain window of time, - [Canadian Immigration Status during COVID-19 pandemic](https://devrylaw.ca/canadian-immigration-status-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - Information regarding the status of flights, border closures and visas are changing by the hour during this pandemic. When it comes to Canadian immigration status, there are a few key things to be done to ensure that you are able to remain in Canada. - [Post-Separation, Who Gets the Frozen Embryos?](https://devrylaw.ca/post-separation-who-gets-the-frozen-embryos/) - Legal Implications of Assisted Reproduction in Canada: From Property to Consent-Based Regime. Understand rights and complexities of reproductive material. - [Property Division During COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/property-division-during-covid-19/) - Property division during COVID-19 during the light of pandemic can be challenging as assets are dropping in value after separation but in Ontario, we follow an “equalization” regime under the Family Law Act - [Ontario’s Colleges Call for Strike](https://devrylaw.ca/ontarios-colleges-call-for-strike/) - The Ontario government has offered faculty members at the province’s colleges a 7.5% wage hike. However, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (“OPSEU”), has called for a strike vote in the fall - [Changes to Impaired Driving Laws](https://devrylaw.ca/changes-to-impaired-driving-laws/) - Bill C-46 was passed with significant amendments to impaired driving laws in Canada focusing on blood drug concentration (BDC), operating while impaired and refusal to comply with a breath demand - [Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023: A Summary](https://devrylaw.ca/proposed-provincial-planning-statement-2023-a-summary/) - In this article DSF lawyers summarize proposed Provincial Planning Statement created by the Ontario government in April 2023. - [My Employer Wants me to Return to Work In-Person. Can I refuse? Probably not. (But There are Exceptions)](https://devrylaw.ca/my-employer-wants-me-to-return-to-work-in-person-can-i-refuse-probably-not-but-there-are-exceptions/) - Employers do have the right to demand their employees return to the office...However this principle may not apply to all employment situations... - [COVID-19 - Family Law Property Scam](https://devrylaw.ca/covid-19-family-law-property-scam/) - During this pandemic, some separated or separating spouses are trying to take advantage of COVID-19 to try to get ALL of their ex’s wealth. Married spouses should understand how that can happen and stay protected from family law property scam - [What The Death of Riya Rajkumar Means For Family Law Custody Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/what-the-death-of-riya-rajkumar-means-for-family-law-custody-cases/) - Millions of people were startled late last night to when the emergency tones went off for the Amber Alert for Riya Rajkumar, only to learn, minutes later, that she had been found, but not safe. - [Caught My Spouse Recording/Spying On Me!](https://devrylaw.ca/caught-my-spouse-recording-spying-on-me/) - Toronto area family law attorney John P. Schuman was recently asked the following question: “I came home to notice my wife was recording/spying on me with her laptop though she wasn't around. I was able to notice because the webcam light was on. Is this a crime?” Yes. Intercepting any form of conversation, to which - [If I Don’t Have Money, Will I Lose in Family Court?](https://devrylaw.ca/if-i-dont-have-money-will-i-lose-in-family-court/) - Read this article by Toronto based family lawyer to learn how much money you need to be successful in court - [Can I Be Summoned to Pay My Fiancé's Child Support in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-be-summoned-to-pay-my-fiances-child-support-in-ontario/) - Child support is the right of the child and the obligation of the parent. So, the quick answer is no. But, like most things in the law, things can be more complicated than that. - [What Does The Court Decision On the Repeal Of The Sexual Education Curriculum Mean?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-does-the-court-decision-on-the-repeal-of-the-sexual-education-curriculum-mean/) - On February 28, 2019, the Ontario Divisional Court released its decision on the constitutional challenge to the provinces repeal of the 2015 Sexual Education Curriculum brought by the English Public Teachers Union and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and others. - [Does Child Support Affect Child Custody or Access?](https://devrylaw.ca/does-child-support-affect-child-custody-or-access/) - Every family law professional, and every family court judge, will tell you that child custody and access are completely separate issues from child support. How child support is determined is completely different from how judges decide who gets custody. However, there are at least two ways in which child support can influence parenting issues in - [Big Family Court Costs Award](https://devrylaw.ca/big-family-court-costs-award/) - Read this article by John P. Schuman about how to avoid paying too many costs during a divorce. - [Separation Calculation of a Defined Benefit Plan](https://devrylaw.ca/separation-calculation-of-a-defined-benefit-plan/) - A pension can be a great way to plan for retirement. However, they can cause difficulties in separation and divorce. - [Is There Such A Thing As “Spousal Abandonment” in Canada?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-there-such-a-thing-as-spousal-abandonment-in-canada/) - What happens if your spouse just ups and leaves? Can you press charges? Is there an automatic right to divorce? - [Bringing Motions During COVID-19 in Family Law](https://devrylaw.ca/bringing-motions-during-covid-19-in-family-law/) - What you should know about bringing family law motions during COVID-19 before the Superior Courts in Toronto, Central East, and Central West regions. - [Bill C-16: Proud to Extend Protections to Transgender and Other Gender-Diverse Persons](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-c-16-proud-to-extend-protections-to-transgender-and-other-gender-diverse-persons/) - Bill C-16 was passed last week. The bill protects gender identity and gender expression with a particular focus on the LGBTQ communities and the discrimination they face. - [Immediate Family Members of Canadians – Entering Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/immediate-family-members-of-canadians-entering-canada/) - Since the onset of the pandemic, the rules about who can enter Canada have been confusing and hard to keep up with at times. A particularly hard hit group has been “immediate family members” of Canadians. - [Service Dog Not Allowed in Elementary School](https://devrylaw.ca/service-dog-not-allowed-in-elementary-school/) - Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal has recently ruled that a 9-year-old boy with autism does not have the right to bring his service dog with him to class. - [Pardon or Criminal Rehabilitation? What You Need to Enter Canada with a Past Offence](https://devrylaw.ca/entering-canada-after-being-convicted-of-an-offence-criminal-rehabilitation-vs-record-suspension-pardon/) - Learn how to enter Canada with a criminal record. Understand the difference between criminal rehabilitation and record suspension (pardon), eligibility rules, and how to apply. - [Proving Damages: Mental Injury Is No Different From Physical Injury](https://devrylaw.ca/proving-damages-mental-injury-is-no-different-from-physical-injury/) - Recognition of mental injury and awards of damages have had a dismal history in Canada. For most of our court history, damages for such injuries have not been easy to achieve. It seemed as though physical injuries were readily compensable, but mental injuries were subject to additional hurdles. - [Denied Access To Your Child? Here’s What You Need To Know](https://devrylaw.ca/denied-access-to-your-child-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Are you denied access to your child? Learn about parental access rights, denying access laws in Ontario, and legal remedies for when a mother or father refuses access. Seek legal support today. - [Leaning on Liens for Payment](https://devrylaw.ca/leaning-on-liens-for-payment/) - Understanding subcontractor liens in Ontario: Learn how the construction pyramid, contractor liens, and subcontractor rights affect payment security. Find out how to preserve and perfect a lien for construction projects. - [Construction Trust Claims: How to Protect Yourself](https://devrylaw.ca/construction-trust-claims-how-to-protect-yourself/) - Learn how construction trusts protect contractors and subcontractors. Understand construction trust claims, trust funds for projects, and key legal principles in construction law to safeguard payments. - [Cracking Down on the Issue of Parental Alienation](https://devrylaw.ca/cracking-down-on-the-issue-of-parental-alienation/) - The Office of Children’s Lawyer in Ontario, has introduced a new process to give alienating parents the opportunity to correct their behaviour through concentrated therapy. - [The Importance of Shareholder Agreements](https://devrylaw.ca/the-importance-of-shareholder-agreements/) - Too often, the shareholders of a start-up business are reluctant to spend the time or money to prepare an agreement that addresses the major areas of business operations or potential areas of dispute that may arise in a jointly owned and managed business. - [Public Schools Cannot Kick Kids Out – They Must Have A Full Expulsion Hearing](https://devrylaw.ca/public-schools-cannot-just-kick-kids-out-they-must-have-a-full-expulsion-hearing/) - In Ontario, allowing children access to a publicly funded education is a fundamental value. Children should not be deprived of that education, except in extreme circumstances. - [Can My Parents Take A Condo From Me That They Purchased Under My Name?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-my-parents-take-a-condo-from-me-that-they-purchased-under-my-name/) - Family Lawyer John Schuman advises on the ways a parent may be able to take back a condo that was purchased by them under their child - [The Original Will Has Been Misplaced or Destroyed – What Options Do I Have?](https://devrylaw.ca/the-original-will-has-been-misplaced-or-destroyed-what-options-do-i-have/) - Lost the original will? Learn about legal options when dealing with a lost or destroyed will, whether a photocopy of a will is valid, and how to obtain a copy of a will in Ontario - [My Estranged Wife is Denying Me Access to Our Baby. She Refuses to Communicate With Me and I am Yet to Meet Our New-Born Child. Is there Something I Can Do?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-estranged-wife-is-denying-me-access-to-our-baby-she-refuses-to-communicate-with-me-and-i-am-yet-to-meet-our-new-born-child-is-there-something-i-can-do/) - Struggling with child access rights? Learn what to do if your ex refuses access or a mother denies father access. Explore legal options, emergency custody orders in Ontario, and parenting mediation strategies. - [The House I Recently Purchased Was Used to Manufacture Illegal Substances: What Now?](https://devrylaw.ca/the-house-i-recently-purchased-was-used-to-manufacture-illegal-substances-what-now/) - Concerned about the legal risks of a recently purchased property? Learn about Illegal Substances Clauses, buyer protections, and legal implications in real estate contracts. Contact our real estate experts at Devry Smith Frank LLP for guidance - [5 Tips to Keep in Mind When Buying your First Home or Condo](https://devrylaw.ca/5-tips-to-keep-in-mind-when-buying-your-first-home-or-condo/) - The home-buying process can be a daunting experience but here are 5 tips that a buyer should be aware when buying a home or a condo - [Sharing The Holidays After Separation](https://devrylaw.ca/sharing-the-holidays-after-separation/) - Holidays can be difficult for separated families. Learn how can separated parents divide up those special times? - [How To Prepare For Changes In A Shareholder's Life Circumstances: Buy-Out Clauses](https://devrylaw.ca/how-to-prepare-for-changes-in-a-shareholders-life-circumstances-buy-out-clauses/) - When a business relationship ends or is altered due to other external circumstances, it will equally be of great advantage to have a shareholder agreement in place that provides the framework for resolving the relationship or the dispute. - [Get A Tax Refund On Your New or Substantially Renovated Home](https://devrylaw.ca/get-a-tax-refund-on-your-new-or-substantially-renovated-home/) - If you bought a new or substantially renovated home, you may be entitled to a tax refund. Find out if you are eligible. - [The Threshold Test & Statutory Deductible in Motor Vehicle Accident Claims](https://devrylaw.ca/the-threshold-test-statutory-deductible-in-motor-vehicle-accident-claims/) - Learn about the threshold test in Ontario, motor vehicle accident claims, and how the statutory threshold impacts compensation for motor vehicle accidents. Understand your rights and legal options when filing a motor accident claim. - [Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What to Expect in a CRA Audit](https://devrylaw.ca/employee-vs-independent-contractor-what-to-expect-in-a-cra-audit/) - The question of employee vs. independent contractor can be a very nuanced issue; provincial labour laws are not determinative, and the CRA administers its own set of legislation such as the Income Tax Act[1] under which specific rules have been developed by the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. - [Tax Court Decision Bank of Nova Scotia v The Queen, 2021 TCC 70: Interest Accrues Until the Date of Post-Audit Loss Carryback Request](https://devrylaw.ca/tax-court-decision-bank-of-nova-scotia-v-the-queen-2021-tcc-70-interest-accrues-until-the-date-of-post-audit-loss-carryback-request/) - Tax Court finds that interest accrues until the actual date of loss carryback request - [Procedure for Obtaining a Construction Lien](https://devrylaw.ca/procedure-for-obtaining-a-construction-lien/) - Learn how to register a construction lien in Ontario, the construction lien process, and lien rights Ontario. Protect your payment claims today. - [What Happens To The Deposit When A Real Estate Transaction Doesn’t Close?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-happens-to-the-deposit-when-a-real-estate-transaction-doesnt-close/) - Find out what happens to a real estate deposit if a sale falls through. Learn when a deposit is forfeited, refunded, or disputed in Ontario real estate law. - [Waksdale Prevails: Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Enforceability of Illegal Termination Provisions in Rahman](https://devrylaw.ca/waksdale-prevails-ontario-court-of-appeal-overturns-enforceability-of-illegal-termination-provisions-in-rahman/) - Explore the impact of Waksdale v Swegon and Rahman v Cannon Design on termination clauses in Ontario. Learn how the Ontario Court of Appeal's rulings affect employment contracts, just cause termination, and wrongful dismissal claims. - [Divorce and Support Payments: Living in Canada But Married, or Even Divorced Elsewhere?](https://devrylaw.ca/divorce-and-support-payments-living-in-canada-but-married-or-even-divorced-elsewhere/) - Navigating international divorce in Canada? Learn how foreign divorce in Canada is recognized, legal considerations for spousal support and child support, and the process of obtaining authorization for remarriage after divorce in Canada. Get expert legal insights from Devry Smith Frank LLP. - [A Tax Trap for The Unwary!](https://devrylaw.ca/a-tax-trap-for-the-unwary/) - Discover the implications of Canada's Underused Housing Tax Act and the obligations it places on owners of residential properties. Learn about filing deadlines, penalties, and exemptions. Seek a Toronto tax lawyer for assistance. - [The Laws Surrounding Formal Wills and Holographic Wills in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/the-laws-surrounding-formal-wills-and-holographic-wills-in-ontario/) - Learn about holographic wills in Ontario, their legal requirements, and recent SLRA amendments affecting Will execution - [What is a Memorandum of Wishes?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-is-a-memorandum-of-wishes/) - A letter of wishes provides guidance on estate distribution but is not legally binding unless incorporated into a will. Learn how to draft a memorandum of wishes, its legal standing, and when it should be used in estate planning. - [Foreclosure vs. Power of Sale – What are the Differences?](https://devrylaw.ca/foreclosure-vs-power-of-sale-what-are-the-differences/) - Discover the distinctions between foreclosure and power of sale in mortgage defaults. Explore the processes, timelines, and impacts for lenders and borrowers. Learn about legal rights, redemption periods, and financial outcomes in each scenario. - [IRCC Announces New Changes for Intra-Company Transferee Work Permits](https://devrylaw.ca/ircc-announces-new-changes-for-intra-company-transferee-work-permits/) - Discover the latest updates to Canada's Intra-Company Transfer program, including stricter eligibility rules and new operational requirements. - [What’s In a Name? The Evolution of a “Child” Under the Succession Law Reform Act](https://devrylaw.ca/whats-in-a-name-the-evolution-of-a-child-under-the-succession-law-reform-act/) - Understanding the legal definition of a "child" in estate planning is crucial to avoid disputes. Learn key distinctions when drafting your will. - [Estate Freeze – What Is It and What Does It Do?](https://devrylaw.ca/estate-freeze-what-it-is-and-what-it-does/) - An estate freeze fixes the value of the asset that is frozen, such as shares of a corporation, in the hands of the owner until the time of death, allowing the freezor to calculate the expected tax liability that arises upon death - [How Section 116 of the Income Tax Act Can Affect Your Real Estate Transaction](https://devrylaw.ca/how-section-116-of-the-income-tax-act-can-affect-your-real-estate-transaction/) - When real property is sold by a non-resident of Canada, both the buyer and seller and their advisors should turn their minds to the provisions of section 116 of the Income Tax Act. - [Income Tax Act and Bill C-208](https://devrylaw.ca/income-tax-act-and-bill-c-208/) - Although C-208 is officially law, the government expressed its intentions on making changes to it due to the pitfalls and gaps surrounding it. - [Renting in Ontario: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know](https://devrylaw.ca/renting-in-ontario-what-every-pet-owner-needs-to-know/) - Wondering if landlords can say no to pets in Ontario? Learn about pet rental laws, pet deposits, and eviction rules for tenants with pets. - [What Happens When Your Child's School Registration Form Contains False Custody Information?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-happens-when-your-childs-school-registration-form-contains-false-custody-information/) - What are the legal penalties for someone who has filled out an Ontario elementary school registration form with false information concerning a court child custody order? - [Time of Essence Clause in Real Estate Transactions](https://devrylaw.ca/time-of-essence-clause-in-real-estate-transactions/) - A time is of the essence clause in real estate means deadlines must be met, or the contract could be terminated. Learn about legal clauses for property transactions, exceptions, and potential risks. Contact our real estate lawyers for guidance - [My Ex-Spouse Refuses to Amend the Schedule and Allow Me to Take Our Child on Vacation. What Can I Do?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-ex-spouse-refuses-to-amend-the-schedule-and-allow-me-to-take-our-child-on-vacation-what-can-i-do/) - Wondering if your ex can stop you from taking your child on vacation? Learn about travel consent laws in Canada, custody rights, and how family courts handle travel disputes between separated parents. - [Understanding Police Records vs. Criminal Records in Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/criminal-record-vs-police-records/) - Confused about police records vs. criminal records? Learn the key differences, how police reports impact background checks, and what the Police Records Check Reform Act means for non-conviction records in Canada. - [When Volunteers are Actually Employees: Ontario Court Sets a New Precedent and Approves Settlement Reclassifying Volunteers as Employees](https://devrylaw.ca/when-volunteers-are-actually-employees-ontario-court-sets-a-new-precedent-and-approves-settlement-reclassifying-volunteers-as-employees/) - A landmark case in employment law, the Montaque v. Handa Travel case sets a precedent for volunteer misclassification in Canada. Learn about the Ontario court’s ruling on volunteer vs. employee status and its impact on employers. Read now - [Canadian Courts and Mahr Agreements – Can My Mahr Agreement Be Enforced?](https://devrylaw.ca/canadian-courts-and-mahr-agreements-can-my-mahr-agreement-be-enforced/) - Learn about the enforceability of Mahr agreements and dowry payment agreements in Canada. Get insights on legal requirements, family law rulings, and how they apply in Ontario. Contact Devry Smith Frank LLP for expert guidance - [When can multiple entities be considered a single employer?](https://devrylaw.ca/when-can-multiple-entities-be-considered-a-single-employer/) - Understand the common employer doctrine in Ontario employment law. Learn how multiple entities can be considered a single employer, key legal principles, and what this means for employees and businesses. - [Family Violence New Tort Rejected by ONCA appealed to SCC](https://devrylaw.ca/family-violence-new-tort-rejected-by-onca-appealed-to-scc/) - Explore the legal evolution of the tort of family violence in Canada. Learn about key rulings, the Ontario Court of Appeal’s rejection, and the pending Supreme Court of Canada decision that could shape survivor protections - [Paw-sitive Changes? A Closer Look at BC's Pet Ownership Laws](https://devrylaw.ca/paw-sitive-changes-a-closer-look-at-bcs-pet-ownership-laws/) - BC's new Family Law Act amendments now guide courts in pet custody disputes. Learn how these changes affect ownership, care decisions, & shared custody rulings. - [Changing Weekend Visitation](https://devrylaw.ca/changing-weekend-visitation/) - My ex wants to keep my daughter this weekend and it is my weekend. I live in Ontario and this is a court ordered agreement. What can I do about this? - [I Have Relocated to Canada – Can My Parents and Grandparents Come With Me?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-have-relocated-to-canada-can-my-parents-and-grandparents-come-with-me/) - Immigrating to another country can sometimes be a very lengthy and daunting process. Often families are forced to temporarily leave their loved ones behind and set up home in a new environment with hopes to reunite with their family in the near future. - [When Does an Executor Pass Their Accounts?](https://devrylaw.ca/when-does-an-executor-pass-their-accounts/) - A passing of accounts is essentially an estate audit. Much like the CRA can pour over your tax returns with a fine-tooth comb, a beneficiary, and later a judge, can review your estate accounting. This is because an executor is required to account for his/her actions to the beneficiaries. - [Common Law Couples: Exclusive Possession of The Home](https://devrylaw.ca/common-law-couples-exclusive-possession-of-the-home/) - More than ever, unmarried (or “common law”) couples are living in conjugal relationships that are indistinguishable from marriage. Many of these couples will be surprised to learn that, in Ontario, they do not enjoy the same rights and obligations as their married counterparts upon separation. - [I’m Getting a Divorce, What Are My Rights to the Family Business?](https://devrylaw.ca/im-getting-a-divorce-what-are-my-rights-to-the-family-business/) - When divorce is contemplated by either one or both spouses, often it is time to start thinking about the division of assets. Know your rights to the family business when getting a divorce - [Can I Claim Compensation from a Distracted Driver and How Will The New Distracted Driving Laws in Ontario Affect Road Users?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-claim-compensation-from-a-distracted-driver-and-how-will-the-new-distracted-driving-laws-in-ontario-affect-road-users/) - Any driver convicted of distracted driving will now be sanctioned with demerit points and have their driving licence suspended for up to a maximum of thirty days. - [Spousal Support and Early Retirement - Is it a Material Change in Circumstances and/or Can Spousal Support End in the Event of Early Retirement?](https://devrylaw.ca/spousal-support-and-early-retirement-is-it-a-material-change-in-circumstances-and-or-can-spousal-support-end-in-the-event-of-early-retirement/) - Spousal support sometimes referred to as maintenance or alimony, are funds that are paid to one spouse to another upon separation or divorce. - [I Want to Move Provinces However, I am Aware That I’d Need the Permission of My Child’s Father to Do So. But, Can My Child’s Father Move Without My Permission?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-want-to-move-provinces-however-i-am-aware-that-id-need-the-permission-of-my-childs-father-to-do-so-but-can-my-childs-father-move-without-my-permission/) - If you, as a primary parent, want to move, you would need your ex's permission because naturally, moving will interfere with him parenting your son. - [I Owned the Home Before We Married – Why Does My Spouse Get a Share of It?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-owned-the-home-before-we-married-why-does-my-spouse-get-a-share-of-it/) - There are rules in the Family Law Act relating to the matrimonial home upon marriage dissolution. Consider protecting your home in the form of a marriage contract if you are planning to get married and own a home. - [Setting Aside Orders in Family Court](https://devrylaw.ca/setting-aside-orders-in-family-court/) - If you believe you have grounds to set aside an order, speak with knowledgeable family counsel promptly, as any additional delay can cause significant prejudice - [How Can I Obtain Custody of the Family Pet in My Divorce? – My Soon to Be Ex-Husband is Keeping My Pet Away From Me](https://devrylaw.ca/how-can-i-obtain-custody-of-the-family-pet-in-my-divorce-my-soon-to-be-ex-husband-is-keeping-my-pet-away-from-me/) - Under Ontario's current Family Law Legislation, pets, of any sort, are not treated like children they are, for all purposes of law "property", like furniture, cars or bank accounts. - [Is Your Will Still Valid After A Recent Ontario Ruling?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-your-will-still-valid-after-a-recent-ontario-ruling/) - A recent decision stemming from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice is likely to have far-reaching implications on wills across the Province, and your will could be one of them. - [What Are the Consequences of Filing a False Police Report In Canada?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-are-the-consequences-of-filing-a-false-police-report-in-canada/) - The offence under the Criminal Code which would be most applicable is committing public mischief under section 140 for filing a false report in Canada - [I’m Preparing To Close On My Residential Mortgage. What Identification Will I Need?](https://devrylaw.ca/im-preparing-to-close-on-my-residential-mortgage-what-identification-will-i-need/) - About to close a residential mortgage? Know what identifications would be required when the times to sign the real estate documents - [What Happens If I Default On My Mortgage?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-happens-if-i-default-on-my-mortgage/) - When a borrower defaults on their loan and from their obligations in the mortgage agreement, the lender has two possible remedies. - [I Fell at My Local Supermarket. Can I Be Compensated?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-fell-at-my-local-supermarket-can-i-be-compensated-2/) - During fall, your liability claim is normally advanced against a property owner who was negligent in preventing an injury from happening on their property. - [Bill C-86: What it Means for Your CBCA Corporation](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-c-86-what-it-means-for-your-cbca-corporation/) - Bill C-86 institutes a long list of amendments to several Federal statutes, including the Canada Business Corporations Act (“CBCA”), and officially comes into force on June 13th, 2019. Know what does this mean for your corporation? - [I’ve Been Accepted to a Canadian University and Have a Study Permit; Can I Work While Studying in Canada?](https://devrylaw.ca/ive-been-accepted-to-a-canadian-university-and-have-a-study-permit-can-i-work-while-studying-in-canada/) - Work experience for International Students can help a great deal in being exposed to the Canadian job market but Foreign nationals need the authorization to work while studying in Canada - [My Uber Was Involved In a Collision and I Was Injured – Can I Be Compensated For My Injuries?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-uber-was-involved-in-a-collision-and-i-was-injured-can-i-be-compensated-for-my-injuries/) - Know your rights as a passenger when your Uber was involved in a collision and you are injured. You may be entitled to compensation for injuries - [Buying or Selling a Resale Home? What You Need to Know About the Disclosure of Defects](https://devrylaw.ca/buying-or-selling-a-resale-home-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-disclosure-of-defects/) - Know your recourse against the seller if the seller failed to disclose defects before buying the home - [What Is an Educational Credential Assessment Report and How Do I Obtain One?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-is-an-educational-credential-assessment-report-and-how-do-i-obtain-one/) - A foreign educational credential can be counted towards your express entry application if you obtain an Educational Credential Assessment through organizations designated to issue ECA - [Does Every Home Purchase and Sale in Ontario Require a Lawyer?](https://devrylaw.ca/does-every-home-purchase-and-sale-in-ontario-require-a-lawyer/) - Parties to a real estate Agreement of Purchase and Sale occasionally ask whether they actually need a lawyer to close the deal. The answer to that question is a resounding yes. - [An Illness/Injury Has Made It Unable to Return to Work: What Can I Do?](https://devrylaw.ca/an-illness-injury-has-made-it-unfeasible-to-return-to-work-what-can-i-do/) - If an injury has made it unable to return to work then you may be entitled to compensation under the frustration of contract in the workplace - [Failing to Abide by Confidentiality Provisions in a Settlement Agreement Can Cost You Your Settlement Payment](https://devrylaw.ca/failing-to-abide-by-confidentiality-provisions-in-a-settlement-agreement-can-cost-you-your-settlement-payment/) - The matter between Acadia University and Acadia University Faculty Association, emphasizes the importance of abiding by a confidentiality provision in a settlement agreement - [Denied a Job Due to Lack of Canadian Work Eligibility? You May Have Been Discriminated Against](https://devrylaw.ca/denied-a-job-due-to-lack-of-canadian-work-eligibility-you-may-have-been-discriminated-against/) - Denied a job due to discriminatory reasons or faced discrimination in hiring practices then you may be entitled to compensation under Ontario human rights law. - [Arbitration Clauses in Employment Agreements: New Developments](https://devrylaw.ca/arbitration-clauses-in-employment-agreements-new-developments/) - A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision suggests that arbitration clauses requiring employees in employment agreements to submit certain employment actions to arbitration may be unenforceable - [7 Estate Planning Tips For Spouses](https://devrylaw.ca/7-estate-planning-tips-for-spouses/) - Estate planning is inarguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Here are some tips for spouses for estate planning - [What Happens When a Party to a Real Estate Transaction Fails to Close?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-happens-when-a-party-to-a-real-estate-transaction-fails-to-close/) - It is likely that a party to a real estate transaction fails to close the agreement of purchase and sale if the buyers find out that they are unable to obtain financing for the property - [Avoiding Guardianship Litigation with Carefully Considered Powers of Attorney](https://devrylaw.ca/avoiding-guardianship-litigation-with-carefully-considered-powers-of-attorney/) - There has been an increase in disputes within families about who should be making personal and financial decisions these disputes such as Guardianship Litigation can be avoided with carefully considered powers of attorneys - [How Canada’s Privacy Legislation Affects the Use of Third Party Information and Payment Processors](https://devrylaw.ca/how-canadas-privacy-legislation-affects-the-use-of-third-party-information-and-payment-processors/) - The use of third party entities to process customer information, transactions and to then relay portions of that information back to the business. Such businesses should be aware of the provisions by Canada's privacy legislation - [What Will the Working for Workers Five Act Mean for Employers?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-will-the-working-for-workers-five-act-mean-for-employers/) - Bill 190 proposes stricter penalties and new obligations for Ontario employers under the ESA and OHSA, addressing virtual work environments and more. - [What is a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-is-a-continuing-power-of-attorney-for-property/) - A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property is a legal document in which you can appoint a person or persons to act on your behalf (called an “Attorney”) with respect to your property and financial affairs. - [Could a Gift Card Compensate for a Minor Human Rights Tribunal Complaint?](https://devrylaw.ca/could-a-gift-card-compensate-for-a-minor-human-rights-tribunal-complaint/) - A minor human rights tribunal complaint filed by an employee was compensated by the employer by a gift card. - [What If Your Spouse Shortchanges You in Their Will?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-if-your-spouse-shortchanges-you-in-their-will/) - Protect yourself from the shortchanges in a will if you are unhappy with the amount with your spouse left, you may have legal options to file a claim or electing equalization - [Very Distressed Child Asked for Advice in Upcoming Child Custody Case](https://devrylaw.ca/very-distressed-child-asked-for-advice-in-upcoming-child-custody-case/) - My friend's child asked for advice on a upcoming child custody case. His parents are in family court and have trial in 2 months on child custody and access. He has a children's lawyer, but afraid to tell her what he wants as he doesn't want this information to be shared with parents - he - [What Marriage Contracts or Cohabitation Agreements Cannot Do](https://devrylaw.ca/what-marriage-contracts-or-cohabitation-agreements-cannot-do/) - Learn more about what marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements cannot do under the Ontario family law - [My Child Has Been Suspended From School. Do I Have the Right to Appeal This Decision?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-child-has-been-suspended-from-school-do-i-have-the-right-to-appeal-this-decision/) - Know your rights to appeal a decision if your child has been suspended from school. Children both in private and publicly funded schools are entitled to have any allegations put forth against them, fairly and impartially investigated - [What Happens When Ex-Spouses Have Opposing Views On Whether Or Not To Vaccinate Their Children?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-happens-when-ex-spouses-have-opposing-views-on-whether-or-not-to-vaccinate-their-children/) - Know your rights when your ex-spouse have opposing views on whether or not to vaccinate their children - [What Can I Get Ticketed for During the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-can-i-get-ticketed-for-during-the-covid-19-state-of-emergency-in-ontario/) - EMCPA enables the Ontario government to implement measures to contain COVID-19 pandemic this means that you can get a ticket by a police officer or by-law office for violating a regulation under the EMCPA during the State of Emergency in Ontario. - [Harsher Penalties Proposed for Distracted Driving](https://devrylaw.ca/harsher-penalties-proposed-for-distracted-driving/) - Harsher penalties have been proposed for distracted and careless drivers, in an effort to help save the lives of pedestrians and cyclists. The proposed changes introduce a new provincial offence for careless driving causing death or bodily harm, tougher punishments for distracted driving and increased penalties for drivers who fail to yield for pedestrians. - [Solving Ontario Court Delays: Is Limiting Preliminary Hearings The Answer?](https://devrylaw.ca/solving-ontario-court-delays-is-limiting-preliminary-hearings-the-answer/) - In the wake of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Jordan, there have been various suggestions on how to deal with the issue of delay in the Ontario courts. - [Brazil’s Former Presidents Accused of Forming a Criminal Organization](https://devrylaw.ca/brazils-former-presidents-accused-of-forming-a-criminal-organization/) - Former President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Dilma Rousseff and other staff part of their Workers’ Party have been accused of forming a criminal organization. - [CBSA Arrests 2, Recovers 273kg of Cocaine in Sailboat at Nova Scotia Harbour](https://devrylaw.ca/cbsa-arrests-2-recovers-273kg-of-cocaine-in-sailboat-at-nova-scotia-harbour/) - Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers found approximately 273kg of cocaine on board a 29 foot boat, calling it “unusual” that such a small vessel had that much of a load. - [Cannabis: Legislation Passed For Legalization - But What Happens Next?](https://devrylaw.ca/cannabis-legislation-passed-for-legalization-but-what-happens-next/) - Although cannabis has been legalized in Canada, there are three main rules that people should keep in mind to prevent violation of the Cannabis Act and Criminal Code of Canada - [Can I Be Criminalized or Given a Custodial Sentence for Possessing or Using ‘Legal’ Cannabis?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-be-criminalized-or-given-a-custodial-sentence-for-possessing-or-using-legal-cannabis/) - The answer to the above question is really dependent on how someone obtains their cannabis and what one then does with their legal cannabis. - [Small Claims Court Awards Double the Standard in Costs for Unreasonable Behaviour](https://devrylaw.ca/small-claims-court-awards-double-the-standard-in-costs-for-unreasonable-behaviour/) - As a plaintiff, losing your court case is bad. Having to pay thousands of dollars for the defendant’s legal fees is much worse. - [Can I Still Claim My Bonus Even Though I Was Wrongfully Dismissed?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-still-claim-my-bonus-even-though-i-was-wrongfully-dismissed/) - Ontario Court of Appeal recently addressed the issue of whether a wrongfully dismissed employee in Ontario is eligible to receive a payment in lieu of bonus throughout the common law notice period. - [Force Majeure in the COVID-19 Era. Can It Save Your Business?](https://devrylaw.ca/force-majeure-in-the-covid-19-era-can-it-save-your-business/) - Business owners are facing unprecedented hardship and economic losses due to COVID-19 but can Force Majeure/Act of God save your business in the COVID era? - [The CERB Criteria Has Expanded: Am I Eligible?](https://devrylaw.ca/the-cerb-criteria-has-expanded-am-i-eligible/) - On April 15, 2020, the federal government announced the expanded eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), upon mounting criticism that many workers were unable to collect the CERB despite being financially impacted by COVID-19. - [Occupational Health & Safety Reopening Ontario - Things to Consider Implementing as Businesses Begin to Reopen](https://devrylaw.ca/occupational-health-safety-reopening-ontario-things-to-consider-implementing-as-businesses-begin-to-reopen/) - The province of Ontario has presented a multi-phase plan to reopen the economy. The province will follow a gradual approach to allow public health officials to monitor and assess conditions before moving onto the next phase. - [Commercial Leases During Unprecedented Times](https://devrylaw.ca/commercial-leases-during-unprecedented-times/) - The Federal government has approved a series of bills to support commercial landlords by providing supplemental income and providing a layer of security for commercial tenants. - [Court of Appeal Declines to Decide Whether IDEL Constitutes Common Law Constructive Dismissal](https://devrylaw.ca/court-of-appeal-declines-to-decide-whether-idel-constitutes-common-law-constructive-dismissal/) - Following the introduction of Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”) in Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”) passed May 29, 2020, pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), the common law of constructive dismissal has been uncertain as a result of conflicting Ontario court decisions. - [How Some Gyms are Trying to Avoid Rights Under Gym Contracts](https://devrylaw.ca/how-some-gyms-are-trying-to-avoid-rights-under-gym-contracts/) - Read your contracts carefully! Beach season is coming, which means many gyms are launching “free” trials in order to entice customers to enroll in lucrative contracts at their gym. - [Hockey Union Alleges the OHL Broke Labour Laws](https://devrylaw.ca/hockey-union-alleges-the-ohl-broke-labour-laws/) - The CHLPA alleges the OHL broke labour laws by not providing their players with minimum wage pay, as well as making them work more then 55 hour weeks with $50 a week or less of pay. They currently are seeking $180 million in wages, expenses, holiday and vacation pay from the CHL. - [Mitchell Irwin Sentenced to 4 Years Behind Bars, 6 Year Driving Ban](https://devrylaw.ca/mitchell-irwin-sentenced-to-4-years-behind-bars-6-year-driving-ban/) - Mitchell Irwin was sentenced on Monday for his 2015 hit and run that took the life of a cyclist. He was sentenced to 4 years in prison and a 6 year driving ban after his release. - [Man Pleads Guilty to Disruption on Air Canada Flight](https://devrylaw.ca/man-pleads-guilty-to-disruption-on-air-canada-flight/) - Brandon Courneyea, the defendant, admitted to interfering with a flight attendant last month. His actions opened him up to a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 USD fine. - [Police Now Require Search Warrants to Obtain Hydro Records for Grow-Op Investigations](https://devrylaw.ca/police-now-require-search-warrants-to-obtain-hydro-records-for-grow-op-investigations/) - Police practices are about to change, now that the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that police investigating a suspected marijuana grow-op now require a search warrant to obtain hydro records from utility companies. - [Laid-off Sears Workers Land Hardship Fund](https://devrylaw.ca/laid-off-sears-workers-land-hardship-fund/) - Sears Canada has agreed to create a fund for former employees who were denied severance payments as the company restructures itself. The deal was hammered out by lawyers representing the company and workers, and will be funded to the tune of $500,000 - [How are "Deals" Made on "Shark Tank" and "Dragon's Den" Valued When It Comes to Family Law?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-are-deals-made-on-shark-tank-and-dragons-den-valued-when-it-comes-to-family-law/) - The public got a behind the scenes look at how the deals made on reality television shows “Shark Tank” and “Dragon’s Den” really take place though Robert Herjavec’s family law case - [What is the Student Direct Stream Program? How Do I Qualify for It?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-is-the-student-direct-stream-program-how-do-i-qualify-for-it/) - IRCC has revamped the Student Direct Stream that enables Canadian study permits to be processed within 20 days of eligible legal residents of China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, and Vietnam - [3 Important Things to Keep In Mind When the Children's Aid Society Comes Knocking](https://devrylaw.ca/3-important-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-the-childrens-aid-society-comes-knocking/) - Children’s Aid could take your children away as a result of this visit. If you have been given advance notice, contact a family lawyer or a child protection lawyer as early as possible. - [The Home Inspectors Act to Provide more Protection for Homebuyers](https://devrylaw.ca/the-home-inspectors-act-to-provide-more-protection-for-homebuyers/) - Home Inspectors Act to provide more protection for homebuyers in 2020 know your rights to protect yourself as a home-purchaser - [I’m Interested in Purchasing My First Property. What Are Some of The Common Reasons Real Estate Deals Fall Through?](https://devrylaw.ca/im-interested-in-purchasing-my-first-property-what-are-some-of-the-common-reasons-real-estate-deals-fall-through/) - Buying your first property can an overwhelming experience but buyers and sellers may be taken aback when they learn a transaction falls through between signing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the closing date. - [Tips for completing your Family Law 13.1 Financial Statement](https://devrylaw.ca/tips-for-completing-your-family-law-13-1-financial-statement/) - Many people faced with having to complete a 13.1 Financial Statement find it a daunting task. Here are a few tips to simplify the process. The idea of completing an accurate monthly budget has some people collecting bank statements and credit card statements for the past year, and averaging out their expenses over that period, - [Can I Kick My Abusive Husband Out of the Family Home?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-kick-my-abusive-husband-out-of-the-family-home/) - Toronto Lawyer answers the question of whether a spouse can kick the other out of the house before the divorce is settled. - [Is My Acceptance of a Separation Agreement over E-Mail Valid, Even Without My Signature?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-my-acceptance-of-a-separation-agreement-over-e-mail-valid-even-without-my-signature/) - Family Lawyer discusses if an agreement made over email is valid and enforceable by law and what a better alternative is to such agreements - [Help! Will My Foreign Divorce Be Recognized in Canada?](https://devrylaw.ca/help-will-my-foreign-divorce-be-recognized-in-canada/) - In the context of family law, the shifting of families, children and individuals across borders has created a host of challenges for family lawyers, judges and legislators alike. - [Tax Treatment of Family Law Matters](https://devrylaw.ca/tax-treatment-of-family-law-matters/) - Divorce and separation are understandably difficult periods in a person’s life. Often, they are focused on issues such as the parenting of children, dividing matrimonial property or ensuring that there is sufficient financial support for them or their children. Rarely do minds wander into the realm of wondering about the tax issues that can arise in the context - [Grandparents’ Custody and Access Claims Enhanced by Amendments to Ontario’s Children’s Law Reform Act](https://devrylaw.ca/grandparents-custody-and-access-claims-enhanced-by-amendments-to-ontarios-childrens-law-reform-act/) - Parents’ separations can mean difficult transitions for children. Grandparents very often play a special role in these circumstances, providing their grandchildren with stability and unconditional love when they need it most. These times of transition, however, can also lead to parents and grandparents becoming estranged from one another, such that grandparents’ access to their grandchildren - [Legally Bound to be Faithful During the Marriage?](https://devrylaw.ca/legally-bound-to-be-faithful-during-the-marriage/) - Infidelity clauses are becoming very common within pre-nup agreements in today - [Proposed Change to Ontario’s Family Law Act affecting Adult Children with Disabilities](https://devrylaw.ca/proposed-change-to-ontarios-family-law-act-affecting-adult-children-with-disabilities/) - Ontario has recently introduced an amendment to the provincial Family Law Act that aims to make all adult children with disabilities, regardless of the martial status of their parents, eligible for child support. - [Canada to Get Its First Major Update to the Divorce Act in Twenty Years](https://devrylaw.ca/canada-to-get-its-first-major-update-to-the-divorce-act-in-twenty-years/) - New developments with the Divorce Act introduce An Act to Amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act. - [The Family Rules are Changing on July 1, 2018 and Lawyers and Litigants Should Take Note](https://devrylaw.ca/the-family-rules-are-changing-on-july-1-2018-and-lawyers-and-litigants-should-take-note/) - The Family Rules are changing and will effect timelines for serving and filing court materials, the rules for costs and the rules for motions and conferences. - [Common Law Couples: What Happens to Our Jointly Owned Home After Separation?](https://devrylaw.ca/common-law-couples-what-happens-to-our-jointly-owned-home-after-separation/) - Common-Law couples are not entitled to a division of property acquired throughout their relationship. You should know what happens to the joint home after separation - [I Want a Divorce - What Are The Steps In Getting a Divorce in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-want-a-divorce-what-are-the-steps-in-getting-a-divorce-in-ontario/) - The law still considers a couple married even if they are living separately and apart. Know what are the steps in getting a divorce in Ontario - [How to Deal With Domestic Violence and Child Abuse During COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/how-to-deal-with-domestic-violence-and-child-abuse-during-covid-19/) - As you are forced to self-isolate with your abusive partner it is important for you to know how to deal with domestic violence and child abuse during COVID-19 - [How Do I Convince a Family Court Judge That My Ex-spouse Is Incapable of Being a Good Parent?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-do-i-convince-a-family-court-judge-that-my-ex-spouse-is-incapable-of-being-a-good-parent/) - Differential parenting styles can have a negative effect on the family and is a frequent cause of separation or divorce. - [Our Child Has Come to Live with Me, How Do I Stop My Child Support Payments to My Ex?](https://devrylaw.ca/our-child-has-come-to-live-with-me-how-do-i-stop-my-child-support-payments-to-my-ex/) - Know your rights: child support payments are based on where the child actually lives, not where a Court Order says that they are living, or should be living. Toronto lawyer John P. Schuman explains how to stop child support payments? - [Do I Have to Give Half Our House to My Ex-Spouse Even Though I Paid for it Myself?](https://devrylaw.ca/do-i-have-to-give-half-our-house-to-my-ex-spouse-even-though-i-paid-for-it-myself/) - With the rising costs of housing in the GTA, here's what you should know to protect your property from equalization even when it is matrimonial home - [After the Family Court Changes a Final Order, is the Original Order Still Enforceable?](https://devrylaw.ca/after-the-family-court-changes-a-final-order-is-the-original-order-still-enforceable/) - Protect your children and your financial security when a Family Court Changes a Final Order - [Custody, Access and Covid19](https://devrylaw.ca/custody-access-and-covid19/) - There are some challenges in relation to access rights and issues that affect family law matters in relation to COVID-19 - [Back To School Amid Covid-19?](https://devrylaw.ca/back-to-school-amid-covid-19/) - The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (ONSC) has recently, and in numerous instances, been called upon to decide the question as to whether children should be sent back to school amid the current Covid-19 pandemic. - [Determining the Child Support Obligations of a Step Parent](https://devrylaw.ca/determining-the-child-support-obligations-of-a-step-parent/) - A spouse who stands in the place of a parent to a child can be obligated to pay child support, according to s. 5 of the Ontario Child Support Guidelines - [What If Separating Parents Disagree Over Vaccinating Their Children?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-if-separating-parents-disagree-over-vaccinating-their-children-2/) - All Ontarians turning 12-years-old before the end of 2021 are now eligible to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. As well, the Ontario government is currently preparing to roll out vaccines for children between the ages of 5 and 12 – what does this mean for separating parents? - [What If Separating Parents Disagree Over Vaccinating Their Children?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-if-separating-parents-disagree-over-vaccinating-their-children-2/) - All Ontarians turning 12-years-old before the end of 2021 are now eligible to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. As well, the Ontario government is currently preparing to roll out vaccines for children between the ages of 5 and 12 – what does this mean for separating parents? - [Filing Mistakes Prove Costly No Leniency for Self-Represented Litigants](https://devrylaw.ca/filing-mistakes-prove-costly-no-leniency-for-self-represented-litigants/) - Across Canada, there continues to be a rising trend in self-represented litigants. With this comes the need for these individuals to understand the rules and procedures of the court to ensure efficient, fair and affordable access to justice. - [Does my spouse get a share of the home I owned before we were married?](https://devrylaw.ca/does-my-spouse-get-a-share-of-the-home-i-owned-before-we-were-married/) - Upon a marriage breakdown or if one spouse dies, each spouse is entitled to an equal division of the value of all of the assets that have been acquired during the marriage, subject to certain exceptions. - [Unvaccinated and Separated? What this means for time with your child](https://devrylaw.ca/unvaccinated-and-separated-what-this-means-for-time-with-your-child/) - Unvaccinated parents without valid medical exemptions are facing restrictions on parenting time with their child including temporary suspension of all in-person parenting time until they become fully vaccinated. - [Parental Mobility Rights – When does Relocation become Parental Child Abduction?](https://devrylaw.ca/parental-mobility-rights-when-does-relocation-become-parental-child-abduction/) - When a parent with primary decision-making responsibility for a child decides to relocate after a separation due to a new job, proximity to family, or a relationship, the move will certainly affect the access parent. - [The Courts Analyze “Material Change” - Again](https://devrylaw.ca/the-courts-analyze-material-change-again/) - It is important to know that if you file a motion to change support, you MUST demonstrate that a material change of circumstances was not contemplated by the parties when the existing final order was made. - [Drawing the Line: Extended Families May Face Conspiracy Claims In Assisting Child Support Evasion – Leitch v Novac 2020 ONCA 257](https://devrylaw.ca/drawing-the-line-extended-families-may-face-conspiracy-claims-in-assisting-child-support-evasion-leitch-v-novac-2020-onca-257/) - Extended families could face conspiracy claims in assisting child support evasion if they play a role in hiding property, income, or assets. - [I Want My Partner to Sign a Marriage Contract – How Can I Make Sure This Will Stand Up in Court?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-want-my-partner-to-sign-a-marriage-contract-how-can-i-make-sure-this-will-stand-up-in-court/) - This article by Toronto Family Lawyer John Schuman is about the enforceability of marriage contracts. - [My Partner Took the House, the Kids, and Half of My Money – Can I At Least Keep the Dog?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-partner-took-the-house-the-kids-and-half-of-my-money-can-i-at-least-keep-the-dog/) - This article by Toronto Family Lawyer Katelyn Bell talks about who has the rights to the family pet in a divorce. - [Suitability of Summary Judgment Motions in Liquidated Claims](https://devrylaw.ca/suitability-of-summary-judgment-motions-in-liquidated-claims/) - The Ontario Court of Appeal emphasized avoiding delays in creditor’s access to summary judgement, stressing its importance in creditor claims. - [Denial of Employee Benefits to Working Seniors: A Charter Violation](https://devrylaw.ca/denial-of-employee-benefits-to-working-seniors-a-charter-violation/) - ESA allows termination of benefits for working seniors after the age of 65 but does that mean a charter violation? - [When Does Negligence Become Criminal?](https://devrylaw.ca/when-does-negligence-become-criminal/) - The Criminal Code of Canada contains several negligence-based criminal offences, including dangerous driving and failure to provide the necessaries of life. - [The Canada Labour Code & Employer Releases](https://devrylaw.ca/the-canada-labour-code-employer-releases/) - The Canada Labour Code applies to employees working in companies which are governed by federal law, as opposed to provincial law. This includes industries such as public broadcasting, railroads, trucking companies that cross provincial borders, banks, federal government employees, and public harbors, to name the most evident. - [Employment Contracts Could be Frustrated by a Third-Party’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy](https://devrylaw.ca/employment-contracts-could-be-frustrated-by-a-third-partys-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-policy/) - The enforceability of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies in Ontario workplaces, and how they impact employment contracts & employee privacy. - [Temporary Layoffs during COVID-19 Can Amount to Constructive Dismissal under Common Law – Coutinho v. Ocular Health Centre Ltd., 2021 ONSC 3076 (CanLII)](https://devrylaw.ca/temporary-layoffs-during-covid-19-can-amount-to-constructive-dismissal-under-common-law-coutinho-v-ocular-health-centre-ltd-2021-onsc-3076-canlii/) - The Regulation states that non-unionized employees who had their hours reduced or eliminated due to COVID-19 are deemed retroactively to be on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave. - [Employers Must Discharge Their Onus to Prove Failure to Mitigate](https://devrylaw.ca/employers-must-discharge-their-onus-to-prove-failure-to-mitigate/) - When an employee has been wrongfully dismissed, they are obligated to act reasonably by taking steps to replace their income by applying for alternative positions. - [Challenging a Termination Clause in Small Claims Court](https://devrylaw.ca/challenging-a-termination-clause-in-small-claims-court/) - A decision of the Ottawa Small Claims Court serves as a caution for employers and may encourage employees to fight wrongful dismissals. - [Resignation & Notice Periods: What is Required?](https://devrylaw.ca/resignation-notice-periods-what-is-required/) - The requirement that an employer gives advance notice period to an employee is well known, but the same implies to the employee when resigning from a job. - [Maximizing the Benefit of a Post-graduate Work Permit](https://devrylaw.ca/maximizing-the-benefit-of-a-post-graduate-work-permit/) - International students are often confused about what the next steps might be after graduation. Typically, a post-graduate work permit can be applied but it extends for the duration as the study program. - [Understanding Shareholders’ Agreements](https://devrylaw.ca/understanding-shareholders-agreements/) - Explore the key components & risks addressed by a Shareholders’ Agreement, a crucial contract for managing & protecting business operations &relationships. - [The Long-Awaited Implications of Fraudulently Obtained COVID-19 Business Loans](https://devrylaw.ca/the-long-awaited-implications-of-fraudulently-obtained-covid-19-business-loans/) - Explore the implications of a recent court case on pandemic relief programs for Canadian businesses. Learn about fraud, bank actions, and legal outcomes. - [Can I Form My Own Union?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-i-form-my-own-union/) - Any group of eligible workers in Ontario can form a union. If 40% of the membership signs union membership cards, the Ontario Labour Relations Board will hold a vote to determine whether the union should be certified. A secret ballot is then held. 50% or more votes in favour will cause the union to be certified. - [How Do I Obtain a Copyright?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-do-i-obtain-a-copyright-2/) - Obtaining copyright can be done by submitting an application to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a federal agency responsible for the administration and processing of intellectual property rights in Canada, including the registration of copyrights - [The Paradise Papers: The Risks of Offshore Tax Havens](https://devrylaw.ca/the-paradise-papers-the-risks-of-offshore-tax-havens/) - “Paradise Papers”, was disclosed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).As a result of the leak of confidential records comprising the Paradise Papers, a number of the world’s elite have been identified as having offshore accounts and connections including, Queen Elizabeth II, Stephen Bronfman, Russian Oligarchs - [Oh Canada, Our Home and “Snow-washed” Tax Haven??](https://devrylaw.ca/oh-canada-our-home-and-snow-washed-tax-haven/) - The release of a joint CBC / Toronto Star investigation has made headlines across the world and calls Canada’s tax system into question. - [A PSA on PSSAs: Ramifications of a Pierringer Agreement in the Face of a Crossclaim for Contribution and Indemnity](https://devrylaw.ca/a-psa-on-pssas-ramifications-of-a-pierringer-agreement-in-the-face-of-a-crossclaim-for-contribution-and-indemnity/) - Discover Pierringer agreements, how they allow certain parties to withdraw from litigation, and the implications for non-settling defendants. - [Rejected work, study or visitor visa – what next?](https://devrylaw.ca/rejected-work-study-or-visitor-visa-what-next/) - While often an application may be rejected simply because the case was not strong enough, there may be things an applicant overlooked in the application process and could therefore “fix” in a subsequent application. - [Title Insurance Providers Introduce Increased Protection for Lenders from Super Priority Liens and Deemed Trusts](https://devrylaw.ca/title-insurance-providers-introduce-increased-protection-for-lenders-from-super-priority-liens-and-deemed-trusts/) - The recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal in Toronto-Dominion Bank v Canada, 2020 FCA 80 (“TD v Canada”), created a new cause for concern for lenders. - [Indigenous Consultation and the Aggregate Licensing Process](https://devrylaw.ca/indigenous-consultation-and-the-aggregate-licensing-process/) - The duty to consult and to accommodate indigenous peoples can arise at any time in the aggregate licensing process. The failure to properly address the duty will not only cost time and money, but it will also damage relationships with indigenous communities. - [Ontario Introduces the Personal Real Estate Corporation (PREC)](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-introduces-the-personal-real-estate-corporation-prec/) - Regulation 536/20 allows realtors in Ontario to incorporate Personal Real Estate Corporations (“PRECs”) and establishes the regulatory framework with respect thereto. - [Construction Law 101: Explaining Construction Liens](https://devrylaw.ca/construction-law-101-explaining-construction-liens/) - Under the Construction Act a person who supplies services or materials to an improvement for an owner, contractor or subcontractor, has a lien for the price of the services or materials over the interest of the owner on the premises. - [The Other Party Won’t Follow our Court Order – What do I do?](https://devrylaw.ca/the-other-party-wont-follow-our-court-order-what-do-i-do/) - This article by family lawyer Sarah Robus explains your options of recourse when the other party in your family-court case does not abide by court orders. - [The Importance of Having Legal Counsel for your Aggregate Extraction Licence](https://devrylaw.ca/the-importance-of-having-legal-counsel-for-your-aggregate-extraction-licence/) - aggregate (sand, gravel, stone) extraction is among the most controversial and heavily regulated industries in Ontario. Necessary to build all infrastructure in the province, it is grossly underappreciated by the public. - [Employment Bill 148 is Being Scrapped…But Which Parts Are Uncertain](https://devrylaw.ca/employment-bill-148-is-being-scrappedbut-which-parts-are-uncertain/) - Doug Ford announced that he was halting the implementation of a $15 per hour minimum wage in Ontario. Additionally, he is rolling back other employment laws that have already come into force. - [Bill 27 and The Unveiling of the Level Playing Field for Ontario Employees (Updated)](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-27-and-the-unveiling-of-the-level-playing-field-for-ontario-employees/) - Bill 27, Working for Workers Act 2021(the “Act”) introduced by the Ontario government on October 25th, 2021 for First Reading, will attempt to level the playing field for Ontario professionals through several changes. - [Caselaw Update: Reasonableness and Enforceability of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/caselaw-update-reasonableness-and-enforceability-of-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-policies-in-the-workplace/) - There is no federal or provincial legislation requiring eligible individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, employers may impose their own vaccination policies as part of a good faith effort to follow public health guidance, stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect their business interests. - [Employees Must Disclose Vaccination Status where an Enforceable Vaccination Mandate Exists, but Employers are Cautioned to Protect Employee Privacy](https://devrylaw.ca/employees-must-disclose-vaccination-status-where-an-enforceable-vaccination-mandate-exists-but-employers-are-cautioned-to-protect-employee-privacy/) - Employers may create COVID-19 policies for employees with respect to testing, restrictions, vaccination, and disclosing vaccination status. Certain aspects of these policies may be enforceable—others may not be. - [High Threshold for an Employer to Establish Job Abandonment (Hettrick v. Triple F Paving Co. Ltd., 2021 ONSC 208)](https://devrylaw.ca/high-threshold-for-an-employer-to-establish-job-abandonment-hettrick-v-triple-f-paving-co-ltd-2021-onsc-208/) - This decision establishes a high threshold for an employer to prove that an employee has abandoned their job. The employer must make it clear to the employee that failure to comply with a reasonable request (such as providing a medical note) will result in the employer considering the employee to have abandoned their job. - [Vicarious Liability and Employer’s Responsibility](https://devrylaw.ca/vicarious-liability-and-employers-responsibility/) - While vicarious liability does not look to evaluate the culpability of an employer, it executes accountability based on a factual situation, once one has been established. - [Employees Injured While Working from Home Could be Entitled to Workers’ Compensation](https://devrylaw.ca/employees-injured-while-working-from-home-could-be-entitled-to-workers-compensation/) - This tribunal decision out of Québec signals that the law concerning working in virtual workplaces is still developing. The decision also shows that employees need to be protected from harm wherever and however they work. - [Can Employers Monitor Their Employees’ Electronic Activity?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-employers-monitor-their-employees-electronic-activity/) - As of October 11, 2022, employers with 25 or more employees are required to have a written policy which addresses the electronic monitoring of employees - [Can An Employer Still Enforce a Mandatory Masking Policy?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-an-employer-still-enforce-a-mandatory-masking-policy/) - This blog addresses the enforceability of mandatory masking policies introduced by employers now that Ontario law no longer requires masking in most settings. - [How a Mediator Can Get You Out of an Impasse](https://devrylaw.ca/how-a-mediator-can-get-you-out-of-an-impasse/) - Mediators have to be adept in soft skills to identify and break down the causes of an impasse between opposing sides. - [ONSC Enforces Oral Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Property, Grants Specific Performance Remedy to Purchaser](https://devrylaw.ca/onsc-enforces-oral-agreement-for-purchase-and-sale-of-real-estate-property-grants-specific-performance-remedy-to-purchaser/) - Learn about enforcing oral agreements in property transactions in real estate dispute 2730453 Ont Inc. v 2380673 Ont Inc. - [Insuring Your Condo: Exploring Insurance and Subrogation in Condominium Ownership](https://devrylaw.ca/insuring-your-condo-exploring-insurance-and-subrogation-in-condominium-ownership/) - Delve into the intricacies of condominium living, from organizational structures to subrogation rights, ensuring comprehensive coverage and financial security. - [Involved in a Commercial Real Estate Transaction? Make Sure You Complete Your Due Diligence with Respect to Environmental Issues](https://devrylaw.ca/involved-in-a-commercial-real-estate-transaction-make-sure-you-complete-your-due-diligence-with-respect-to-environmental-issues/) - In a commercial real estate transaction, it is important to conduct searches for all matters that can especially affect commercial properties. - [What Should I do if I’m in a Car Accident?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-should-i-do-if-im-in-a-car-accident/) - Learn more about your options when you get into an accident in Ontario - [Shareholder Disputes: An Overview of Three Procedures to Achieve a Business Divorce](https://devrylaw.ca/shareholder-disputes-an-overview-of-three-procedures-to-achieve-a-business-divorce/) - While business partners will usually be totally optimistic at the time of start-up, it is important to provide for a solution to unresolvable disagreements. - [Can My New Spouse or Partner Adopt My Biological Children?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-my-new-spouse-or-partner-adopt-my-biological-children/) - Integrating a new partner into your existing family can be an exciting step, but it is not always without challenges. - [The New Tort of Internet Harassment](https://devrylaw.ca/the-new-tort-of-internet-harassment/) - The value of freedom of speech, and the need for some limits on that freedom, have long been recognised as central to a vibrant and healthy democracy and, frankly, a decent society. - [Failure to Comply with Termination Provisions may be considered repudiating a valid employment agreement](https://devrylaw.ca/failure-to-comply-with-termination-provisions-may-be-considered-repudiating-a-valid-employment-agreement/) - Employers must abide by termination clauses as they run the risk of being found to have repudiated an otherwise valid employment agreement due to their conduct. - [Surveillance, Social Media, and Personal Injury Disputes](https://devrylaw.ca/surveillance-social-media-and-personal-injury-disputes/) - Learn how social media and other technologies that can affect your personal injury claim in Ontario. - [Keep Your Medical Benefits For a Short Term After Your Employment is Terminated](https://devrylaw.ca/keep-your-medical-benefits-for-a-short-term-after-your-employment-is-terminated/) - If your employment is terminated, you are entitled to temporarily keep your group or employee benefits, such as medical or drug insurance plans. - [YCC 435 v. Karnis et. al.](https://devrylaw.ca/elementor-19758/) - DATE: November 28, 2023 CASE: 2022-00183NCitation: York Condominium Corporation No. 435 v. Karnis et al. Order under section 1.44 of the Condominium Act, 1998. Member: Stephen Roth, Member The Applicant,York Condominium Corporation No. 435Represented by Erik Savas, Counsel The Respondents,Monika Karnis, Dana Karnis and Lawrence Karnis Represented by Marc Kemerer, Counsel Hearing: Written Online - [The Police Are At Your Door – Now What?](https://devrylaw.ca/the-police-are-at-your-door-now-what/) - It is important to understand when a search violates your rights and when it can be justified. - [DSF is Recognized in Best Lawyers 2024 Edition](https://devrylaw.ca/dsf-recognized-in-best-lawyers-2024/) - DSF is proudly recognized in Best Lawyers Canada 2024 with 7 standout lawyers in various fields. Read more about our achievement and our lawyers. - [Provincial Nominee Program: How it Works and Who can Apply](https://devrylaw.ca/provincial-nominee-program-how-it-works-and-who-can-apply/) - This article by Toronto Immigration Lawyer Rachel Bunbury explain the Provincial Nominee Program which helps foreign nationals immigrate to Canada. - [Self-Defence in Canada – the Khill case](https://devrylaw.ca/self-defence-in-canada-the-khill-case/) - Peter Khill's Manslaughter Case: New Self Defence Guidelines Lead to 8-Year Sentence. 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The Limitations Act, 2002 sets out two main limitation periods for claims commenced in Ontario: (1) a general 2-year limitation period, beginning when the claim was discovered and (2) an ultimate 15-year limitation period, regardless when the claim was - [What Do I Need to Consider Before Buying the Property Right Next Door?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-do-i-need-to-consider-before-buying-the-property-right-next-door/) - This article details what to do when buying real estate next door to your home in Ontario. - [The Dangers of the Online Separation Agreement](https://devrylaw.ca/the-dangers-of-the-online-separation-agreement/) - With the advent of websites such as lawdepot.ca and other sites which offer templates for legal contracts, people have started turning to the web to construct separation agreements. - [What Effect Will My Social Media Presence Have on My Personal Injury Claim?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-effect-will-my-social-media-presence-have-on-my-personal-injury-claim/) - Photos, videos and commentary taken from social media accounts such as Facebook or Instagram, have the potential to damage a claimant’s case. Being aware of those risks and taking appropriate measures may help protect one’s credibility in a claim. - [Fair Insurance Act](https://devrylaw.ca/fair-insurance-act/) - The Ontario Liberal government, just prior to an election, claims it has again decided to address high automobile insurance premiums (but ignores the negative effect of these changes on victims of car accidents). - [Medical Marijuana: Limits to Consumption in Unionized Workplaces](https://devrylaw.ca/medical-marijuana-limits-to-consumption-in-unionized-workplaces-2/) - A recent labour arbitration decision from Saskatchewan has suggested what the boundaries around workplace consumption of medical marijuana might be. - [Medical Marijuana: Limits to Consumption in Unionized Workplaces](https://devrylaw.ca/medical-marijuana-limits-to-consumption-in-unionized-workplaces/) - A recent labour arbitration decision from Saskatchewan has framed what might be the boundaries around workplace consumption of medical marijuana. - [Personal Growth and Use Limitations](https://devrylaw.ca/personal-growth-and-use-limitations/) - The Cannabis Act, once in force, prescribes a number of limitations regarding the personal cultivation and consumption of marijuana in Canada. For example, the Act permits anyone over the age of 18 to consume cannabis and permits each household to grow up to 4 cannabis plants for personal use. However, the legislation also permits each Province to raise the minimum age of consumption or to further restrict how much cannabis can be grown for personal use. - [Ontario to Have Employees Trained for Pot Stores Next Year](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-to-have-employees-trained-for-pot-stores-next-year/) - LCBO has the expertise for the regulation and distribution of alcohol, so in order for the government to save some costs and know that the initiative is properly dealt with, the LCBO is the best choice. They will oversee the introduction of legalized marijuana. - [Amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 – May 29, 2020 – Impact on Temporary Layoffs](https://devrylaw.ca/amendments-to-the-employment-standards-act-2000-may-29-2020-impact-on-temporary-layoffs/) - Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development made amendments to the Employment Standard Act, 2000 on May 29, 2020 - Impact on Temporary Layoffs during COVID-19 - [Fired because of Race? Consider a Human Rights Claim](https://devrylaw.ca/fired-because-of-race-consider-a-human-rights-claim/) - Facing racial discrimination in the workplace? Racial profiling is illegal yet it persists, if you were fired because of race, consider this as a human rights claim - [UPDATE - Tax Measures Targeting Privately Held Corporations](https://devrylaw.ca/update-tax-measures-targeting-privately-held-corporations/) - The Department of Finance released a set of proposals to amend the Income Tax Act (the “July 18 Proposals”). The position taken by the Department of Finance and the rhetoric surrounding the July 18 Proposals were that the proposed tax measures were designed to “improve the fairness of Canada’s tax system by closing tax loopholes and amending existing rules - [Insurance in the COVID-19 Era, Can Insurance Save Your Business?](https://devrylaw.ca/insurance-in-the-covid-19-era-can-insurance-save-your-business/) - This is a time of great uncertainty where businesses are incurring losses and extra expenses due to the coronavirus. Will the insurance in the COVID-19 era save your business - [Ontario Has a New Construction Act: What You Need to Know About the Transition Period](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-has-a-new-construction-act-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-transition-period/) - The legislation was enacted after a 2016 report from the Ministry of the Attorney General called Striking the Balance: Expert Review of Ontario’s Construction Lien Act made 100 recommendations for modernizing Ontario's Construction Lien Act. - [More Changes to the Construction Lien Act Are Coming in 2019](https://devrylaw.ca/more-changes-to-the-construction-lien-act-are-coming-in-2019/) - Ontario's new Construction Lien Amendment Act (the "Act") has significantly overhauled Ontario’s construction law rules. - [If You Do Not Make a Will, the Government Will Make One for You](https://devrylaw.ca/if-you-do-not-make-a-will-the-government-will-make-one-for-you/) - Discover the implications of dying without a valid Will, the intricacies of intestate distribution, and why consulting a Wills and Estates lawyer is crucial for ensuring your estate is administered as desired. - [Mould in your home - the how’s, what’s and why’s - Are you covered by your homeowner’s insurance?](https://devrylaw.ca/mould-in-your-home-the-hows-whats-and-whys-are-you-covered-by-your-homeowners-insurance/) - Contact your insurer if you have damage from mould or if you need to pay for mould clean-up. Once your coverage is confirmed, your insurer can assist with the cleanup and repair process. A representative of your insurer will likely inspect the damage as part of the claims process. Document the situation yourself with notes and photographs. - [DSF is recognized in 'Best Lawyers' for 2022!](https://devrylaw.ca/dsf-is-recognized-in-best-lawyers-for-2022/) - DSF is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 with 8 of our lawyers ranked across multiple practice areas. - [The Renewal Timeline for Commercial Leases – A Landlord’s Silence as to the Renewal Deadline is Not Bad Faith](https://devrylaw.ca/the-renewal-timeline-for-commercial-leases-a-landlords-silence-as-to-the-renewal-deadline-is-not-bad-faith/) - Courts are adamant that deadlines for the renewal of commercial leases must be strictly met. The recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Subway Franchise Restaurants of Canada Ltd. v. BMO Life Assurance Company, 2021 ONCA 349 (CanLII) confirms that these deadlines are generally set in stone, even if the landlord is uncooperative with the renewing tenant. - [Settlement Agreements Are Not a Done Deal!](https://devrylaw.ca/settlement-agreements-are-not-a-done-deal/) - This article explores whether or not the courts are bound by settlement agreements. - [Legal Grounds For Will Challenges](https://devrylaw.ca/legal-grounds-for-will-challenges/) - It is very common of an individual being left out of the deceased's will and therefore, they believe they are entitled to share. Know your legal options on what grounds you can challenge a will - [Impaired Driving – Recent Decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/impaired-driving-recent-decisions-from-the-supreme-court-of-canada/) - In this article DSF Criminal Lawyer David Schell explores two major impaired driving decisions which took place in 2023. - [How To Address Soaring Food Prices: Recommendations From The Competition Bureau Of Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/how-to-address-soaring-food-prices-recommendations-from-the-competition-bureau-of-canada/) - Competition Bureau's Report Calls for Increased Grocery Competition in Canada - Find out how recommendations aim to foster a fairer marketplace with lower prices and more choices. - [Are Pre-Contractual Negotiations Admissible in the Interpretation of Ambiguous Contracts?](https://devrylaw.ca/are-pre-contractual-negotiations-admissible-in-the-interpretation-of-ambiguous-contracts/) - Unlocking the Interpretation of Ambiguous Contracts: Explore how pre-contractual negotiations gain admissibility, aided by landmark cases like Sattva, Corner Brook, and OFNLP, enabling a deeper understanding of parties' intentions. - [Ontario COVID-19 – Can Your Company Work This Construction Season?](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-covid-19-can-your-company-work-this-construction-season/) - The extension to the provincial stay-at-home order has caused even greater confusion among all industries, but most specifically, the construction sector which is now subject to additional guidelines. - [Ontario Regulation Governing Excess Soil Management](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-regulation-governing-excess-soil-management/) - The province of Ontario has implemented the On-Site Soil Management Regulation (Regulation 406/19) to ensure the best management of excess soil from construction projects. - [Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms That Construction Liens’ Priority Under the Construction Act is Limited to Extent of the Deficiency in the Owner’s Holdback](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-court-of-appeal-affirms-that-construction-liens-priority-under-the-construction-act-is-limited-to-extent-of-the-deficiency-in-the-owners-holdback/) - Discover the Ontario Court of Appeal's ruling on the limited priority of construction liens under the Construction Act in BCIMC Construction Fund Corp. et al. v. 33 Yorkville Residences Inc. et al. Gain valuable insights on holdback funds and multiple building mortgages. - [New Construction Law Case Tells Us That We Cannot Combine Breach of Trust Claims with Construction Lien Actions](https://devrylaw.ca/new-construction-law-case-tells-us-that-we-cannot-combine-breach-of-trust-claims-with-construction-lien-actions/) - Amendments to the Construction Lien Act in 2017, now called the Construction Act (the “Act”), have left construction litigators confused as to whether they could combine breach of trust claims with construction lien actions. Recently, the appeal case of Devlan Construction Ltd. v. SRK Woodworking Inc. (“SRK Woodworking”) at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - [Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada launches an investigation into ChatGPT: What does it mean for the Legal Profession?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-are-the-benefits-and-risks-of-chatgpt-for-the-legal-profession/) - Discover the benefits and risks of using ChatGPT in the legal profession. Learn how AI can streamline legal tasks while posing accuracy and ethical concerns. - [The Rebuttable Presumption of Implied Consent In Motor Vehicle Accidents When the Vehicle Was Taken by Someone Else](https://devrylaw.ca/the-rebuttable-presumption-of-implied-consent-in-motor-vehicle-accidents-when-the-vehicle-was-taken-by-someone-else/) - Discover the implications of the rebuttable presumption of implied consent in motor vehicle accidents when the vehicle is taken by someone else. Get insights from the Naghash case and understand the legal obligations and liabilities involved. - [Health and Medical Practitioners Not Liable for Failing to Disclose Unusual Risks to Medical Treatments if a Properly Informed Person Would Have Consented Anyway](https://devrylaw.ca/health-and-medical-practitioners-not-liable-for-failing-to-disclose-unusual-risks-to-medical-treatments-if-a-properly-informed-person-would-have-consented-anyway/) - The importance of health and medical practitioners providing sufficient information for patients to make informed choices about their care is paramount. But, if they fail to do so, they may not face legal liability if a properly informed person would have consented anyway. - [Ruling From the Grave – Are Conditional Gifts in Wills Valid?](https://devrylaw.ca/ruling-from-the-grave-are-conditional-gifts-in-wills-valid/) - In the context of a Will, a condition precedent is a trigger that must be satisfied before a gift in the Will will be effective. The general rule is that only gifts that are unconditional are effective. But what if a conditional gift is included in the Will? - [Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Illegal Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Clauses](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-court-of-appeal-finds-termination-clause-unenforceable-due-to-illegal-conflict-of-interest-and-confidentiality-clauses/) - Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Illegal Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Clauses - [The Doctrine of Knowing Receipt: How a Third Party can be Liable for Receiving Proceeds of Fraud](https://devrylaw.ca/the-doctrine-of-knowing-receipt-how-a-third-party-can-be-liable-for-receiving-proceeds-of-fraud/) - Read this article to learn about the responsibilities of third parties who unknowingly possess fraudulently obtained funds. - [Sticker Shock: Market Adjustment Fees in the Automobile Industry](https://devrylaw.ca/sticker-shock-market-adjustment-fees-in-the-automobile-industry/) - Commercial litigation lawyer David Heppenstall describes the effects of market adjustment fees in Ontario's auto industry. - [Non-Canadians Will be Prohibited from Buying Canadian Residential Property in 2023](https://devrylaw.ca/non-canadians-will-be-prohibited-from-buying-canadian-residential-property-in-2023/) - In this article Whitby real estate lawyer Jason Lane describes a recently passed law that prohibits non-Canadians from buying residential property. - [Welcome to Canada: Canada Grants Unprecedented Number of Permanent Residency Permits in 2022](https://devrylaw.ca/welcome-to-canada-canada-grants-unprecedented-number-of-permanent-residency-permits-in-2022/) - Toronto immigration lawyer Rachel Bunbury discussed permanent residents in Canada in 2022. - [Norwich Orders: A Powerful Tool For Gathering Evidence and Locating Stolen Assets](https://devrylaw.ca/norwich-orders-a-powerful-tool-for-gathering-evidence-and-locating-stolen-assets-2/) - In this article fraud recovery lawyer Lawrence Hansen explains employers can recover information about assets stolen by employees. - [Fiduciary Fallout: Ontario Court Rules Debt Survives Bankruptcy Amid Trust Fund Misuse](https://devrylaw.ca/fiduciary-fallout-ontario-court-rules-debt-survives-bankruptcy-amid-trust-fund-misuse/) - Commercial collections & mortgage recovery lawyer Kelli Preston describes how debt can survive a bankruptcy. - [The Future of Firearms: Bill C-21 Proposes Strongest-Ever Restrictions](https://devrylaw.ca/the-future-of-firearms-bill-c-21-proposes-strongest-ever-restrictions/) - This article by DSF criminal lawyer David Schell outlines Canada's new gun laws in 2023. - [More Homes Built Faster Act,2022 pt.2](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-23-more-homes-built-faster-act-pt-2/) - Read this article by land use planning & development lawyer Marc Kemerer and Real Estate lawyer Adam Grossi about Ontario's "More Homes Built Faster Act". - [The Duty of Good Faith in Insurance Law](https://devrylaw.ca/the-duty-of-good-faith-in-insurance-law/) - The duty of good faith is a fundamental principle of the common that parties to a contract must perform their contractual duties honestly and reasonably.[1] In the insurance context, it is an implied obligation that the insurer and insured will deal with claims in good faith. - [A Guide for Couples Looking for Help after COVID-19 Cancelled their Wedding (Part 1)](https://devrylaw.ca/a-guide-for-couples-looking-for-help-after-covid-19-cancelled-their-wedding-part-1/) - The main question is whether a “non-refundable” clause or contract can be overturned. The short answer is yes! If a “non-refundable” clause exists, it is still possible for the courts to overrule this clause by relying on the common law doctrine of frustration of contracts or when there is a material adverse change. - [Wedding Bliss Includes Planning For The Future](https://devrylaw.ca/wedding-bliss-includes-planning-for-the-future/) - You are planning a wedding – the checklist is complete – but have you thought about your Will? Do you have a Will? Have you considered what happens when you get married? - [Why The CAS Shouldn’t Be Dictating The Terms Of Your Access Order](https://devrylaw.ca/why-the-cas-shouldnt-be-dictating-the-terms-of-your-access-order/) - There has been a divide in the case law on whether an access order can be at the discretion of a Society. However, in J.S.R. v. Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, 2021 ONSC 630 the Ontario Divisional Court confirmed that the authority to make an order with respect to access rests solely with the judiciary and cannot be delegated to a third party, including the Society. - [Canada Loosened COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travelers on February 28, 2022](https://devrylaw.ca/canada-loosens-covid-19-testing-requirements-for-travelers-on-february-28-2022/) - The federal Quarantine Act (the “Act”) authorizes various activities to protect public health including measures that can be taken in respect of international travellers. - [To Probate or Not to Probate?](https://devrylaw.ca/to-probate-or-not-to-probate/) - Where a deceased passes away without a Will, the probate process ensures that estate trustees are appointed in accordance with legislative rules. - [Notice Periods for Employees Terminated Without Cause May Exceed Twenty Four Months if the Circumstances are ‘Exceptional’](https://devrylaw.ca/notice-periods-for-employees-terminated-without-cause-may-exceed-twenty-four-months-if-the-circumstances-are-exceptional/) - Employees who are terminated without cause are entitled to either notice or compensation from their employers. A variety of factors affect how much notice or compensation each individual may receive under their own unique set of circumstances. - [Practices to Help Curve Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Tips for Employers – Part 1 of 2](https://devrylaw.ca/practices-to-help-curve-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace-tips-for-employers-part-1-of-2/) - n recent years, the #MeToo movement has helped bring attention to and spark the well-needed conversation of an important workplace issue that affects the safety and security of individuals in the workplace. - ["No Mulligans"- Challenges Faced By Insurers Requesting Multiple Medical Examinations In Personal Injury Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/no-mulligans-challenges-faced-by-insurers-requesting-multiple-medical-examinations-in-personal-injury-cases/) - Where multiple examinations are requested, the primary consideration will be fairness, and it will be critical to establishing the necessary evidentiary basis supporting the defendant’s argument that fairness requires a second or further examination. - ["No Mulligans"- Challenges Faced By Insurers Requesting Multiple Medical Examinations In Personal Injury Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/no-mulligans-challenges-faced-by-insurers-requesting-multiple-medical-examinations-in-personal-injury-cases/) - Where multiple examinations are requested, the primary consideration will be fairness, and it will be critical to establishing the necessary evidentiary basis supporting the defendant’s argument that fairness requires a second or further examination. - [The New Substantial Compliance Regime in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/the-new-substantial-compliance-regime-in-ontario/) - On January 1, 2022, Ontario will become a substantial compliance jurisdiction in terms of the formal requirements that must be met in order to make and modify wills. - [Different Ways to Claim For Lost Income Due to COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/different-ways-to-claim-for-lost-income-due-to-covid-19/) - If you have lost your employment due to COVID-19, there are a variety of different avenues available to you to make a claim for lost income. - [Bill C-10: The Future of Regulated Canadian Content (Updated)](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-c-10-the-future-of-regulated-canadian-content/) - Bill C-10, first introduced by Heritage Minister Guilbeault to the House of Commons in November 2020, will attempt to regulate the competition and content displayed by Canadian broadcasters such as Global, CTV, and CBC. - [When Selecting a Commercial Mediator, Value Breadth of Experience Over Depth](https://devrylaw.ca/when-selecting-a-commercial-mediator-value-breadth-of-experience-over-depth/) - Parties to a commercial dispute are generally inclined to select a specialist mediator with expert knowledge in the field of business where the parties operate. However, there’s much more to a commercial dispute than precise legal issues. Mediators with an “expertly” narrow focus are generally looking neither beyond nor beneath the problem. - [Conflicting Jurisprudence Regarding Whether a COVID-19 Reduction of Wages and/or Hours Amounts to a Constructive Dismissal](https://devrylaw.ca/conflicting-jurisprudence-regarding-whether-a-covid-19-reduction-of-wages-and-or-hours-amounts-to-a-constructive-dismissal/) - For what is not the first time and will not be the last time in Ontario employment law, two different judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice have issued conflicting decisions – this time with respect to whether reducing or eliminating an employee’s wages and/or hours during the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to the pandemic, amounts to a constructive dismissal under the common law. - [Ontario School’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policies](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-schools-covid-19-vaccination-policies/) - The Ministry of Education will begin to introduce a vaccination disclosure policy for the 2021-2022 school year for publicly funded school board employees, private school staff, and all licensed child care facilities staff. - [Enforceability of Termination Clauses and the Latest Blow to Employers - Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc. (2020 ONCA 391)](https://devrylaw.ca/enforceability-of-termination-clauses-and-the-latest-blow-to-employers-waksdale-v-swegon-north-america-inc-2020-onca-391/) - Termination clauses are often relied upon by employers to define an employee’s severance entitlement when an employee is terminated without cause. - [Student's Rights During Covid-19](https://devrylaw.ca/students-rights-during-covid-19/) - Learn about your options if your child’s rights are not being considered by the school board - [Did You Sign On The Dotted Line?](https://devrylaw.ca/did-you-sign-on-the-dotted-line/) - Before participating in an activity that could lead to injury or death, a person may be required to sign a waiver as a form of expressed consent to the risks that exist, due to the inherent nature of the activity. - [Weddings & Contract Frustration during Covid-19](https://devrylaw.ca/weddings-contract-frustration-during-covid-19/) - From vendors for decor & entertainment to catering and venues, there are a number of legal implications to be considered when unforeseen circumstances arise and threaten to disrupt contractual performance. - [An Update on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions](https://devrylaw.ca/an-update-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions/) - As vaccination rates increase in Canada, and COVID-19 infection rates decline, the Canadian government is gradually relaxing its strict travel restrictions and quarantine requirements. - [Can Employers Terminate Employees While They are on Leave?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-employers-terminate-employees-while-they-are-on-leave/) - Know what the law says about termination of employees while on leave - [New Process for Administering Small Estates in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/new-process-for-administering-small-estates-in-ontario/) - Ontario's new procedure to administer small estates comes into effect which are designed to ease the administration process on “Small Estates”. - [New Ontario Superior Court Decision holds that COVID-19 related Temporary Layoffs do not Amount to Constructive Dismissal at Common Law - Taylor v Hanley Hospitality Inc., 2021 ONSC 3135](https://devrylaw.ca/new-ontario-superior-court-decision-holds-that-covid-19-related-temporary-layoffs-do-not-amount-to-constructive-dismissal-at-common-law-taylor-v-hanley-hospitality-inc-2021-onsc-3135/) - Under the common law, unless expressly stated in an employment contract, an employer does not have the right to temporarily lay off an employee, even if the employer complies with the provisions of the ESA. - [What if separating parents disagree over vaccinating their children?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-if-separating-parents-disagree-over-vaccinating-their-children/) - Children in Ontario between the ages of 12 – 17 became eligible for the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on May 23, 2021. This raises a new question for separating parents: what happens when one parent wants their child vaccinated against COVID-19, but the other refuses? - [Four things you need to know about “Time shall be of the essence” in real estate transactions (especially in a pandemic!)](https://devrylaw.ca/four-things-you-need-to-know-about-time-shall-be-of-the-essence-in-real-estate-transactions-especially-in-a-pandemic/) - A contract of sale for a piece of real estate property will almost always expressly provide that time is of the essence. This clause means that you and the other parties in the agreement must be punctual and fulfill their obligations promptly - [Erase Every ‘Shall’?](https://devrylaw.ca/erase-every-shall/) - In law school, aspiring lawyers are overwhelmed with "shalls" in statutes and contracts and as a result, "shall" still remains the word that makes legal instruments obviously clear. - [Be Prepared for In-Person Medical Examinations – Personal Injury: Mierzejewski v Brook, 2021 ONSC 2295](https://devrylaw.ca/be-prepared-for-in-person-medical-examinations-personal-injury-mierzejewski-v-brook-2021-onsc-2295/) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the legal profession began transitioning their practice online with the widespread use of Zoom for hearings, trials, examinations for discovery, etc. However, the courts may require plaintiffs to attend in-person medical examinations in personal injury cases despite public health concerns. - [Fraud Against The Elderly Via Continuing Power Of Attorney For Property](https://devrylaw.ca/fraud-against-the-elderly-via-continuing-power-of-attorney-for-property/) - A continuing power of attorney for property is an excellent tool that permits the ‘grantor’ to grant a power of attorney (POA in the following) to a person of their choice who will remain in charge of the grantor’s property even in the event the grantor becomes mentally incapable. - [Witness Statements- Best Practices](https://devrylaw.ca/witness-statements-best-practices/) - Do not wait until preparing for trial to obtain witness statements. Statements should be obtained in sufficient time to be used at mediation or pre-trial.Obtaining Statements Witness statements should be obtained as soon as possible after a loss. The likelihood of locating witnesses is highest immediately after an incident and diminishes over time. It will also be more likely that a precise and detailed statement can be obtained while the witnesses’ recollections are fresh. Do not wait until preparing - [Play the hand you’re dealt!](https://devrylaw.ca/play-the-hand-youre-dealt/) - Do you think it matters how many cases a mediator has settled? Do you think we can measure the success of a mediator by keeping track of winning and losing records? - [COVID-19 Civil Jury Trials – Personal Injury](https://devrylaw.ca/covid-19-civil-jury-trials-personal-injury/) - The civil jury trials are currently on hold due to Covid-19. The plaintiff anxious to get a day in the court can only move to strike a jury notice in order to have the trial by the judge alone, thereby bypassing the Covid-19 caused civil jury trials vacuum. - [Learn to surf!](https://devrylaw.ca/learn-to-surf/) - Late in 2019, when it became apparent that the Covid-19 restrictions would remain in place, I decided that beginning a meditation/mindfulness practice might come in handy. - [COVID-19 and Collecting Personal Information](https://devrylaw.ca/covid-19-and-collecting-personal-information/) - Business owners must be aware of the implications when collecting this sort of private information and the laws that govern its collection. - [The First Steps After Being Criminally Charged During The COVID-19 Pandemic](https://devrylaw.ca/the-first-steps-after-being-criminally-charged-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - If you have been arrested by the police and are now required to navigate the criminal justice system, it is useful to know in advance what to expect, particularly with an eye to the latest changes to criminal court proceedings amidst the pandemic. - [Mediator Selection: Skills Often More Important than Expertise](https://devrylaw.ca/mediator-selection-skills-often-more-important-than-expertise/) - When choosing a mediator, parties tend to focus on the mediator’s expertise. However, for a mediation to truly be successful, the mediator must also have a certain skillset. - [Termination Provisions of Employee Stock Awards Agreement Found Unenforceable - Battiston v. Microsoft Canada Inc., 2020 ONSC 4286 (CanLII)](https://devrylaw.ca/termination-provisions-of-employee-stock-awards-agreement-found-unenforceable-battiston-v-microsoft-canada-inc-2020-onsc-4286-canlii/) - In 2018, an employee was terminated by his employer without cause. In addition to his base salary, the employee’s compensation included performance-based cash bonuses and stock awards, which collectively accounted for approximately 30% of his income. - [Why Everyone Should Have a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property: A Personal Injury Context](https://devrylaw.ca/why-everyone-should-have-a-continuing-power-of-attorney-for-property-a-personal-injury-context/) - As is the case with wills, many choose to defer preparing a Power of Attorney, assuming that one will not be required in the near future. - [Quelling the “Magna Carta Lawful Rebellion”: Part Two](https://devrylaw.ca/quelling-the-magna-carta-lawful-rebellion-part-two/) - In spite of a recent decision of the Alberta court which should have persuaded her otherwise,[2] “Jacquie Phoenix”, whose last name is really Robinson, continues shamelessly to employ pseudo law. - [The Alberta Court Quells the “Magna Carta Lawful Rebellion”](https://devrylaw.ca/the-alberta-court-quells-the-magna-carta-lawful-rebellion/) - The Alberta court has once again called out pseudo law, that body of “spurious legally incorrect ideas that superficially sound like law and purport to be real law” - [Failure To Close An Agreement Of Purchase And Sale In The Context Of COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/failure-to-close-an-agreement-of-purchase-and-sale-in-the-context-of-covid-19/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has lead to noticeable changes in the real estate market in the GTA as well as to a general recession, according to Statistics Canada. - [Buying a Condo? Make Sure You Review the Status Certificate Before Making a Firm Offer](https://devrylaw.ca/buying-a-condo-make-sure-you-review-the-status-certificate-before-making-a-firm-offer/) - Are you about to buy a condo? It is important that the buyer reviews the status certificate before a first offer - [The Importance Of Legal Writing And How To Do It](https://devrylaw.ca/the-importance-of-legal-writing-and-how-to-do-it/) - The most brilliant legal mind will have a difficult time in the legal profession, if their writing skills are not on par with their ability to effectively read, research, analyze, and reason about the law and the facts of the case. - [What Breach Of Trust In An Employment Relationship Is Too Small To Justify Dismissal?](https://devrylaw.ca/what-breach-of-trust-in-an-employment-relationship-is-too-small-to-justify-dismissal/) - Here is a great example of how Theft and Breach Of Trust is Just Cause For Termination. Even apparently trivial transgressions can damage the employment relationship beyond repair, resulting in termination fully justified by the law. - [Bankrupt Employer ≠ Helpless Employee](https://devrylaw.ca/bankrupt-employer-≠-helpless-employee/) - It has long been recognized by the courts that there is a power imbalance between employers and employees. Given the nature of the employer-employee relationship, one may be able to see why an employee may feel as though they are at the mercy of their employer. Luckily, there are statutory safeguards to place employees on - [My Employer Forced Me to Resign – Was I Fired?](https://devrylaw.ca/my-employer-forced-me-to-resign-was-i-fired/) - By Ivan Merrow Getting fired is never pleasant, but sometimes it happens in unexpected ways. There is a big difference between resigning from your employment voluntarily and resigning after being pressured to do so. A voluntary resignation generally provides no legal remedy against your employer: you chose to end your employment contract, did not suffer - [Seasonal Employees May Be Eligible For Severance Pay](https://devrylaw.ca/seasonal-employees-may-be-eligible-for-severance-pay/) - The holiday rush has ended and financial reports are in and layoff notices have been issued to some employees, so what about severance pay for seasonal employees? In Snow Valley Resorts (1987) Ltd. v. Barton and Director of Employment Standards, 2013 CanLII 8963 (ON LRB), the Ontario Labour Relations Board upheld an Employment Standards Officer’s - [(Canada) Attorney General v. Johnstone and Canadian Human Rights Commission](https://devrylaw.ca/canada-attorney-general-v-johnstone-and-canadian-human-rights-commission/) - Employees of the Canada Border Services Agency, Fiona Johnstone and her husband, both found themselves on rotating shifts, making it very difficult for them to secure child care - [Tax Considerations in Wrongful Dismissal Settlements](https://devrylaw.ca/tax-considerations-in-wrongful-dismissal-settlements/) - When employment litigation resolves in a wrongful dismissal settlement, an important issue for the employer and the employee is the tax considerations and how the settlement funds will be allocated. - [Beware a House of Lies: Negligent Misrepresentation in Real Estate](https://devrylaw.ca/beware-a-house-of-lies-negligent-misrepresentation-in-real-estate/) - By Ivan Merrow Negligent misrepresentation is a more specific type of negligence claim used to compensate victims of lies or misinformation that cause them harm. In general, people are most vulnerable when relying on professional advice to decide what to do next. For example, when buying a home, people rely on the advice of their - [Bill 66: Changes to the Employment Standards and Labour Relations Acts](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-66-changes-to-the-employment-standards-and-labour-relations-acts/) - Bill 66, which received royal assent on April 3rd, 2019, changes the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Labour Relations Act (LRA). - [Can Behaviours Associated with a Sex Addiction Merit Employee Dismissal?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-behaviours-associated-with-a-sex-addiction-merit-employee-dismissal/) - Employers may not have to accommodate employees who have a medically diagnosed sex addiction where behaviours associated with such an addiction clearly justify employee discipline or employee dismissal. - [Can My Employer Dismiss Me Due to My Unseen Disability?](https://devrylaw.ca/can-my-employer-dismiss-me-due-to-my-unseen-disability/) - Violating workplace drug and alcohol policies should be investigated before dismissing employees. Employers should ensure that employees with addictions and other unseen disabilities are accommodated, - [Novel Issues Raised by Transgender Human Rights Complaints](https://devrylaw.ca/novel-issues-raised-by-transgender-human-rights-complaints/) - Transgender Human Rights Complaints sheds new light on the relationship between human rights law and persons who identify as transgender. - [Andros v. Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc., 2019 ONCA 679](https://devrylaw.ca/andros-v-colliers-macaulay-nicolls-inc-2019-onca-679/) - In the case of Andros v. Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc., 2019 ONCA 679, the interpretation of the employment contract governing the employee-employer relationship, was at issue. - [How Do I Obtain Intellectual Property Rights?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-do-i-obtain-intellectual-property-rights/) - A Toronto intellectual property lawyer explains what is required to register a trademark in Canada with examples and the different kinds of trademarks. - [What the Coronavirus Means for Canadian Employers](https://devrylaw.ca/what-the-coronavirus-means-for-canadian-employers/) - Many employers are rightfully questioning how the Coronavirus may affect the workplace. It is never too soon to begin preparing your approach on how to manage this developing issue and to determine how the lawyers at Devry Smith Frank LLP can assist. - [Pending Immigration Application? Don’t Delay Biometrics Collection](https://devrylaw.ca/pending-immigration-application-dont-delay-biometrics-collection/) - Biometrics consist of the collection of fingerprints and a photo at a Canadian visa application centre (VAC). In most cases, applicants are required to give biometrics outside of Canada prior to the issuance of their temporary travel documents and/or permit. - [MOVING CANNABIS: The Canadian Perspective](https://devrylaw.ca/moving-cannabis-the-canadian-perspective/) - On October 17, 2018 Cannabis became legal in Canada. The federal Cannabis Act[1] sets out the terms and conditions, which are uniform across Canada. It deals with the production, sale, distribution and possession of cannabis - [“COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Ontario. Do I really have to facilitate my ex’s access time with our kids?”](https://devrylaw.ca/covid-19-cases-are-on-the-rise-in-ontario-do-i-really-have-to-facilitate-my-exs-access-time-with-our-kids/) - Child custody and parenting arrangements during COVID -19 - [COVID-19 - Employer and Employee Frequently Asked Questions](https://devrylaw.ca/covid-19-employer-and-employee-frequently-asked-questions/) - Employer and Employee Frequently Asked Questions during the Covid-19 Pandemic - [Questions Your Landlord Should Not Ask You](https://devrylaw.ca/questions-your-landlord-should-not-ask-you/) - Know your rights as a tenant in Ontario under the Residential Tenancies Act and questions your landlord should not ask you when the property is occupied or in the stages of completing a rental application - [How is COVID-19 affecting child and spousal support in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/how-is-covid-19-affecting-child-and-spousal-support-in-ontario/) - You need to know that support payments to spouse and child must be paid during COVID-19. To negotiate, a temporary settlement and bring a motion on consent or as a last resort bring an urgent motion if you have enough evidence to demonstrate dire financial circumstances. - [Temporary Foreign Workers can enter Canada amidst COVID-19 Travel Restrictions](https://devrylaw.ca/temporary-foreign-workers-can-enter-canada-amidst-covid-19-travel-restrictions/) - According to IRCC, temporary foreign workers can enter Canada amidst COVID-19 travel restrictions to meet the demand of the agriculture and fishing industry with ensuring the safety of TFW's and the general public. - [Express Entry Roadmap](https://devrylaw.ca/express-entry-roadmap/) - Immigration Lawyer, Maya Krishnaratne, hosted an Express Entry Roadmap webinar to share insights and information on popular routes to Canadian permanent residence - [Long-Term Care Homes Ordered to Allow Nurses to Determine Appropriate levels of PPE on the Job](https://devrylaw.ca/long-term-care-homes-ordered-to-allow-nurses-to-determine-appropriate-levels-of-ppe-on-the-job/) - Ontario Nurse Association has ordered long-term care homes to allow nurses to determine the appropriate level of PPE on the job as Long-term care homes remain particularly vulnerable in the country’s fight against COVID-19 - [Canada Labour Code Adjudicator Awards Costs in Unjust Dismissal Case](https://devrylaw.ca/canada-labour-code-adjudicator-awards-costs-in-unjust-dismissal-case/) - Employees under the Code may have an increased chance of being awarded substantial indemnity costs in the adjudication of their matter as compared to commencing a wrongful dismissal claim at the Superior Court where costs awards are typically made at the partial indemnity rate. - [COVID-19 – Employer and Employee Frequently Asked Questions Part II](https://devrylaw.ca/covid-19-employer-and-employee-frequently-asked-questions-part-ii/) - The Province of Ontario presented a multi-phase plan to re-open the economy titled “A Framework for Reopening our Province”. This blog attempts to answer frequently asked questions by employers and employees regarding employment during Covid-19. - [Supreme Court of Canada Shuts Down Insurer](https://devrylaw.ca/supreme-court-of-canada-shuts-down-insurer/) - Leave to appeal from the Court of Appeal’s decision in Tomec v Economical Mutual Insurance Company In 2019 ONCA 882 was recently denied by our highest court - [Reduced Travel Restrictions for Relatives of Canadians and PRs](https://devrylaw.ca/reduced-travel-restrictions-for-relatives-of-canadians-and-prs/) - Recently, the government announced that “immediate family members” of Canadians and Canadian PRs will be exempt from the prohibition on entry to Canada if they are coming to be with their family. - [An Open Email dated June 12, 2020, from Personal Injury Lawyer, Marc Spivak, to our Attorney General Regarding Suspending Juries in Civil Law Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/an-open-email-dated-june-12-2020-from-personal-injury-lawyer-marc-spivak-to-our-attorney-general-regarding-suspending-juries-in-civil-law-cases/) - Every insurer files a jury notice in almost every personal injury matter for a reason. It is negligent for a lawyer or an insurer not to deliver a jury notice. - [An Open Email Dated June 15, 2020, From Insurance Defence Lawyer, Miriam Tepperman, To Our Attorney General Regarding the Importance of Jury Trials](https://devrylaw.ca/an-open-email-dated-june-15-2020-from-insurance-defence-lawyer-miriam-tepperman-to-our-attorney-general-regarding-the-importance-of-jury-trials/) - The system is set up that for those that are injured and not so injured have to focus on their injuries and limitations in order to receive maximum compensation. Some are justified and some may not be. Juries are an important part of this process. - [DSF Lawyer Gets Damages For a 3-Year-Old Subjected to Harsh and Degrading Treatment at a Private School](https://devrylaw.ca/dsf-lawyer-gets-damages-for-a-3-year-old-subjected-to-harsh-and-degrading-treatment-at-a-private-school/) - DSF's education lawyer Katelyn Bell successfully defended the parents of a three-year-old student against a claim for unpaid tuition. The pupil’s parents were instead awarded $2,000 in damages against the school. - [What to Expect from your Personal Injury Case during COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/what-to-expect-from-your-personal-injury-case-during-covid-19/) - This Covid19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our daily lives in profound ways. However, from a procedural standpoint, there have been a number of changes due to the closure of courts. - [Are You Still Eligible For The CERB?](https://devrylaw.ca/are-you-still-eligible-for-the-cerb/) - Amidst the economic challenges of COVID-19, a number of Canadians have relied on financial assistance in the form of CERB - [Small Business Evictions Banned in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/small-business-evictions-banned-in-ontario/) - On March 19, 2020, two days after announcing a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ontario moved to temporarily protect residential tenants from eviction - [Temporary Layoffs During COVID-19 – “COVID-19 period” extended until January 2, 2021](https://devrylaw.ca/temporary-layoffs-during-covid-19-covid-19-period-extended-until-january-2-2021/) - Under the ESA, an employee who has been laid off for more than 13 weeks in any period of 20 consecutive weeks will be deemed to have been dismissed from their employment - [Paramedic Who Had His Mother Die In His Arms Denied Workers’ Compensation](https://devrylaw.ca/paramedic-who-had-his-mother-die-in-his-arms-denied-workers-compensation/) - A paramedic arrived to a scene only to have the call be for his mother, who died in front of him. Considering his shift had not officially begun, he was denied, workers compensation - [Am I Liable For My Ex-wife's RRSP Losses?](https://devrylaw.ca/am-i-liable-for-my-ex-wifes-rrsp-losses-2/) - On the breakdown of a marriage (but not a common-law relationship), spouses "equalize" their assets and liabilities and share, with some exceptions, the growth in their net worth during the marriage. - [Income Earned by Wrongfully Dismissed Employees No Longer Automatically Deducted Under the Duty to Mitigate](https://devrylaw.ca/income-earned-by-wrongfully-dismissed-employees-no-longer-automatically-deducted-under-the-duty-to-mitigate/) - The duty of wrongfully dismissed employees to mitigate their damages is no longer as clear-cut as it once was. Notice periods are seen as an amount of time, or a level of compensation, to assist a dismissed employee to find comparable work. - [Breaking up Before the Wedding: Who gets the Ring?](https://devrylaw.ca/breaking-up-before-the-wedding-who-gets-the-ring-2/) - Many television shows and movies portray it, and many couples live it. When a couple separates, who really should keep the engagement ring? - [Toronto Must Figure Out Housing Solutions or Risk Losing Top Young Talent](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-must-figure-out-housing-solutions-or-risk-losing-top-young-talent/) - Unfortunately, for those who can’t afford to purchase a home for whatever reason, it leaves them renting within the city, or forces them to move to the suburbs with the hope that they can potentially afford something outside of Toronto. - [Air Passenger Bill: Does it Really Protect Passenger Rights?](https://devrylaw.ca/air-passenger-bill-does-it-really-protect-passenger-rights/) - Transportation Minister Marc Garneau introduced a Passenger Bill of Rights which is included in a package of amendments to the Canada Transportation Act. - [General Electric Workers Exposed to Toxic Chemicals for Decades](https://devrylaw.ca/general-electric-workers-exposed-to-toxic-chemicals-for-decades/) - Between 1945 and 2000, General Electric’s factory in Peterborough was the epicentre for many work-related illnesses among employees and retirees, a study of chemical exposures at the plant reveals. - [A Threat to Access-To-Justice in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/a-threat-to-access-to-justice-in-ontario/) - Legal aid is a central component of the Canadian justice system, and of justice systems elsewhere in the world. Legal aid helps those individuals who are otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. - [Targeting the Few Bad Agents in A Growing Toronto Real Estate Market](https://devrylaw.ca/targeting-the-few-bad-agents-in-a-growing-toronto-real-estate-market/) - Toronto’s real estate market is currently facing unprecedented growth. Hefty real estate commissions and a lagging economy in other job areas have attracted many people to the career of a real estate agent. - [Upcoming Liberal Changes to Mandatory Minimum Sentences](https://devrylaw.ca/upcoming-liberal-changes-to-mandatory-minimum-sentences/) - It’s not often that political party leaders will keep the promises they have made to the public. However, in the case of mandatory minimum sentences, Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal party seem to have kept their promise for reform. - [Affluent Boomers are Taking Pressure from 'YIMBY' Groups in the GTA](https://devrylaw.ca/affluent-boomers-are-taking-pressure-from-yimby-groups-in-the-gta/) - The Ontario Housing Summit focused on the lack of housing available to millennials, as YIMBY and NIMBY groups begin to push for more affordable housing in desirable neighbourhoods where boomers are taking up all of the housing. - [Reasons Why A Starter Home is No Longer an Option](https://devrylaw.ca/reasons-why-a-starter-home-is-no-longer-an-option/) - A starter house is no longer an option for millennials looking for a patch of green and a property to call their own. This is heavily influenced by the current market in Toronto, and the continued growth of condos and apartments that occupy the city, as well as the baby boomers that continue to occupy starter homes and detached homes that are desirable among millennials and those looking to start a family. - [The Fight Against Solitary Confinement](https://devrylaw.ca/the-fight-against-solitary-confinement/) - Solitary confinement has become an issue in Canada, as it has now been a practice that law enforcement has used as an indefinite placement for inmates rather than a temporary punishment. Bill C-56 is looking to limit the amount of days in a row inmates are to be placed in solitary. - [Requiring Customers to Come to Stores Has Been Deemed Discriminatory](https://devrylaw.ca/requiring-customers-to-come-to-stores-has-been-deemed-discriminatory/) - Companies that require a customer to come in store for certain promotions or procedures like cell phone activation could be guilty of discrimination. Due to a recent case involving Bell, a customer was forced to come into a store even though she suffers from a disability that her doctor has recommended she stay home unless an emergency comes up. - [Minimum Wage Embedded In New Law](https://devrylaw.ca/minimum-wage-embedded-in-new-law/) - The new minimum wage law is going to be embedded in Ontario in six months. The act looks to increase the minimum wage to $14 an hour from January. - [Challenging the Safe Streets Act](https://devrylaw.ca/challenging-the-safe-streets-act/) - The Safe Streets Act was implemented to help the homeless avoid trouble, however, it is getting them into more trouble than ever before and also increasing the probability of homelessness. It is now being fought to be repealed. - [Rent Increase capped at 1.8% in 2018](https://devrylaw.ca/rent-increase-capped-at-1-8-in-2018/) - The Liberals have set the rent increase cap at 1.8 per cent for 2018 in Ontario and extended this rule to buildings newer than 1991. The Ontario law states that you cannot increase rent more than 2.5 per cent, and now you must apply to a board in order to increase it above 1.8 per cent. - [Failure to Pay an ESA Order Resulted in Jail Time and a $20,000 Fine](https://devrylaw.ca/failure-to-pay-an-esa-order-resulted-in-jail-time-and-a-20000-fine/) - A boss who ran two businesses avoided paying workers their salary for a couple of years, now faces 30 days in jail, an must pay all workers their deserved wages. Most of the workers he employed were, at the time, university students. - [Anticipated Vaping Bill S-5](https://devrylaw.ca/anticipated-vaping-bill-s-5/) - Vaping products have been available in Canada for over five years now, and even still in the current landscape, there doesn’t exist very many regulations around vaping. - [The City of Brampton is Looking To the Future](https://devrylaw.ca/the-city-of-brampton-is-looking-to-the-future/) - The city of Brampton has hired a world renowned urban planner to bring Brampton into the future by developing a master plan for the city. Brampton has been steadily growing over the years and is expected to reach one million residents in the next 20 years, and the city wants to make sure it is ready for what is to come. - [National Light Bulb Disposal Strategy to be Introduced](https://devrylaw.ca/national-light-bulb-disposal-strategy-to-be-introduced/) - The federal government wants to provide more guidance to Canadians on how to properly dispose of CFL and mercury bulbs by introducing a new law, tabled as Bill C-238, which received the royal assent on June 22, 2017. - [The Legality of Refusing to Bake a Wedding Cake Because of Sexual Orientation](https://devrylaw.ca/the-legality-of-refusing-to-bake-a-wedding-cake-because-of-sexual-orientation/) - In Canada, it is illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of sexual orientation, especially in the case of commercial business services available to the public. However, a legal case challenging the ability to discriminate against individuals for their sexual orientation because of religious reasons is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. - [Quebec Hunter Petitions to Make Squirrel Hunting Legal](https://devrylaw.ca/quebec-hunter-petitions-to-make-squirrel-hunting-legal/) - A hunter in Quebec has launched a formal petition to make squirrel hunting in the province, legal. He has already received a lot of support and the petition is to make it - [Bradford Man Charged with Child Abandonment](https://devrylaw.ca/bradford-man-charged-with-child-abandonment/) - A man from Bradford abandoned his child on Canada Day after heading to a bar, only to be arrested and detained by police, and remembering hours later that his son was left home alone the entire night. - [Law and Society: Forever Evolving](https://devrylaw.ca/law-and-society-forever-evolving/) - Judges are now advised to attend seminars to obtain training on human trafficking, and social context education in order to better understand the people they are judging, that have been through traumatizing events. - [Is Toronto Now a Buyers' Market?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-toronto-now-a-buyers-market/) - The CREA has stated that the GTA has had the biggest drop in sales in June, and Toronto has now fully moved from sellers’ territory (ratio above 60 per cent) to buyers’ territory - [Lululemon sues Under Armour Over a $52 Sports Bra](https://devrylaw.ca/lululemon-sues-under-armour-over-a-52-sports-bra/) - Lululemon has decided to sue Under Armour for copying a sports bra which Lulu claims to have the patent for. Lulu is suing them for patent and trademark infringements. - [Security Tightens as U.S.-bound Flights Require Enhanced Screening](https://devrylaw.ca/security-tightens-as-u-s-bound-flights-require-enhanced-screening/) - U.S.-bound flights from Pearson now require passengers to go through enhanced screening processes before boarding. This comes in wake of the U.S. trying to fight against terrorist threats to North American aviation. - [Monkey Sues Human Over 'Selfies' Taken In 2011](https://devrylaw.ca/monkey-sues-human-over-selfies-taken-in-2011/) - A monkey is suing a photographer over two selfies that the monkey took back in 2011. PETA has become involved and is representing the monkey in court. Since the photos were taken, the photographer, David Slater, has lost income and may quit photography forever. - [Driver of Vehicle that Killed Cyclist in 2015 to be Sentenced](https://devrylaw.ca/driver-of-vehicle-that-killed-cyclist-in-2015-to-be-sentenced/) - Mitchell Irwin, a driver that killed a cyclist back in 2015 will be facing a sentencing today after pleading guilty to his charges on Friday. - [Exxon Mobil Violated Russian Sanctions when now U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was the President and Director](https://devrylaw.ca/exxon-mobil-violated-russian-sanctions-when-now-u-s-secretary-of-state-rex-tillerson-was-the-president-and-director/) - On Thursday of last week, the Treasury Department fined Exxon Mobil a meagre $2 million for violating sanctions that the U.S. had imposed on Russia. - [Driver Charged in Attack of 74 year-old Cyclist in Peterborough](https://devrylaw.ca/driver-charged-in-attack-of-74-year-old-cyclist-in-peterborough/) - A driver of a truck began attacking a cyclist with a club after the two got into a dispute. It is unknown what the dispute was about, but the driver of the truck was found and charged. - [Possible Strike at Pearson Airport Beginning Thursday](https://devrylaw.ca/possible-strike-at-pearson-airport-beginning-thursday/) - Already checked in for your flight tomorrow? Flying out of Pearson by the end of the week? You better make sure you continuously check your flight time, because your flight could face some delays. - [Teen Charged After Colliding with Police Car](https://devrylaw.ca/teen-charged-after-colliding-with-police-car/) - Two teens were arrested, one charged after an incident in Mississauga on Tuesday night. A group of teens were causing trouble near a school, when police showed up, one tried to flee in a vehicle and collided with a police cruiser. - [Update: 700 Employees at Pearson International Airport Go On Strike](https://devrylaw.ca/update-700-employees-at-pearson-international-airport-go-on-strike/) - Toronto’s Pearson International Airport employees go on strike after rejecting an offer from their employer, Swissport - [Canna Clinic Staff Charged in Multiple Police Raids](https://devrylaw.ca/canna-clinic-staff-charged-in-multiple-police-raids/) - Canna Clinic has been raided for the third time in only two weeks. Canna Clinic is a B.C.-based dispensary chain that has opened up in Toronto. - [Police Brutality Leads to Thrown Out Charges](https://devrylaw.ca/police-brutality-leads-to-thrown-out-charges/) - The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”) guarantees certain protections to Canadian citizens, such as the right to life, liberty and security of the person; the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure; and the right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual treatment or punishment. - [Toronto Man Sentenced to Life in Prison, Eligible for Parole after 25 Years](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-eligible-for-parole-after-25-years/) - Brett Ryan, 36, pleaded guilty last week to killing his mother, and two of his brothers in August 2016. He also pleaded guilty to eight bank robberies, sentenced to five years. Due to pretrial custody, he only ended up serving three years and nine months. - [Minister of Justice Suggests Lowering The Legal Alcohol Limit](https://devrylaw.ca/minister-of-justice-suggests-lowering-the-legal-alcohol-limit/) - The days of romantic dates could potentially disappear if the Federal government decides to reduce the legal alcohol limit for licensed drivers. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has suggested lowering the limit to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood - [Toronto Man Subjected To 'Cruel and Unusual' Punishment While Detained By Brantford Police](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-man-subjected-to-cruel-and-unusual-punishment-while-detained-by-brantford-police/) - A Toronto man was detained by Brantford Police and subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. Know the series of events of Philips night at the station. - [Update: 16 Measures To Cool Down Toronto’s Red-Hot Housing Market](https://devrylaw.ca/update-16-measures-to-cool-down-torontos-red-hot-housing-market/) - Recently, we published a blog post informing the public that on Thursday, today, the Finance Minister would be releasing the measures that all levels of the government will take to help cool a hot housing market. - [Ten Measures To Be Announced To Help Fix Toronto’s Housing Market](https://devrylaw.ca/ten-measures-to-be-announced-to-help-fix-torontos-housing-market/) - From an article released by the Toronto Star, the expectation on rent increases, when the 10 measures are implemented is that the annual increase will be 3.5% which is significantly better than what some condo owners have been subject to, such as having their rental cost double. - [Millennial Homebuyers and Toronto Real Estate](https://devrylaw.ca/millennial-homebuyers-and-toronto-real-estate/) - It comes as no surprise that the crazy state of Toronto's housing market, with the increased value of homes and condos sitting at 30% or so from this time last year, is causing many first time home buyers and young homeowners to have buyer’s remorse. - [Gateway to Canada: Roxham Road](https://devrylaw.ca/gateway-to-canada-roxham-road/) - Desperate migrants are still making a run for it to Canada’s border through Roxham Road. They Canada with the hope that it will be the answer to their problems - [Legal Limbo](https://devrylaw.ca/legal-limbo/) - A recent decision from the Federal Court says yes, the gap is a misapplication of an appropriate, acceptable law that made Alvin Brown spent five years in immigration detention before his deportation order could successfully be carried out - [Canadian Government Launches the Global Skills Strategy](https://devrylaw.ca/canadian-government-launches-the-global-skills-strategy/) - The Government of Canada announced the commencement of the Global Skills Strategy. It is designed to assist employers to attract foreign workers with top-talent and innovative skills in an effort to help Canadian companies thrive, grow and ultimately, create more jobs. - [New Condo Development To Be A Game Changer For Vaughan](https://devrylaw.ca/new-condo-development-to-be-a-game-changer-for-vaughan/) - Given the current landscape of the Toronto real estate market, it is not surprising that people are beginning to look further out of the city for a property. - [Toronto City Council approves New Apartment Bylaw to Further Protect Tenants](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-city-council-approves-new-apartment-bylaw-to-further-protect-tenants/) - The City of Toronto recently passed a new bylaw aimed at cracking down on “bad” landlords and providing tenants with more protections. - [Six Figure Income Required To Buy in the GTA](https://devrylaw.ca/six-figure-income-required-to-buy-in-the-gta/) - Two real estate companies conducted separate studies and have come up with the income requirements if you are looking to afford a home in Toronto and results don’t seem to benefit Canada’s millennials. - [The Future of Canada Revenue Agency Enforcement Activities](https://devrylaw.ca/the-future-of-canada-revenue-agency-enforcement-activities/) - In a subsequent Toronto Star article, the CRA states its intention to act more aggressively in pursuing those who commit tax fraud and tax evasion. - [Damages Awarded in Anti-SLAPP Ontario Case](https://devrylaw.ca/damages-awarded-in-anti-slapp-ontario-case/) - The first Ontario judicial ruling to award damages to a defendant under Ontario’s anti-SLAPP legislation that was enacted in 2010. The government has been trying to stop misuse of the court with Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, a.k.a. SLAPP lawsuits. - [Former Lottery Worker Sentenced to 25 years for Rigging Winnings](https://devrylaw.ca/former-lottery-worker-sentenced-to-25-years-for-rigging-winnings/) - Tipton was charged with ongoing criminal conduct for a scheme involving seven lottery tickets in five states, the court documents read. - [Parking Ticket Disputes are About to Change](https://devrylaw.ca/parking-ticket-disputes-are-about-to-change/) - Frustrated about getting a parking ticket and having to fight it, only to realize your court date is set for a time too far in the future? Not to worry anymore because parking ticket disputes are about to change - [When Discrimination is Not Prohibited: Housing](https://devrylaw.ca/when-discrimination-is-not-prohibited-housing/) - A resident was served eviction papers once his landlord discovered that he intended to have his boyfriend stay over one night. The landlord expressed to him via text message that homosexuality was against her “Christian beliefs” and she could no longer have him living in her house. - [Toronto Real Estate: Spring Update](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-real-estate-spring-update/) - As the weather begins to get warmer and the daylight lasts longer, the real estate market will be getting busier. - [Paying Attention to Detail in Planning Policy](https://devrylaw.ca/paying-attention-to-detail-in-planning-policy/) - A new report from the Neptis Foundation is raising questions about Ontario’s planning and development policy for Greater Golden Horseshoe - [Solving Toronto's Housing Woes](https://devrylaw.ca/solving-torontos-housing-woes/) - The Toronto real estate market has been a hot topic in the city for over a year now. Soaring house prices and limited supply has made it difficult for potential buyers to purchase a home within the GTA. - [The Panama Papers: Canadian Bank Begins Closing Client Accounts](https://devrylaw.ca/the-panama-papers-canadian-bank-begins-closing-client-accounts/) - Toronto Tax Lawyer discusses a CBC/Toronto Star investigation that looks into Canada’s tax system, specifically the use of Canadian corporations and limited partnerships as part of a complex offshore money laundering and tax evasion scheme. - [Barrie's Real Estate Market Struggle](https://devrylaw.ca/barries-real-estate-market-struggle/) - Due to spring real-estate downturn many homes have had delayed closings and people have even backed out of real estate deals, not caring that they will lose their deposit. - [Significant Changes Coming to Ontario’s Labour and Employment Laws](https://devrylaw.ca/significant-changes-coming-to-ontarios-labour-and-employment-laws/) - Bill 148, known as the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act makes large amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), Ontario’s minimum standards legislation, and the Labour Relations Act (“LRA”), which governs unionization. - [Insurance Adjusters in U.S. look to save time by using Drones to assess Damage](https://devrylaw.ca/insurance-adjusters-in-u-s-look-to-save-time-by-using-drones-to-assess-damage/) - Insurance companies in U.S. looking ways to save time by using drones to assess the damage - [Toronto Housing Market Update: August 2017](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-housing-market-update-august-2017/) - August recorded the lowest listings to date since 2010 as the average price for a home in Toronto begins to drop significantly. - [LCBO to run Marijuana Stores](https://devrylaw.ca/lcbo-to-run-marijuana-stores/) - Kathleen Wynne is looking to restrict the sale of recreational marijuana to LCBO-run stores only. You won’t be able to get it from those so-called “dispensaries” that have been popping up around the GTA. - [Midrise Condo Battle may go to Mediation with OMB](https://devrylaw.ca/midrise-condo-battle-may-go-to-mediation-with-omb/) - High-profile residents of the Annex have brought their fight against a proposed midrise condo development to the Toronto & East York community council, which agreed Wednesday to have the city’s lawyer ask for mediation - [Ontario Legislature Returns From Summer Break – Labour & Marijuana to be Main Focus](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-legislature-returns-from-summer-break-labour-marijuana-to-be-main-focus/) - Queen’s Park resumes today after summer break, with much to keep them busy this fall. They will focus on the labour law changes and marijuana legalization which is set for July of next year. - [Man Arrested for Disrupting Filming in Riverdale](https://devrylaw.ca/man-arrested-for-disrupting-filming-in-riverdale/) - HBO has been filming a movie featuring Michael B. Jordan and Scarborough-born YouTube star Lilly Singh, however a frustrated neighbour of 450 Pape Avenue took matters into his own hands, resulting in his arrest on Monday Afternoon. - [End to DACA in Sight?](https://devrylaw.ca/end-to-daca-in-sight/) - Trump has recently announced that the controversial DACA program is coming to an end. He has turned the decision over to Congress to determine the proper legislative response to ensure that the future of undocumented persons is constitutional. The program has been suspended for 6 months; those already registered can continue to have their permits renewed, but no new applications will be processed. - [3-Point Turns are U-Turns, Says Police and Courts](https://devrylaw.ca/3-point-turns-are-u-turns-says-police-and-courts/) - Many drivers know the difference between a U-turn and a 3-point turn, but it turns out that each have some similarities. - [15 Arrested in Another Canna Clinic Raid](https://devrylaw.ca/15-arrested-in-another-canna-clinic-raid/) - Toronto police have raided another Canna Clinic just days after the government unveiled a sales plan for legal marijuana, making private dispensaries such as the Canna Clinic in Kensington Market that was raided, illegal. - [Google Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Gender Pay](https://devrylaw.ca/google-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-gender-pay/) - Google is under fire yet again with another lawsuit, this time, it has to do with gender-based pay discrimination at their headquarters in Mountain View, California. - [Sears Pension Issues shows a Need for Diversification](https://devrylaw.ca/sears-pension-issues-shows-a-need-for-diversification/) - Sears Canada employee recently found out she would only get 81 per cent of the value of her pension, with the other 19 per cent “up in the air,” and also had her severance payments cancelled. - [Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act](https://devrylaw.ca/amendments-to-the-residential-tenancies-act/) - Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (“RTA”) affected how landlords can terminate a tenancy. Bill 124, Rental Fairness Act, 2017 amended some of the RTA provisions on terminating a tenancy. The amendments provide renters with more protections. - [WSIB to Re-examine Rejected Claims from Former General Electric Employees](https://devrylaw.ca/wsib-to-re-examine-rejected-claims-from-former-general-electric-employees/) - General Electric’s factory in Peterborough was the epicenter for many work-related illnesses among employees and retirees, a study of chemical exposures at the plant reveals. - [Canada Not Ready for New Wave of Asylum Seekers](https://devrylaw.ca/canada-not-ready-for-new-wave-of-asylum-seekers/) - Canada is not ready to handle a second wave of asylum seekers who may be fleeing the United States, especially when the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is going to expire between January and March 2018. - [Top Intersections for Condos in Toronto](https://devrylaw.ca/top-intersections-for-condos-in-toronto/) - Condos have been taking over the Toronto skyline, with more to come not only in the downtown core but in popular hubs around the entire city. Real estate companies looked at 25 key intersections with two-bedroom and one-bedroom units - [Ontario’s First Post-Secondary Marijuana Production Certificate](https://devrylaw.ca/ontarios-first-post-secondary-marijuana-production-certificate/) - Niagara College will become the first college to offer a post-secondary certificate in marijuana production, which will launch in the fall of 2018. - [Recycling Plant to Pay $1.33M in Fines, Back Wages](https://devrylaw.ca/recycling-plant-to-pay-1-33m-in-fines-back-wages/) - A recycling plant in North York has been employing temp-workers for years at a low-wage and has been ordered to pay $1.33M in fines and back pay to workers. - [Open Courts in the Digital Era: Contextualizing the Toronto Star’s Legal Challenge to Alleged Tribunal Secrecy](https://devrylaw.ca/open-courts-in-the-digital-era-contextualizing-the-toronto-stars-legal-challenge-to-alleged-tribunal-secrecy/) - Recently, the Toronto Star has embarked on a legal challenge against what it describes as “blanket secrecy” within Ontario’s administrative tribunal system. - [Is Ontario Really the Litigation Capital of Canada?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-ontario-really-the-litigation-capital-of-canada/) - A look into the statistics that makes Ontario the litigation capital of Canada - [Ontario’s Workforce is Increasingly Temporary](https://devrylaw.ca/ontarios-workforce-is-increasingly-temporary/) - Fiera Foods, an industrial bakery in Toronto, came under fire for the third death of a worker at its factory since 1999. All three workers were temporary workers and killed in workplace accidents, giving rise to questions of the quality of training that such employees received. - [Oakville Rejects Proposal to Demolish Glen Abbey Golf Course](https://devrylaw.ca/oakville-rejects-proposal-to-demolish-glen-abbey-golf-course-2/) - One of Ontario’s finest golf courses that has hosted 28 Canadian Opens, was on the docket at Oakville Town council on Wednesday, as ClubLink applied to have the historic golf course demolished - [22-year-old Man Charged in Travel Agent Scam](https://devrylaw.ca/22-year-old-man-charged-in-travel-agent-scam/) - A Toronto man posed as a travel agent and sold fraudulent tickets to travelers last summer, collecting the money via Interac e-Transfer which ranged from $400 - $3,000 each. - [Toronto Home Sales Continue to Tank This Fall](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-home-sales-continue-to-tank-this-fall/) - Data shows that September continued to be a month of decline for the Toronto real estate market, with sales falling between 38 and 45 per cent compared to a year earlier. - [Toronto Zoo Strike Costs Toronto $4 Million](https://devrylaw.ca/toronto-zoo-strike-costs-toronto-4-million/) - Last spring, the Toronto Zoo saw a strike over wages for its workers, which caused the Zoo to remain closed for 5 weeks while an agreement was reached. The agreement gave the workers a 1.25-per-cent wage hike in each of the four years of their contracts and the non-union staff will be closely watched as the Zoo board will decide on what they will receive as a result. - [If My Guests Drive Drunk/Stoned, Am I Responsible?](https://devrylaw.ca/if-my-guests-drive-drunk-stoned-am-i-responsible/) - October is here, and over the next few months, there will be a number of family gatherings and work events that may involve the consumption of alcohol/drugs. When your guest leaves your house and drives while impaired, can you be held responsible if they injure themselves or others? - [Colleges and Faculty to Continue Contract Discussion to Avoid Strike](https://devrylaw.ca/colleges-and-faculty-to-continue-contract-discussion-to-avoid-strike/) - The calls for a strike that Ontario’s colleges' faculty members will vote for in the fall, after rejecting a 7.5% wage hike offered by the Ontario government. Now, they are back to negotiating after the Thanksgiving weekend. - [Ontario Legislature moves to regulate Life Leases in bid to protect Seniors](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-legislature-moves-to-regulate-life-leases-in-bid-to-protect-seniors/) - Bill 155, introduced in the Ontario Legislature on September 20, 2017, proposes a new law to regulate, so-called, ‘life leases’, a type of lease arrangement that lasts for no less than 50 years - [September Home Prices and The National Index](https://devrylaw.ca/september-home-prices-and-the-national-index/) - There has been a lot of discussion lately around the recent slow downs to the real estate markets in Toronto and surrounding areas. A number of factors can be said to be contributing to the changes in these previously hot markets, including a number of measures introduced by the Ontario government earlier in the year intended to have just such an effect. - [Provisional Application of CETA](https://devrylaw.ca/provisional-application-of-ceta/) - For Canadian businesses that are growing insecure about the potential consequences resulting from the re-negotiation of NAFTA, CETA may be an opportunity to diversify ties to the international market. - [Bill to increase Minimum Wage hotly debated in Ontario Legislature](https://devrylaw.ca/bill-to-increase-minimum-wage-hotly-debated-in-ontario-legislature/) - Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, is in the midst of being debated by members of the Ontario Legislature. The Bill proposes changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, which include an increase of the minimum wage to $14 per hour by January 1st, 2018 and again to $15 per hour by January 1st, 2019. - [Increase in Self-represented Litigants Increases Issues](https://devrylaw.ca/increase-in-self-represented-litigants-increases-issues/) - The proposed advantages of self-representation, namely the decreased cost to the litigant, are at odds with the judicial system as a whole. Costs are actually increased when one party is self-represented. This is due to that person being unaware of the strict procedures that must be followed in litigation. - [Winter Driving Warning! From Personal Injury Lawyer Marc Spivak](https://devrylaw.ca/winter-driving-warning-from-personal-injury-lawyer-marc-spivak/) - Personal injury lawyer Marc Spivak provides advice on how to guarantee you are prepared for the upcoming winter season and how to be safe on the roads. From avoiding accidents to preparing a survival kit, Marc explains why it is crucial to be prepared for any situation this winter. - [CRA Investigating “Shadow Flipping” of Toronto Condos](https://devrylaw.ca/cra-investigating-shadow-flipping-of-toronto-condos/) - Due to the booming real estate market in Canada over the past year, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) is scrutinizing the practice of “shadow flipping” or “assignment sales” - [Condominium Disputes](https://devrylaw.ca/condominium-disputes/) - Bill 106, the Protective Condominium Owners Act, 2015, was passed in 2015. It amended the Condo Act to address dispute resolution and enabled the establishment of a condominium authority that would provide more expedient and cost efficient dispute resolution mechanisms. - [Is There a Constitutionally-Protected Freedom to Not Associate?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-there-a-constitutionally-protected-freedom-to-not-associate/) - The facts of the dispute are relatively simple. A man was disfellowshipped, a concept equal to ex-communication, from his place of worship for failing to uphold a certain standard of conduct, and then for failing to be sufficiently repentant of those wrongdoings. - [CRA Targeting Tax Avoiders Through Online & Mobile Payment Companies](https://devrylaw.ca/cra-targeting-tax-avoiders-through-online-mobile-payment-companies/) - Two online payment companies that operate within Canada have been ordered to turn over information about their account holders to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). - [“Defence of Others” Raised In Fatal Hit And Run Case](https://devrylaw.ca/defence-of-others-raised-in-fatal-hit-and-run-case/) - On June 7, 2017, Anthony Kiss made a decision while behind the wheel of his vehicle, that left one person dead, and another woman praising his actions as she believed she was about to be stabbed to death. - [An Increase In Lots May Lead To An Increase In Opposition](https://devrylaw.ca/an-increase-in-lots-may-lead-to-an-increase-in-opposition/) - In the residential context, severing lots often results in the opportunity to build multiple dwellings where previously there was only an opportunity to build one. In other words, severing land is often a precursor to intensification and additional development. - [Third Party Litigation Funding: Where is it in Canada?](https://devrylaw.ca/third-party-litigation-funding-where-is-it-in-canada/) - Third-party litigation financing presently plays a role in class actions and personal injury cases in Canada. After the event (ATE) insurance is increasingly common for plaintiffs to obtain in pursuing a personal injury case. Such insurance covers the expense that unsuccessful party has to pay towards the successful party’s legal fees - [Postal Code Project – CRA Targets Wealthy Canadians](https://devrylaw.ca/postal-code-project-cra-targets-wealthy-canadians/) - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched a project dubbed the “Postal Code Project” that is targeting taxpayers residing in affluent neighbourhoods across Canada. - [National Housing Strategy](https://devrylaw.ca/national-housing-strategy/) - Justin Trudeau announced the federal government’s 10 year national housing strategy. The federal housing strategy is aimed at ensuring that Canadians have access to affordable homes. - [Facts about Bill C-45, Canada’s Proposed New Cannabis Act – Still More Questions than Answers?](https://devrylaw.ca/facts-about-bill-c-45-canadas-proposed-new-cannabis-act-still-more-questions-than-answers/) - Cannabis Act recently passed third reading in Canada’s House of Commons and has been forwarded to Canada’s Senate for approval. Here are some facts that you need to know about Bill C-45 - [Uber Data Breach Affecting 815,000 Canadians, Investigation Launched](https://devrylaw.ca/uber-data-breach-affecting-815000-canadians-investigation-launched/) - As much of the world has heard, Uber has had a data breach that affected people worldwide. Now, after several demands from a number of levels of Canadian governments, Uber finally disclosed that 815,000 Canadians were affected by this breach, resulting in the Canadian Privacy Commissioner opening a formal investigation into the breach. - [Tim Hortons Franchises Reduce Employee Benefits](https://devrylaw.ca/tim-hortons-franchises-reduce-employee-benefits/) - The news has been filled with stories about certain Tim Hortons franchises reducing employee benefits and no longer paying employees for their breaks. - [Ontario Government Moves to Dismiss Challenge to Hydro One Privatization](https://devrylaw.ca/ontario-government-moves-to-dismiss-challenge-to-hydro-one-privatization/) - Ontario’s Liberal government moved to strike a lawsuit challenging the further privatization of Hydro One. If successful, they’ll have removed a major obstacle to the controversial scheme they claim will fund major infrastructure investments. - [Yes, You Can Film the Police. No, They Cannot Seize Your Device](https://devrylaw.ca/yes-you-can-film-the-police-no-they-cannot-seize-your-device/) - If someone is videoing them and they are not obstructing and interfering, they have every right to film. - [Failure to Contact Interpreter Critical in Decision to Set Aside Over 80 Conviction](https://devrylaw.ca/failure-to-contact-interpreter-critical-in-decision-to-set-aside-over-80-conviction/) - In the recent case of R. v. John, a summary conviction appeal court set aside a conviction for Over 80 as a result of the police not contacting an interpreter when they should have done so. - [Concerns with Canada's Plan for Marijuana Regulation](https://devrylaw.ca/concerns-with-canadas-plan-for-marijuana-regulation/) - Canada’s approach to cannabis regulation has some people worrying. The federal government looked to tobacco and alcohol for guidance in drafting the cannabis regulations. - [Landlords Want to Ban Pot in Rentals](https://devrylaw.ca/landlords-want-to-ban-pot-in-rentals/) - Some residential landlords want to be able to ban the use of marijuana smoking in rental units when recreational use is legalized. - [Introduction of Cannabis Lounges: Good for Users?](https://devrylaw.ca/introduction-of-cannabis-lounges-good-for-users/) - Is the introduction of cannabis lounges going to benefit recreational users amidst all of the restrictions that the government, and potentially landlords will put on recreational users of marijuana? Our analysis takes a look at the up-side and down-sides to the introduction of cannabis lounges and restrictions on users. - [CBSA Watchdog with No Teeth?](https://devrylaw.ca/cbsa-watchdog-with-no-teeth/) - Public Safety Canada urging the government to put in place an independent body to review complaints against and make recommendations to the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. - [Is it Illegal For A Teacher To Secretly Film Their Students’ Cleavage?](https://devrylaw.ca/is-it-illegal-for-a-teacher-to-secretly-film-their-students-cleavage/) - Most, if not all, of us, can likely agree that it is wrong to film someone without their consent. We can also probably agree that it is even more wrong when filming is sexual in nature. - [Part 1: The Construction Act - Proposed Changes to the Construction Lien Act](https://devrylaw.ca/part-1-the-construction-act-proposed-changes-to-the-construction-lien-act/) - The Construction Act will come into force, ushering in a new era for the construction industry in Ontario with new rules and processes that the industry will have to get used to. - [Trinity Western Decision](https://devrylaw.ca/trinity-western-decision/) - The Supreme Court of Canada has rendered a decision on Trinity Western University's discriminatory admissions requirements - [Settlement Judgement May Not Be The End of Legal Battles for Clarinetist](https://devrylaw.ca/settlement-judgement-may-not-be-the-end-of-legal-battles-for-clarinetist/) - Will the clarinetist ever see his $375,000 judgement from deceptive ex-girlfriend? - [Taking the High Road: Canadians Crossing the US Border](https://devrylaw.ca/taking-the-high-road-canadians-crossing-the-us-border/) - Canadian immigration lawyers concerned with the implications of legalization at the United States border. - [Supreme Court Refuses Leave to Appeal: Toronto Real Estate Agents Must Publish Data](https://devrylaw.ca/supreme-court-refuses-leave-to-appeal-toronto-real-estate-agents-must-publish-data/) - For the last seven years, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) and the Competition Bureau have been litigating over the issue of sales-data policies. - [Ontario’s New Standard Lease Agreement Starting April 30, 2018](https://devrylaw.ca/ontarios-new-standard-lease-agreement-starting-april-30-2018/) - As of April 30, 2018, landlords must use the new standard form lease for most private residential rental units. - [Update: “Taking the High Road” – Crossing the Canada/US Border following the Legalization of Cannabis](https://devrylaw.ca/update-taking-the-high-road-crossing-the-canada-us-border-following-the-legalization-of-cannabis/) - Canadians are concerned that they will be banned for life from the U.S. if they admit to smoking cannabis, presently, or in years past. - [Making Canadian Courts Great Again](https://devrylaw.ca/making-canadian-courts-great-again/) - One of the underlying values of the Canadian justice system, judicial independence, requires judges to make decisions pursuant to the rule of law absent any political interference. - [Are Uber Drivers Properly Insured?](https://devrylaw.ca/are-uber-drivers-properly-insured/) - While Uber drivers should be opting for a more expensive commercial license, most do not, and instead, continue operating under their existing personal auto insurance policies. - [The Baby Boom Shift: The Impact of An Aging Workforce, the Projected Big Business Transfers and the Millennial Changeover](https://devrylaw.ca/the-baby-boom-shift-the-impact-of-an-aging-workforce-the-projected-big-business-transfers-and-the-millennial-changeover/) - Transformation of the workforce is therefore on the not-too-distant horizon. An entire generation of baby boomers will depart the workforce, taking with them their talent, knowledge and industry familiarity, and potentially creating a talent gap - [I Have Children From a Previous Relationship. I’ve Since Remarried and Have Children with My Current Wife. How is Child Support Calculated for My Eldest children?](https://devrylaw.ca/i-have-children-from-a-previous-relationship-ive-since-remarried-and-have-children-with-my-current-wife-how-is-child-support-calculated-for-my-eldest-children/) - How child support is calculated when one parent has children with several other parents is an increasingly common question.The solution is different for parents who are the biological (or adoptive) parent to all the children or the biological parent for the child (or children) and a step-parent to other children. - [Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Offers Advice for Settling Tax Dispute Claims, Part 1](https://devrylaw.ca/canada-revenue-agency-cra-offers-advice-for-settling-tax-dispute-claims-part-1/) - On June 19, 2014, the Canadian Tax Foundation (“CTF”) held an event titled “Tax Dispute Resolution: an Inside Look from the Government’s Perspective.” Devry Smith Frank LLP (“DSF”)’s tax litigation team attended the event to better assist its corporate and personal clients to resolve their disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”). ## Pages - 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Known for her practical approach and attention to detail, Paria is committed to ensuring - [Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/education-law/marty-rabinovitch/) - TORONTO EDUCATION LAWYER French Version Marty is a graduate of Queen’s University (B.A.H. in Political Studies) and the University of Windsor (LL.B.). He received multiple academic awards from Queen’s University and Upper Canada College. 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After receiving his law degree from Osgoode Law School, he began practicing employment law in 2009 to serve his hometown of Midland, Ontario as well as Penetang, Barrie, Orillia, and surrounding areas. - [Dale Lediard](https://devrylaw.ca/employment-law/dale-lediard-employment-law/) - Employment lawyer Dale Lediard joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (“DSF”) as a result of the merger of our firms in 2022. After receiving his law degree from Osgoode Law School, he began practicing employment law in 2009 to serve his hometown of Midland, Ontario as well as Penetang, Barrie, Orillia, and surrounding areas He represents - [Dale Lediard](https://devrylaw.ca/litigation/15900-2/) - Litigation lawyer Dale Lediard joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (“DSF”) as a result of the merger of our firms in 2022. After receiving his law degree from Osgoode Law School, he began his litigation practice in 2009 to serve his hometown of Midland, Ontario as well as Penetang, Barrie, Orillia, and surrounding areas Dale Lediard - [David Lavkulik](https://devrylaw.ca/insurance-defence/david-lavkulik/) - Toronto Insurance Defence Lawyer David Lavkulik focuses on Insurance-Personal Injury claims including Tort, Accident Benefits and Disability claims and Coverage disputes, Medical Malpractice claims, Professional Negligence, Employment Litigation, Estates Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Sexual Abuse claims. - [Jason Lane](https://devrylaw.ca/real-estate/jason-lane/) - As a real estate lawyer, Jason has gained extensive knowledge on all aspects of real estate including the purchase and sale of new homes, resale homes, condominiums and the assignment of agreements of purchase and sale. - [Larry W. 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In - [Carrie Kennedy](https://devrylaw.ca/commercial-litigation/carrie-kennedy/) - TORONTO COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER Carrie is a graduate of Simon Fraser University (B.A. in Criminology) and Queen’s University (LL.B.). She was called to the Bar in British Columbia in 2003 and in Ontario in 2004. Since then, she has gained broad experience in litigation, primarily in the areas of commercial collections and mortgage recovery. In - [Carrie Kennedy](https://devrylaw.ca/bankruptcy-insolvency-lawyers/carrie-kennedy/) - Toronto Bankruptcy and Insolvency Lawyer Carrie Kennedy appears in court for her commercial clients on various motions and hearings including lifting stays of proceedings, opposing discharge hearings, and appointing receivers - [Carrie Kennedy](https://devrylaw.ca/ommercial-collections-mortgage-recovery/carrie-kennedy/) - Toronto Commercial Collections and Mortgage Recovery Lawyer Carrie Kennedy represents major financial institutions, private lenders, businesses, and securities commissions. 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Howard has been practising in all areas of family law and has been involved in many difficult and noteworthy cases involving a child and spousal support, equalization of property, custody and access, drafting and negotiation of cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts and separation agreements - [Leslie Haddock](https://devrylaw.ca/employment-law/leslie-haddock/) - Leslie Haddock, an associate at DSF, provides expert advice on employment law matters, including dismissal claims, workplace policies, and human rights issues. - [Leslie Haddock](https://devrylaw.ca/barrie-family-lawyers/leslie-haddock/) - Leslie Haddock is an associate at DSF specializing in family and employment law. She offers expert advice on family law matters with empathy and precision. - [Leslie Haddock](https://devrylaw.ca/family-law/leslie-haddock/) - Leslie Haddock is an associate at DSF specializing in family and employment law. She offers expert advice on family law matters with empathy and precision. - [Eric Gossin](https://devrylaw.ca/wills-and-estates/eric-gossin/) - Experienced lawyer and mediator Eric joined Devry Smith Frank LLP in July 2019. Eric was called to the Ontario Bar in 1977. He has incorporated into his practice a broad range of experiences, including corporate and Commercial Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law and Real Estate. 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Vanessa’s professional knowledge, sensible approach, and ability to understand difficult and emotional situations, enable her to assist our clients in all aspects of their estate matters and provide the best possible legal representation. - [Aranya Sivakumar](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/aranya-sivakumar/) - Aranya Sivakumar is an articling student at DSF and a Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Windsor - [Alex Shchukin](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/alex-shchukin/) - Alex Shchukin joins Devry Smith Frank LLP as a bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer with experience in litigation, debt recovery, and insolvency. - [Asher I. Frankel](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/asher-i-frankel/) - Asher practises in all areas related to Canadian and U.S. business immigration law, with emphasis on cross-border temporary movement of employees under NAFTA, as well as immigration provisions of universal application. - [Ashley Almeida](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/ashley-almeida/) - Ashley has been the recipient of exceptional client loyalty and is known for her client-focused service and outstanding legal guidance. While the core focus of her practice remains in real estate, Ashley assists the firm in each of its practice areas of wills and estates and corporate law. - [Carrie Kennedy](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/carrie-kennedy/) - Carrie represents major financial institutions, private lenders, businesses, and securities commissions. She obtains and enforces judgments for breaches of loan agreements, security agreements, and mortgages. - [Charlie Fuhr](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/charlie-fuhr/) - Charlie Fuhr joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) as an associate lawyer in our commercial litigation, insurance defence, estate litigation and personal injury departments. - [Christopher W. Statham](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/christopher-w-statham/) - Christopher's practice focuses on construction litigation, including lien claims, breach of trust claims and construction deficiency matters as well as real estate litigation, commercial tenancy disputes and insurance litigation. - [Colleen Dermody](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/colleen-dermody/) - Colleen Dermody joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) as an associate lawyer in our real estate and wills and estates groups practicing from our Haliburton location. - [Dale Lediard](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/dale-lediard/) - Dale Lediard joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) as a commercial litigation lawyer and is now practicing from our Midland location. - [Dan Rothberg](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/dan-rothberg/) - Dan represents both privately held and publicly traded companies in corporate finance and securities, M&A, and general corporate and commercial law matters. - [David Cooper](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/david-cooper/) - David Cooper is an associate with Devry Smith Frank in our collections and mortgage recovery department and commercial litigation departments. - [David Derfel](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/david-derfel/) - David Derfel joined DSF in our personal injury and commercial litigation groups. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2002 after completing law school at the University of Windsor. David also possesses an honours commerce degree from York University. David became a partner of the firm involved in many of important decisions regarding the firm’s litigation practice. - [David M. Schell](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/david-m-schell/) - David has experience in a variety of litigation areas and has appeared as counsel before both judge and jury in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. - [David S. White](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/david-s-white/) - David is an experienced senior legal practitioner having practiced in the areas of Land Development, Land Use Planning and Aggregate Resource matters for over 30 years. - [Dejan Ristic](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/dejan-ristic/) - Dejan represents clients of DSF predominantly in the area of personal injury litigation and disability claims, yet is able to offer sound advice and representation on any ancillary and collateral civil and criminal matters resulting from accidents and/or ongoing disability. - [Eric Gossin](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/eric-gossin/) - Experienced lawyer and mediator Eric Gossin joined DSF in 2019. He has a broad range of experiences including Corporate and Commercial Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law and Real Estate. - [Esther Abecassis](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/esther-abecassis/) - Esther specializes in private wealth management and business law with extensive experience in dealing with large and complex estate matters. - [George O. Frank](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/george-o-frank/) - George Frank primarily practices in the area of civil litigation. He also has extensive experience in commercial litigation, employment law and wrongful dismissal, injunctions and equitable relief, real estate litigation, estates litigation and a wide variety of other civil litigation. - [Graeme R. Oddy](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/graeme-r-oddy/) - Graeme Oddy joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) as an associate lawyer in 2022 in our commercial litigation department. He holds a B.A. and a J.D. from the University of Toronto. He was called to the Bar in 2018. - [Greta Butoeg](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/greta-butoeg/) - Greta Butoeg joined Devry Smith Frank LLP in 2025 as a paralegal in our collections and commercial litigation departments. - [Ishita Chopra](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/ishita-chopra/) - Ishita Chopra, DSF associate, focuses on wills, estates, and elder law, offering tailored solutions in planning, litigation, and administration. - [J. Matthew Sack](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/j-matthew-sack/) - Matthew’s practice focuses primarily in the areas of secured and unsecured debt recovery, with an emphasis on mortgage remedies, as well as bankruptcy and insolvency. - [Jaimin Panesar](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/jaimin-panesar/) - Jaimin Panesar joined Woitzik Polsinelli LLP ('WP') as an associate in the Real Estate Group in 2025. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce Degree at Toronto Metropolitan University before graduating cum laude from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law with a Juris Doctor. Prior to joining WP as an associate, Jaimin completed his articles - [Jake Vogl](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/jake-vogl/) - Jake Vogl joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) as an associate lawyer in our corporate department in 2021. Prior to joining DSF Jake worked at a boutique business law firm, where he provided a suite of corporate and commercial services. - [James A. Proskurniak](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/james-a-proskurniak/) - Jim offers client-focused and cost-effective legal services and solutions as a trusted advisor to business owners, corporations, institutions and organizations. - [James M. Satin](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/james-m-satin/) - James acts primarily as counsel for Canadian chartered banks and other financial institutions on hundreds of recovery matters. - [Jason Lane](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/jason-lane/) - During his time with DSF, Jason has gained extensive knowledge on all aspects of real estate including the purchase and sale of new homes, resale homes, condominiums and the assignment of agreements of purchase and sale. - [Jillian C. Bowman](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/jillian-c-bowman/) - Jillian C. Bowman was called to the bar in 2015 and practices family law, as well as wills and estates law from Devry Smith Frank LLP’s (DSF) Barrie location. After obtaining her BA from York University, she went on to complete her LLB at the University of Sussex law school. - [Jonathan Dippolito](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/jonathan-dippolito/) - A member of the Firm’s Real Estate Group, Jonathan centers his efforts on an array of real estate ventures, inclusive of acquisitions, refinances, estate matters, dispositions, pre-construction and newly built property matters. Admitted to practice in the province of Ontario and the State of New York, Jonathan first began his practice in creditor’s rights and - [Kelli Preston](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/kelli-preston/) - Kelli’s litigation practice areas encompass, real estate and mortgage litigation cases including mortgage recovery, estate litigation, bankruptcy, securities litigation, professional negligence, and general corporate/commercial litigation. - [Kenna Bromley](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/kenna-bromley/) - Family lawyer Kenna Bromley joined (DSF) in 2020 as an associate in our Barrie Family Law group. She has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario. - [Laura Rosati](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/laura-rosati/) - Laura's practice focuses on all aspects of real estate law, including residential and commercial transactions, mortgages, refinances and transfers. - [Leslie Haddock](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/leslie-haddock/) - Leslie Haddock joined Devry Smith Frank LLP as a family lawyer and employment lawyer in our Barrie office. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2025. - [Mark Fox](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/mark-fox/) - Mark joined DSF in 2017 with over 40 years of experience in the area of wills and estates, corporate and commercial matters and real estate law. - [Michael E. Reed](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/michael-e-reed/) - Michael Reed has practiced in Barrie since 1972, building a large clientele base consisting of second and third-generation individuals. - [Nikki Alteen](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/nikki-alteen/) - Nikki joined DSF in 2013 as a Paralegal. She brings over fifteen years of experience in debt collections and unsecured debt recovery and three years of experience in commercial litigation and small claims court. - [Joe Wahba](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/joe-wahba/) - Joe Wahba is an experienced commercial litigation lawyer with Devry Smith Frank LLP, appearing at all levels of court in Ontario - [Ron Aisenberg](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/ron-aisenberg/) - Ron Aisenberg is an experienced commercial litigation lawyer with Devry Smith Frank LLP, appearing before all levels of court in Ontario. - [Evan L. Cappe](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/evan-l-cappe/) - Evan L. Cappe is a commercial litigation lawyer with Devry Smith Frank LLP. He has years of experience appearing before all levels of court in Ontario. - [Trevor Herr](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/trevor-herr/) - Trevor Herr is a 2026 summer law student with Devry Smith Frank LLP. - [Erik Mayer](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/erik-mayer/) - Erik Mayer is a 2026 summer law student with Devry Smith Frank LLP. - [Isabelle Park](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/isabelle-park/) - Isabelle Park is a 2026 summer law student with Devry Smith Frank LLP. - [Oren Chaimovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/oren-chaimovitch/) - Toronto lawyer Oren has extensive experience in the areas of debt recovery, secured lending including commercial mortgage lending, bankruptcy and insolvency, commercial litigation, business law, commercial and residential real estate, wills, estate planning and estate administration. - [Paria Katie Rad](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/paria-rad/) - Paria Katie Rad is a Partner at Woitzik Polsinelli LLP, where she exclusively practices in real estate law. She advises clients on a broad range of residential and commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales, financings, refinances, and complex title issues. Known for her practical approach and attention to detail, Paria is committed to ensuring - [Ramneek Paul](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/ramneek-paul/) - Ramneek Paul is an experienced paralegal in the collections and mortgage recovery department in Devry Smith Frank LLP. - [Robert P. Adourian](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/robert-p-adourian/) - Bob joined DSF as a part of the merger of Devry Smith Frank LLP and Adourian Law Office. He practices in the areas of real estate, wills, estate planning, estate administration, and mediation. - [Sean C. Rimoin](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/sean-c-rimoin/) - Sean specializes in all areas of commercial lending, including but not limited to, single-lender financing transactions, acquisition financings, syndicated loans and real estate and construction financing transactions. - [Shawna M. Sosnovich](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/shawna-m-sosnovich/) - Shawna currently practices in the areas of commercial litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, debt recovery and employment law. - [Stephen Sforza](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/stephen-sforza/) - Stephen's broad corporate & commercial practice includes business formation, corporate reorganizations, purchasing and selling businesses, secured lending, commercial financing, tax rollovers, commercial leasing and general contract review and drafting. - [Tijana Potkonjak](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/tijana-potkonjak/) - Tijana Potkonjak joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) in 2022 as an associate lawyer in our personal injury and insurance defence departments. - [Timothy Deeth](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/f-timothy-deeth/) - Toronto lawyer Timothy Deeth primarily focuses on Family, Real Estate and Wills and Estates Law and he has vast experience in all three of these areas of law. - [Unwana Udo](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/unwana-udo/) - Unwana Udo, an experienced commercial litigator at DSF, offers strategic, practical legal solutions for business disputes across various industries. - [Wayne H. Wolfe](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/wayne-h-wolfe/) - Wayne practices in the areas of real estate, wills, estate planning, and estate administration. He is also a registered trademark agent. - [William J. Smith](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/william-j-smith/) - As an experienced corporate and commercial practitioner, Bill is often involved in litigation matters on behalf of his clients. - [Wendy Cornacchia](https://devrylaw.ca/teammembers/wendy-cornacchia/) - Wendy joined DSF as a senior paralegal with over 25 years of experience advocating for the injured whether it be through her daily interactions with insurance adjusters, defence counsel, mediators, arbitrators, or by attendances at FSCO and the Social Services Tribunal. ## Team Staffs - [Sandy Sidorovski](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/sandy-sidorovski/) - [Catherine Bernard](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/catherine-bernard/) - [Crystal McAuley](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/crystal-mcauley/) - [Jennifer Duru](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/jennifer-duru/) - [Christine Ebel](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/christine-ebel/) - [Heather Posteraro](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/heather-posteraro/) - [Nisha Rana](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/nisha-rana/) - [Rufina Sookdeo](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/rufina-sookdeo/) - [Cheryle Wry](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/cheryle-wry/) - [Charlene Rout](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/charlene-rout/) - [Patricia Kiriopoulos](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/patricia-kiriopoulos/) - [Lori Lynde (Conveyancer)](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/lori-lynde-conveyancer/) - [Meghan Hardie](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/meghan-hardie/) - [Pina Licata](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/pina-licata/) - [Debbie Lee](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/debbie-lee/) - [Sabrina Riccelli](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/sabrina-fulton/) - [Emily Aimy Ali](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/emily-aimy-ali/) - Emily Aimy Ali is a bankruptcy and recovery law clerk with Devry Smith Frank. - [Nupur Sehrawat](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/nupur-sehrawat/) - [Sheri LePage](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/sheri-lepage/) - [Melanie Gaulin](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/melanie-gaulin/) - [Osheen Chawla](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/osheen-chawla/) - [Guytri Goberdhan](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/guytri-goberdhan-2/) - [Kelly Ryckman](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/kelly-ryckman/) - [Opeyemi Origunloye](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/opeyemi-origunloye/) - [Catherine Blauer](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/catherine-blauer/) - [Anmarey Blake](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/anmarley-blake/) - Real Estate Law Clerk Anmarley Blake - [Lisa Ellis](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/lisa-ellis/) - [Rossana Fusco](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/rossana-fusco/) - [Ann Harrop](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/ann-harrop/) - [Lauren Schaap](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/lauren-schaap/) - [Anita Coley](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/anita-coley/) - [Karen Hunt](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/karen-hunt/) - [Alyssa Eccleshall](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/alyssa-eccleshall/) - [Leisa Heath](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/leisa-heath/) - [Carolin Mazza](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/carolin-mazza/) - [Kristie Wilson](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/kristie-wilson/) - [Leonard Liu](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/leonard-liu/) - [Jialu Ma](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/jialu-ma/) - [Lance](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/lance/) - [Diana Elia](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/diana-elia/) - [Lesley McAvoy](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/lesley-mcavoy/) - Corporate Law Clerk Lesley McAvoy - [Nicola McKinnon](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/nicola-mckinnon/) - [Marie Sforza](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/marie-sforza/) - Wills and Estates Clerk Marie Sforza - [Stephanie Soule](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/stephanie-soule/) - Commercial Real Estate Clerk Stephanie Soule - [Pamela Heary](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/pamela-heary/) - Barrie Corporate Law Clerk - [Miranda Lloyd](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/miranda-lloyd/) - Commercial Real Estate Clerk Miranda Lloyd - [Mike Hepburn](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/mike-hepburn/) - Family Law ClerkFamily Law Clerk - [Denise Jensen](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/denise-jenson/) - [Sharmila Sharma](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/sharmila-salauddeen/) - [Dorothy Chrapek](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/dorothy-chrapek/) - commercial litigation clerk - [Catherine Vorachak](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/catherine-vorachak/) - [Suzanne Rodrigues](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/suzanne-rodrigues/) - [Wendy Cornacchia](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/wendy-cornacchia/) - [Kim Kuntzie](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/kim-kuntzie/) - [Amy Tan](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/amy-tan/) - [Anna Fuksa](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/anna-fuksa/) - [Phenita Hintzen](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/phenita-hintzen/) - [Tracey Mason](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/tracey-mason/) - [Holly Simpson](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/holly-simpson/) - [Kim Court](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/kim-court/) - [Guytri Goberdhan](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/guytri-goberdhan/) - [Lydia Bunn](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/lydia-bunn/) - [Wendy Ho](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/wendy-ho/) - [Cheryl Hill](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/cheryl-hill/) - [Ellen Koblinsky](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/ellen-koblinsky/) - [Eliza Lam](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/eliza-lam/) - [Karen Beveridge](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/karen-beveridge/) - [Denitta Antony](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/denitta-antony/) - [Maral Siroian](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/maral-siroian/) - [Sophia Karagiannis](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/sophia-karagiannis/) - [Alla Dobre](https://devrylaw.ca/teamstaff/alla-dobre/) ## News and Media - [Employment Contracts To Workplace Violence](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employment-contracts-to-workplace-violence/) - As part of Devry Smith Frank’s LLP's (DSF) Human Resources Employment Law Seminar, Toronto employment lawyers touched on prominent issues from employment contracts to violence and harassment in the workplace. - [How Family Law Can Take Away a Personal Injury Settlement](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-family-law-can-take-away-a-personal-injury-settlement/) - Family lawyer John Schuman focuses on the victims of personal injury and the financial aspects of family law - because a disability alone should not affect child custody or access - [What To Do If A Child Won't See One Parent?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-to-do-if-a-child-wont-see-one-parent/) - Family lawyer, John Schuman, explains the situation from both parent's perspective - the perspective of the parent with the kids, and the parent who is not seeing them. - [What is Employee Fraud?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-is-employee-fraud/) - Toronto employment lawyer Christopher Statham talks to HR professionals about What is Employee Fraud, employee theft and employment law. - [Work Permits and Permanent Residence In Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/work-permits-and-permanent-residence-in-canada/) - Toronto immigration lawyer Asher Frankel the topics of work permits and permanent residence in Canada. - [First Responders & Family Law Matters](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/first-responders-family-law-matters/) - John P. Schuman talks about family law issues that are unique to first responders such as paramedics, police and firefighters - [HR/Employment Seminar - October 26, 2017](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/hr-employment-seminar-october-26-2017/) - Devry Smith Frank LLP's (DSF) Human Resource and Employment Seminar, Toronto employment lawyers Larry Keown, Christopher Statham, Justin Winch, Alexandra Tratnik and Marty Rabinovitch covered employment law updates and recent cases. - [From The First Appearance to the Last Appearance Before Trial](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/from-the-first-appearance-to-the-last-appearance-before-trial/) - Family lawyer, John Schuman, discusses how you need to know about what goes on from the first to the last appearance before trial during Family Court Proceedings - [Multinational Intracompany Transfers and Admissibility Issues - HR/Immigration Seminar - October 17, 2018 - Lloyd Ament](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/multinational-intracompany-transfers-and-admissibility-issues-hr-immigration-seminar-october-17-2018-lloyd-ament/) - Toronto Immigration lawyer Lloyd Ament discusses Multinational Intracompany Transfers and Admissibility Issues at Human Resource and Immigration Seminar on October 17, 2018 - [Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/difference-between-secured-and-unsecured-debt/) - Toronto bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer Andrew Johnstone explains the key differences between secured and unsecured debt in Ontario and why those differences matter when it comes to repayment and recovery. He highlights how secured debts are backed by assets, while unsecured debts rely on court actions for collection, helping viewers grasp how each type affects - [Do I Have To Go To Court For A Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/do-i-have-to-go-to-court-for-a-divorce/) - Todd Slonim talks with Joe Terceira about “Do I need to go to court for a divorce?” and divorce mediation to obtain a divorce settlement. - [The Conduct of the Trial - Part 3](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-conduct-of-the-trial-part-3/) - Family lawyer, John Schuman, explains trial preparation, opening statements, how witnesses present evidence, objections made by parties, and closing statements. - [Working Notice of Termination: Employer & Employee Obligations](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/working-notice-of-termination-employer-employee-obligations/) - Toronto employment lawyer Alexandra Tratnik talks about working notice of termination and the obligations of the employer and employee in the context of when the employer decides to terminate the relationship with the employee. - [Employee vs Independent Contractors and Implications to Employers](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employee-vs-independent-contractors-and-implications-to-employers/) - Alexandra Tratnik speaks with human resource professionals about Employee vs Independent Contractors and Implications to Employers and other related employment law issues - [What Happens If I Die Without A Will?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-happens-if-i-die-without-a-will/) - Learn how estates are distributed in Ontario if there's no will, including rules for spouses, children, and other relatives under intestacy laws. - [What Is A Matrimonial Home - Marriage Contract](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-is-a-matrimonial-home-marriage-contract/) - John Schuman provides some great information on “What is a matrimonial home?” and talks about marriage contracts in regards to a matrimonial home or homes. This is an interview with the Real Estate 101 Show. - [10 Family Law Strategies That Fail … and Tips to Succeed in Divorce](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/10-family-law-strategies-that-fail-and-tips-to-succeed-in-divorce/) - 83 -10 Family Law Strategies That Fail … and Tips to Succeed in Divorce There can be a lot of anger and other emotions in separation and divorce. Some separated spouses head to a lawyer’s office, or to Family Court, in the hope that they can force their ex to live in a box under a - [Deciding How to Resolve Matters After Separation](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/deciding-how-to-resolve-matters-after-separation/) - Podcast #2 - Deciding How to Resolve Matters After Separation There was a time when getting divorced meant going to court. Going to court meant fighting it out. However, that fight did not work out well for many families. It almost never worked out well for the children. It certainly did not make any sense - [Judiciary Relationships in Employment Context](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/judiciary-relationships-in-employment-context/) - Justin Winch talks about Judiciary Relationships in the Employment Context and other related employment law issues. - [What Does The Term "Custody Of A Child" Mean? How does a judge decide who should get it?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-does-the-term-custody-of-a-child-mean-how-does-a-judge-decide-who-should-get-it/) - Podcast #7 - What Does The Term "Custody Of A Child" Mean? How Does A Judge Decide Who Should Get It? This episode is about the important issue of "custody of the children." What does that term really mean? The legal meaning is very different from what most people think. Is it important to have - [First Responders and Family Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/first-responders-and-family-law/) - Family lawyer John Schuman looks at the special issues that first responder face in the family law matters - [What To Do When the Children's Aid Society Calls?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-to-do-when-the-childrens-aid-society-calls/) - Family lawyer John Schuman goes over some of the essentials of what you need to know when you find out you are being investigated by a children's aid society - [Insurance Primer in the COVID World](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/insurance-primer-in-the-covid-world/) - Our legal team at Devry Smith Frank LLP has years of experience working on behalf of leading Canadian and multi-national insurance carriers providing representation and counsel to insurers with a particular focus on property and casualty claims and life and disability claims. Our insurance defence partner Miriam Tepperman hosted the webinar alongside our insurance defence - [How Lawyers Help at Family Mediation](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-lawyers-help-at-family-mediation/) - Listen to this edition of the podcast to hear why seeing a family lawyer is essential for getting the best possible results from the family mediation process - [How Lawyers Help at Family Mediation](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-lawyers-help-at-family-mediation-2/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains why you need a lawyer for your family mediation in separation and divorce - [Immigration Law Consequences of Separation or Divorce](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/immigration-law-consequences-of-separation-or-divorce/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains the immigration law consequences of relationship break down. Specifically, he looks at the effect of the separation on the Sponsorship Undertaking and on Conditional Permanent Residence status - [When Is Probate Required in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/when-is-probate-required-in-ontario/) - Ontario wills and estates lawyer Ishita Chopra explains probate in Ontario and how it affects the administration of an estate. - [Property Division After Separation in Ontario: Married vs. Common-Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/property-division-after-separation-in-ontario-married-vs-common-law/) - Ontario family law lawyer Leslie Haddock explains how the separation of assets works in breakups, both with married couples and common-law partners. - [Will vs Power of Attorney in Ontario: Why You Need Both](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/will-vs-power-of-attorney-in-ontario-why-you-need-both/) - Ontario wills and estates lawyer Ishita Chopra explains why you need both a will and a power of attorney, and the purposes both of them serve. - [Termination for Cause in Ontario: What You May Still Be Entitled To](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/termination-for-cause-in-ontario-what-you-may-still-be-entitled-to/) - Ontario employment lawyer Leslie Haddock explains what you are entitled to after being terminated for cause in our informational video. - [How New Assets Are Handled in Your Will](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-new-assets-are-handled-in-your-will/) - Find out how updating your will works in Ontario and why adding every new home, investment account, or unexpected inheritance isn’t required. - [How Common Law Relationships Are Defined in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-common-law-relationships-are-defined-in-ontario/) - Clear criteria define common law status in Ontario. This video outlines key points to help you identify which factors may apply to your situation. - [Human Resources and Employment Law Seminar April 1, 2020 - Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/human-resources-and-employment-law-seminar-april-1-2020-marty-rabinovitch/) - The New Reality of COVID-19 – Advice and Best Practices for Employers At Devry Smith Frank LLP's Human Resource and Employment Seminar, Employment Lawyer Marty Rabinovitch discussed The Reality of Covid-19 - Advice and Best Practices for Employers. Marty Rabinovitch heads the employment law group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). Marty’s practice focuses on representing - [Termination Pay vs. Severance Pay in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/termination-pay-vs-severance-pay-in-ontario/) - Barrie lawyer Leslie Haddock explains ESA termination vs severance pay, who qualifies, and payroll/tenure thresholds for employees in Ontario. - [How Child Support Is Calculated in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-child-support-is-calculated-in-ontario/) - Barrie lawyer Leslie Haddock explains how Ontario child support is calculated, covering income, parenting time, extra expenses, and mandatory guidelines. - [What Happens If You Default on a Car Loan in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-happens-if-you-default-on-a-car-loan-in-ontario/) - Toronto lawyer Alex Shchukin on Ontario car loan defaults and repossessions: lender rights, borrower options, costs, credit impact, and ways to limit loss. - [Termination Pay and Notice Periods in Ontario Employment Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/termination-pay-and-notice-periods-in-ontario-employment-law/) - Barrie lawyer Leslie Haddock explains working notice vs pay in lieu, ESA and common law notice, and how cause affects termination rights in Ontario. - [Consent to Judgment in Ontario Debt Matters Explained](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/consent-to-judgment-in-ontario-debt-matters-explained/) - Toronto lawyer Alex Shchukin explains how banks use summary judgment in Ontario debt cases to challenge weak defences and pursue enforcement after judgment. - [What Does “Without Prejudice” Mean in Ontario Law?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-does-without-prejudice-mean-in-ontario-law/) - Toronto lawyer Alex Shchukin explains the meaning of “without prejudice” in settlement talks, when it applies, and how it protects legal negotiations. - [Anticipatory Breach in Ontario Real Estate: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/anticipatory-breach-in-ontario-real-estate-what-buyers-and-sellers-need-to-know/) - Whitby lawyer Jaimin Panesar explains how Ontario courts handle anticipatory breach in real estate deals and what remedies are available to buyers and sellers. - [How Permanent Residents Can Claim the NRST Rebate in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-permanent-residents-can-claim-the-nrst-rebate-in-ontario/) - Whitby lawyer Paria Rad explains how foreign buyers may qualify for a full NRST rebate after becoming permanent residents in Ontario. - [Pre-Construction Property in Ontario: Understanding Closing Adjustments and Costs](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/pre-construction-property-in-ontario-understanding-closing-adjustments-and-costs/) - Whitby lawyer Jaimin Panesar explains how adjustments in Ontario pre-construction purchases add costs beyond the price, and how legal review helps manage them. - [Behind the Scenes: The Role of a Real Estate Lawyer in Ontario Transactions](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/behind-the-scenes-the-role-of-a-real-estate-lawyer-in-ontario-transactions/) - Whitby lawyer Jason Lane explains how real estate lawyers protect buyers and sellers: enforce agreements, review title, and handle closing day details. - [Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban Extended to 2027: What You Need to Know](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/canadas-foreign-buyer-ban-extended-to-2027-what-you-need-to-know/) - Ontario lawyer Paria Rad explains Canada’s Federal Foreign Buyer Prohibition, outlining who is restricted or exempt when purchasing residential property. - [What You Need to Know Before Buying a Condo in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-condo-in-ontario/) - Whitby lawyer Jaimin Panesar explains why reviewing a condo’s status certificate and finances is vital before buying a unit in Ontario. - [What to Know When Buying Your First Home](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-to-know-when-buying-your-first-home/) - Ontario lawyer Jonathan Dippolito explains key steps for first-time homebuyers, from closing costs and legal fees to financing and mortgage pre-approval. - [Can You Sue a Home Buyer Who Never Paid a Deposit?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/can-you-sue-a-home-buyer-who-never-paid-a-deposit/) - Whitby lawyer Paria Rad explains how Ontario law enforces real estate contracts even without a deposit when signed under seal, protecting sellers’ rights. - [How Important is the Completion Date in Real Estate Transactions?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-important-is-the-completion-date-in-real-estate-transactions/) - Whitby lawyer Jason Lane explains the “time is of the essence” clause and how missing a closing date can lead to breach of contract and financial loss. - [What Happens When a Real Estate Buyer Delays Closing?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-happens-when-a-real-estate-buyer-delays-closing/) - Ontario lawyer Jonathan Dippolito explains how sellers manage financial and legal risks when buyers delay closing, including extensions and deposit terms. - [Does HST Apply to the Purchase of My Property?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/does-hst-apply-to-the-purchase-of-my-property/) - Ontario lawyer explains how HST applies to residential and commercial property sales, outlining exemptions, rates, and key contract considerations. - [What Is Title Insurance and How Does It Protect Buyers?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-is-title-insurance-and-how-does-it-protect-buyers/) - Whitby lawyer Jason Lane explains how title insurance protects Ontario homebuyers from hidden liens, title fraud, and ownership issues after closing. - [Is HST Payable on the Sale of My Vacant Land?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/is-hst-payable-on-the-sale-of-my-vacant-land/) - Ontario lawyer explains when HST applies to vacant land sales, covering exemptions, personal use, subdivisions, and business-related transactions. - [Why You Need a Real Estate Lawyer When Buying or Selling Property in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-you-need-a-real-estate-lawyer-when-buying-or-selling-property-in-ontario/) - Ontario lawyer Jason Lane explains how real estate lawyers review title, handle financing, and help buyers and sellers achieve a smooth closing. - [What is Ontario’s Foreign Buyers Tax (NRST)?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-is-ontarios-foreign-buyers-tax-nrst/) - Ontario lawyer Paria Rad explains the 25% Non-Resident Speculation Tax and how it affects foreign buyers purchasing property in Ontario. - [Selling Your Home to Buy a New One: Explore Bridge Financing](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/selling-your-home-to-buy-a-new-one-explore-bridge-financing/) - Ontario lawyer Jason Lane explains how bridge financing helps you buy before you sell, reducing stress, delays, and legal risks in real estate deals. - [Pre-Construction Purchase Agreements and The Tarion Statement of Critical Dates](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/pre-construction-purchase-agreements-and-the-tarion-statement-of-critical-dates/) - Ontario real estate lawyer, Jonathan Dippolito, explains how the Tarion Statement of Critical Dates affects pre-construction home and condo purchases in Ontario. He explains how builders set estimated completion dates but can legally extend those dates without compensation in many cases. The Tarion Statement of Critical Dates outlines key timelines for construction, occupancy, and closing, - [Non-Resident Sellers in Canada: What You Need to Know About Clearance Certificates](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/non-resident-sellers-in-canada-what-you-need-to-know-about-clearance-certificates/) - Ontario lawyer Paria Rad explains why non-residents selling Canadian property need a CRA clearance certificate and how to avoid sale delays. - [Buying a Used Property: Negotiate for Additional Visits](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/buying-a-used-property-negotiate-for-additional-visits/) - Ontario lawyer Jason Lane explains why two home visits before closing are vital to catch damage and protect your interests when buying a used home. - [Key Financial and Legal Risks in Residential Pre-Construction Contracts](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/key-financial-and-legal-risks-in-residential-pre-construction-contracts/) - Learn key legal and financial points in Ontario pre-construction contracts, from deposits to hidden fees, with lawyer Jonathan Dippolito. - [Top 5 Employment Law Decisions of 2025 and What to Expect in 2026 - Marty Rabinovitch and Leslie Haddock](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/top-5-employment-law-decisions-of-2025-and-what-to-expect-in-2026-marty-rabinovitch-and-leslie-haddock/) - Ontario Employment Law 2025 update with Marty Rabinovitch & Leslie Haddock on key cases, ESA changes, HRTO mediation, AI hiring, and OHSA rules. - [Will My Ex Get My House If I Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/will-my-ex-get-my-house-if-i-divorce/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Bullying, Harassment & Human Rights in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/bullying-harassment-human-rights-in-the-workplace/) - Toronto employment lawyer Alexandra Tratnik talks to HR professionals about bullying, harassment and human rights in the workplace. - [When Can I Throw Out My Ex’s Stuff?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/when-can-i-throw-out-my-exs-stuff/) - Podcast #80 - When Can I Throw Out My Ex’s Stuff? If you are stuck with a house full of your ex’s stuff, or even with your ex’s stuff taking up valuable space in your home, you are not alone! Family Lawyers very frequently hear the question: “When can I throw out my ex’s stuff?” Many “exes" seem - [Will My Spouse Have to Pay Child Support to My Ex?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/will-my-spouse-have-to-pay-child-support-to-my-ex/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Why You Won’t Get Custody of the Kids](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-you-wont-get-custody-of-the-kids/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Student’s Rights During COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/students-rights-during-covid-19/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [How to get a "Legal Separation" in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-get-a-legal-separation-in-ontario/) - Family Lawyer, John Schuman, explains how to get a separation legally in Ontario - [How COVID-19 Affects Child Support and Spousal Support?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-covid-19-affects-child-support-and-spousal-support-2/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains how Covid-19 affects child support and spousal support - [Do Students Legally Need to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 to Attend School and Do Sports in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/do-students-legally-need-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19-to-attend-school-and-do-sports-in-ontario/) - This is a special edition of the Podcast since lots of parents, and college students want to know if it is necessary to be vaccinated against COVID19 to attend school. - [Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/should-you-take-your-ex-to-family-court/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Can You Move with the Kids After Separation or Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/can-you-move-with-the-kids-after-separation-or-divorce/) - Podcast #60 -Can You Move with the Kids After Separation or Divorce? One of the most difficult decisions any judge faces is whether to allow one parent to move away from the other parent after separation or divorce. It is hard because the children can lose most, if not all, of their relationship with the parent - [HR/Employment Webinar April 15th - Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/hr-employment-webinar-april-15th-marty-rabinovitch/) - The learning objectives are to teach human resources professionals about the following: Whether mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies are likely to be legally enforceable, and whether it is a good strategy for employers to implement such policies, or whether other alternatives would be advisable. The presentation will also discuss recommended content to be included in - [Why Do I Need a Will?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-do-i-need-a-will/) - Many people assume that common-law partners in Ontario have the same inheritance rights as married spouses—but this is not the case. In this video, Ontario wills and estates lawyer Colleen Dermody addresses a key gap in Ontario estate law: the Succession Law Reform Act does not recognize common-law spouses in its definition of “spouse.” This - [Can My Undertaking or Release Order Conditions Be Changed or Replaced?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/can-my-undertaking-or-release-order-conditions-be-changed-or-replaced/) - Learn how to change conditions in an Ontario undertaking or release order, including options for consent or court application in domestic assault cases. - [Reduced License Suspension and Ignition Interlock Program in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/reduced-license-suspension-and-ignition-interlock-program-in-ontario/) - Learn how Ontario’s DUI laws work, including Stream A, license suspensions, and ignition interlock eligibility for first-time offenders. - [The Top 10 Employment Law Decisions of 2023 and What to Expect in 2024 - Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-top-10-employment-law-decisions-of-2023-and-what-to-expect-in-2024-marty-rabinovitch/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch hosts a webinar featuring the top employment law decisions of 2023. Watch the video to learn more. - [HR Employment Webinar April 12 2023 - Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/hr-employment-webinar-april-12-2023-marty-rabinovitch/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch hosts a webinar featuring updates in Ontario employment law matters. Watch the video to learn more. - [Employment Law Webinar: The Top 10 Employment Law Decisions of 2022 - Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employment-law-webinar-the-top-10-employment-law-decisions-of-2022-marty-rabinovitch/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch hosts a webinar featuring updates in 2022 Ontario employment law matters. Watch the video to learn more. - [Employment Webinar September 21 2022 - Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employment-webinar-september-21-2022-marty-rabinovitch/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch hosts a webinar featuring updates in Ontario employment law matters. Watch the video to learn more. - [Limitation Period for Personal Injury Claims](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/limitation-period-for-personal-injury-claims/) - Learn about Ontario's lawsuit deadlines, limitation periods, and notice rules after accidents, injuries, or denied insurance claims. - [What Should I Bring To My Initial Consultation With a Lawyer?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-should-i-bring-to-my-initial-consultation-with-a-lawyer/) - Find out what documents to bring to your first lawyer meeting in Ontario for injury or disability claims, whether in person or virtual. - [Do You Have a Valid and Enforceable Separation Agreement](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-have-a-valid-and-enforceable-separation-agreement/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains separation agreements are often the best way to bring finality to a relationship with a former spouse or partner - [How Long Will It Take For My Case To Get Resolved?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-long-will-it-take-for-my-case-to-get-resolved/) - Toronto personal injury lawyer Charlie Fuhr explains how long personal injury lawsuits take in Ontario and what to expect at each stage. - [What Rights Do I Have If I'm Injured In a Car Accident?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-rights-do-i-have-if-im-injured-in-a-car-accident/) - Injured in an Ontario car accident? Learn the difference between tort claims and accident benefits and how each affects your right to compensation. - [Is a Home Inspection Optional?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/is-a-home-inspection-optional/) - Learn why a home inspection condition can protect Ontario buyers from costly repairs and help avoid major issues before taking possession. - [How To Change A Support Order](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-change-a-support-order/) - In this episode, Toronto family lawyer John Schuman discusses the measures changing a support order with real estate agent Joe Terceira, - [Do I Need to Submit an Unconditional Offer?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/do-i-need-to-submit-an-unconditional-offer/) - Learn why waiving a financing condition in Ontario real estate can lead to major risks for first-time homebuyers, including loss of deposit or legal action. - [How To Deal With Employee Bonuses - Post Termination](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-deal-with-employee-bonuses-post-termination/) - Toronto employment lawyer Justin Winch discussed on measures to deal with employee bonuses post-termination - [When A Power Of Attorney is Used In Real Estate Transactions](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/when-a-power-of-attorney-is-used-in-real-estate-transactions/) - A power of attorney is a legal document where someone says, “I authorize another person to act on my behalf to do my banking, or my business or my real estate transactions.” - [Divorce - How Moving Out Affects Your Child Custody Agreement](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/divorce-how-moving-out-affects-your-child-custody-agreement/) - John provides some insights on how moving out of your home can have an affect on your rights to child custody and your child custody agreement during his interview at the Real Estate 101 Show. - [Home Owners Need Title Insurance To Protect Their Home](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/home-owners-need-title-insurance-to-protect-their-home/) - Robert Adourian, a Toronto real estate lawyer provides some information on Title Insurance and why home owners need this to protect their investment during his interview at the Real Estate 101 Show. - [When Should I Retain a Lawyer?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/when-should-i-retain-a-lawyer/) - Avoid costly mistakes in commercial litigation and find out why early legal advice in Ontario can shape your case and impact the final outcome. - [Will I Have To Go To Court Personally?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/will-i-have-to-go-to-court-personally/) - Find out when clients must appear in Ontario commercial litigation and how lawyers help prepare for court, hearings, or trials if needed. - [When Looking To Buy/Sell A Business Should I Buy/Sell Its Assets Or Shares?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/when-looking-to-buy-sell-a-business-should-i-buy-sell-its-assets-or-shares/) - Learn the key differences between asset and share sales when buying or selling a business in Ontario, and why legal advice is essential. - [Human Rights Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/human-rights-damages-in-wrongful-dismissal-cases/) - Toronto lawyer Alexandra J. Tratnik discusses human rights damages in wrongful dismissal referencing to cases - [Fixed Severance Entitlements and the Employer's Duty to Mitigate](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/fixed-severance-entitlements-and-the-employers-duty-to-mitigate/) - Toronto employment lawyer Justin Winch talks about fixed severance entitlements and employers duty to mitigate at Devry Smith Frank LLP Human Resource Seminar - [Determining The Enforceability Of A Termination Clause?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/determining-the-enforceability-of-a-termination-clause/) - Does employee sophistication affect termination clause enforceability in Ontario? See how recent cases interpret ESA compliance and contract language. - [Entitlement to Spousal Support](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/entitlement-to-spousal-support-2/) - Family lawyer John Schuman gives an overview of entitlement to spousal support and all other factors. - [Vaccination Policies, Employee Terminations and Eligibility for Employment Insurance](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/vaccination-policies-employee-terminations-and-eligibility-for-employment-insurance/) - Legal overview of COVID-19 workplace vaccination policies in Ontario, covering mandates, terminations, EI eligibility, and arbitration outcomes. - [HR Employment Law Webinar - February 17 | Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/hr-employment-law-webinar-february-17-marty-rabinovitch/) - Free HR & employment webinar by DSF covering case law, gig worker classification, CRA audits, Bill 27, and termination clause enforceability. - [Is Family Mediation Binding?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/is-family-mediation-binding/) - Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, answers the question "Is Family Mediation Binding?” - [John Schuman on TV](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/john-schuman-on-tv/) - John Schuman, Ontario Family Lawyer/Divorce Lawyer, on TV As an expert in family law, John does many television appearances to speak about family law, divorce, custody, access, child support, spousal support and property division issues affecting married, common-law, separating and divorcing couples. Here are some of those TV appearances that both provided important family law - [Will Your Ex Get Everything if You Die?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/will-your-ex-get-everything-if-you-die/) - Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how to prevent your ex-partner from acquiring your inheritance after your death. - [What Can Students Be Expelled for in Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-can-students-be-expelled-for-in-ontario/) - In this Podcast, Education Lawyer, John Schuman explains what students can be expelled for - and what they can’t. Many Ontario students are expelled improperly. When that happens, they should not let the expulsions stand. A child’s education is far too important. - [How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Ontario?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-divorced-in-ontario/) - In this Episode, Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how easy and quick (or not) it will be to get an Ontario Divorce. - [Travelling With Kids After Separation](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-give-to-your-kids-but-not-their-spouse-partners-2/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains the law around kids travelling after separation, how to avoid problems around travel, what consents, permissions or court orders are required, what to do when planning a trip for children after separation and, what steps a parent has to take when the other parent is being unreasonable about a proposed trip. - [What If Some Home Appliances Are Not Working After The Closing Date?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-if-some-home-appliances-are-not-working-after-the-closing-date/) - What to do if appliances don’t work after closing in Ontario. Learn how timing, final walk-throughs, and legal steps can help resolve the issue. - [What Can I Do If CAS Has Custody of My Child?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/24789/) - Barrie Family Lawyer Kenna Bromley explains what steps to take if Children's Aid takes your child to protect your rights and respond through the courts. - [Why Should You Hire a Criminal Defence Lawyer?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-should-you-hire-a-criminal-defence-lawyer/) - Facing criminal charges in Ontario? Find out why hiring a Toronto criminal defence lawyer like David Schell is crucial to protect your rights and future. - [What Living Common Law Means?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-living-common-law-means/) - Family lawyer, John Schuman, deals with issues related to marriage, separation, divorce and even some child welfare issues - [Do Parenting Plans and Family Court Orders Continue During COVID-19?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/do-parenting-plans-and-family-court-orders-continue-during-covid-19/) - Family lawyer John P. Schuman explains whether parenting plans and family court orders should continue during Covid-19 - [The COVID19 Family Law Property SCAM](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-covid19-family-law-property-scam/) - Family lawyer John P. Schuman explains the Covid-19 family law property scam - [What Can You Do With A Marriage Contract?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-can-you-do-with-a-marriage-contract/) - This episode is essential listening for people who are getting married or people who are planning to live common law, so they know what arrangements they can make to protect what is most important to them during their relationship. - [How to Change Child Support](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-change-child-support/) - In this Episode, Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how parents can change child support? - [Do You Have a Duty to Report to the Children’s Aid Society?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/do-you-have-a-duty-to-report-to-the-childrens-aid-society/) - In this Podcast, Family Lawyer, John Schuman answers all the questions about the requirements to report a child under your supervision to CAS. - [How the Crazy Real Estate Market Affects Divorce and Separation](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/do-you-have-a-duty-to-report-to-the-childrens-aid-society-2/) - In this Podcast, Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how the increase in value of matrimonial and family homes is shared, or is not, before and after separation, in the current crazy real estate market. - [When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/when-can-you-legally-stop-your-ex-from-seeing-the-kids/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Why Your Income for Taxes May Not Be Your Income for Child Support (or Spousal Support)](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-your-income-for-taxes-may-not-be-your-income-for-child-support-or-spousal-support/) - Podcast #76 - Why Your Income for Taxes May Not Be Your Income for Child Support (or Spousal Support) Parents who pay child support, and some parents who receive child support, are can be very surprised, when a judge, arbitrator, or lawyer acting as a family law mediator, say that a parent’s income for child support is NOT - [What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-am-i-legally-required-to-do-first-after-separating/) - Podcast 79 - What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating? Separating from a spouse or partner is, without a question, a very difficult and busy time. It can seem like there are lots of things to do. But what are separated spouses legally required to do first when they separate? Since the - [Can Separated Parents Agree to No Child Support?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/can-separated-parents-agree-to-no-child-support/) - Podcast #81 - Can Separated Parents Agree to No Child Support? After separation, many parents feel it is just simpler to agree there should be no child support than follow the law. Child support is often a point of controversy after parents separate. Even though the Federal Government designed the Child Support Guidelines in 1997 to bring - [Mistakes People Make When Doing Their Own Separation Agreement](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/mistakes-people-make-when-doing-their-own-separation-agreement/) - 82-Mistakes People Make When Doing Their Own Separation Agreement After separating, many spouses and parents try to work out the issues between them on their own, and to make sure that what they decide “stays decided” they put it into a written separation agreement. The recent changes to the Family Law Legislation encourage people to - [Divorce - What Does It Mean? How Do I Get One?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/divorce-what-does-it-mean-how-do-i-get-one/) - Podcast #3 - Divorce - What Does It Mean? How Do I Get One? This episode discusses divorce. What does it mean to be divorced? Who can get divorced? How do you get a divorce? What does a spouse have to prove to be divorced? Why might a judge refuse to grant a divorce? This - [What Say Do Children Get in Separation and Divorce](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-say-do-children-get-in-separation-and-divorce/) - Podcast #5 - What Say Do Children Get in Separation and Divorce John Schuman, the host of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, is a recognized expert in the area of getting the voice of children before the courts, mediators and arbitrators. This “recorded live” episode is about children and how much say they should get - [Why You Need A Will?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-you-need-a-will/) - Family lawyer John Schuman gives an easy-to-understand explanation of why you need a last will and testament - [How to Get Spousal Support (Alimony)](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-get-spousal-support-alimony/) - Toronto family lawyer John P. Schuman explains the difference between spousal support and alimony in the areas of divorce - [How To Get Spousal Support](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-get-spousal-support/) - What is the difference between spousal support and alimony? Spousal support is the Canadian term and in the US is called alimony. Its is one of the most contentious areas of divorce - [Child Support and Child Support Guidelines In Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/child-support-and-child-support-guidelines-in-ontario/) - Details regarding child support and its guidelines in Ontario - [Changing a Support Order](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/changing-a-support-order/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains how changing a support order is easier and simpler than setting support in the first case - in some cases much easier - [Child Support Expenses and Child Support Guidelines In Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/child-support-expenses-and-child-support-guidelines-in-ontario/) - John goes over child support guidelines and simplifies child support. Child support is based on income. The biological parents always pay child support however step parents can also be on the hook for child support. - [From Child Support Woes to Spousal Support: DSF’s Family Law Seminar](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/from-child-support-woes-to-spousal-support-dsfs-family-law-seminar/) - Toronto family lawyer, John Schuman introduced the seminar welcoming the array of important topics, answering questions and sharing insight on child support, spousal support and child custody in regards to separation and divorce. - [Why Income for Taxes is Different from Income for Support](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-income-for-taxes-is-different-from-income-for-support/) - Podcast #6 - Why Income for Taxes is Different from Income for Support This episode discussed how a self-employed person's income for support can be much different, usually higher, than what that person shows on their tax return. This is the case even when the self-employed person is being entirely honest on his or her - [Child Support in Ontario/Canada: Who Pays and How Much?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/child-support-in-ontario-canada-who-pays-and-how-much/) - Podcast #10 - Child Support in Ontario/Canada: Who Pays and How Much? In this episode of the Family Law Podcast discusses the basics of Child Support in Ontario and in Canada. It starts with who pays and then moves on to explain how much child support should be paid by going over the calculation. There - [Entitlement to Spousal Support](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/entitlement-to-spousal-support/) - One of the biggest possible mistakes to make is the assumption that a spouse is entitled to spousal support - [How to Have an Enforceable Marriage Contract in Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-have-an-enforceable-marriage-contract-in-ontario/) - Podcast #4 - How to Have an Enforceable Marriage Contract in Ontario This episode on the enforceability of Ontario marriage contracts (called “prenups” in the United States) was recorded live at the intimate and interactive discussion of family law issues. This episode contains critical information for anyone who may need a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement: - [How Your Heart Can Get You Into Financial Trouble](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-your-heart-can-get-you-into-financial-trouble/) - Podcast #8 - How Your Heart Can Get You Into Financial Trouble - Step Children and Matrimonial Homes (Special Valentines Day Edition) This episode was a special live recording of Valentine's Day discussion of Family Law Issues. In light of the day, the topic of discussion was how your heart can get you into financial - [The Law of Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-law-of-marriage-contracts-and-cohabitation-agreements/) - One way to avoid many common family law problems, which is much more common than many people would suspect, is for a couple to get a marriage contract or cohabitation agreements - [What Happens if You Breach a Family Court Order](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-happens-if-you-breach-a-family-court-order/) - Podcast #77 - What Happens if You Breach a Family Court Order People engaged in Family Court litigation often express enormous frustration when their former spouses breach Family Court Orders. Those breaches can mean the kids don’t have a relationship with a parent, can cause financial hardship, or, can drag family court proceedings to a - [How to Give to Your Kids, But Not Their Spouse/Partners](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-give-to-your-kids-but-not-their-spouse-partners/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [How to Get Help for Your Child’s Special Needs in Ontario Public Schools](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-get-help-for-your-childs-special-needs-in-ontario-public-schools/) - In this Episode, Education Lawyer, John Schuman explains how special education works in Ontario public schools and under Ontario Law so that parents can get their children the help they need. - [Financial Disclosure in Family Law Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/financial-disclosure-in-family-law-cases/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains what disclosure is necessary in family law cases when spouses have to provide it and what happens when one spouse is not satisfied with the disclosure provided - [Financial Disclosure in Family Law Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/financial-disclosure-in-family-law-cases-2/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains what disclosure is necessary in family law cases when spouses have to provide it and what happens when one spouse is not satisfied with the disclosure provided - [How to Keep Your Money in Separation and Divorce](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-keep-your-money-in-separation-and-divorce/) - Family lawyer John Schuman gives many useful tips on family court, child support, alimony, property, matrimonial home, and ADR - [How to Keep Your Money in Separation and Divorce](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-keep-your-money-in-separation-and-divorce-2/) - Family lawyer John Schuman discusses how to keep more of your money in separation or divorce. - [Resolving Children's issues Outside of Court](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/resolving-childrens-issues-outside-of-court/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains the options for working out custody/access issues without resort to the Courts - [Is Family Court Biased?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/is-family-court-biased/) - Family Lawyer John Schuman explores the issue of what, besides the law, influences judges when they make decisions in Family Law cases - [Sharing The Holidays After Separation](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/sharing-the-holidays-after-separation/) - Family lawyer John Schuman gives useful parenting, child custody and Family Law tips on how to share your children over important holidays - [Ontario Private Schools, Standards and Education Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/ontario-private-schools-standards-and-education-law/) - Family lawyer John Schuman explains how Ontario Education applies and does not apply to Ontario Private Schools - [What Ontario Public Schools Must Do About Bullying](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/what-ontario-public-schools-must-do-about-bullying/) - Education Lawyer, John Schuman, explains what children have a right to expect that their public school will do to prevent bullying and what the school must do when bullying happens - [How to Prepare for Family Mediation](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-prepare-for-family-mediation/) - Family Lawyer, John Schuman, goes over what every separated spouse or parent should do to prepare for family mediation - [The Rights of Students During Ontario Teacher Strikes](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-rights-of-students-during-ontario-teacher-strikes/) - Family Lawyer, John Schuman, highlights the rights of students during Ontario teacher strikes - [Can You Be Better Off Financially If You Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/can-you-be-better-off-financially-if-you-divorce/) - Family Lawyer, John Schuman, explains whether or not you can be financially better off post-divorce - [Resolving Family Law Disputes While the Family Courts Are Closed Due to COVID-19](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/resolving-family-law-disputes-while-the-family-courts-are-closed-due-to-covid-19/) - Family lawyer John P. Schuman explains the procedures available to get your Family Law Matter resolved, even while the Courts are closed - [Can Parents Get Private School Tuition Back Due to COVID-19?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/can-parents-get-private-school-tuition-back-due-to-covid-19/) - Education lawyer John Schuman explains how Ontario Education Law may give parents some avenues to seek money back from Ontario Private Schools who are charging tuition while school is out due to the pandemic - [Is COVID19 A Good Time to Separate or Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/is-covid19-a-good-time-to-separate-or-divorce/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Who Pays the Costs of an Ontario Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/who-pays-the-costs-of-an-ontario-divorce/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [How Are Pensions Divided in Divorce?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-are-pensions-divided-in-divorce/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [How to Pay Less Child Support](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-pay-less-child-support/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Child Support Does Not End at 18](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/child-support-does-not-end-at-18/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [Can You Get Divorced In Canada?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/can-you-get-divorced-in-canada/) - Family lawyer John Schuman provides some important information for making that decision - [HR Employment Webinar September 21 - Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/hr-employment-webinar-september-21-marty-rabinovitch/) - Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) conducted a free HR/employment webinar hosted by lawyer Marty Rabinovitch. This program has been approved and qualifies for 1 hour and 30 minutes of substantive CPD hours with the Law Society of Ontario. Additionally, the webinar is also HRPA approved. Marty Rabinovitch heads the employment law group at Devry Smith - [Why do clients need mediation? - Toronto Mediator Eric Gossin](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/why-do-clients-need-mediation-toronto-mediator-eric-gossin/) -  Toronto mediator Eric Gossin is a part of DSF's mediation team who provides an efficient and cost-effective method of dispute resolution thus providing a forum for constructive and positive discussion between the parties at a dispute. It suggests an alternative to a trial or arbitration, where the outcome is imposed by a third - [How To Comply With The New Occupational Health And Safety Regulations](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-to-comply-with-the-new-occupational-health-and-safety-regulations/) - Employment lawyer Meghan Ferguson covers important tips to remember in order to comply with the new occupational health and safety regulations that requires that every business must follow thorough health and safety training. - [Real Estate Power Of Attorney In Canada](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/real-estate-power-of-attorney-in-canada/) - A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone to act on your behalf regarding your banking, real estate and more.... - [DSF is happy to welcome Steven Huryn](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/dsf-is-happy-to-welcome-steven-huryn/) - DSF is happy to welcome Steven Huryn as an articling student. He recently graduated from the Juris Doctor program at the University of Western Ontario and while attending law school he received several academic honours. Prior to studying law, Steven completed his Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Environmental Science at the University of Toronto. He enjoys interacting with people and problem solving, which is in large part what motivated him to become a lawyer. Welcome, Steven! - [DSF Welcomes Kenna Bromley to our Barrie Family Law group](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/dsf-welcomes-kenna-bromley-to-our-barrie-family-law-group/) - Before joining DSF, Kenna advocated on behalf of clients at a law firm in Orillia where she gained extensive litigation experience in divorce and separation, custody, access, support, property, and child protection proceedings. Kenna has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario with her practice taking her to the courtroom often for conferences, summaries, motions and trials. Kenna is also actively involved as a volunteer for various causes including community outreach, charitable events, and currently, serves as vice-chair and board member for the Barrie Women and Children's shelter. - [Devry Smith Frank LLP at Advice Scene](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/devry-smith-frank-llp-at-advice-scene/) - People often ask the Toronto Family Lawyers at DSF if we can protect their rights without going to court. We know how to get people the results they want through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law. - [Larry Keown Interviewed for Ryerson Journalism Article on Employment Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/larry-keown-interviewed-for-ryerson-journalism-article-on-employment-law/) - Senior partner, Larry W. Keown is quoted in this article from the Ryerson Review of Journalism. Check it out! - [How Ontario Land Transfer Tax Works](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/how-ontario-land-transfer-tax-works/) - Toronto real estate lawyer. Robert P. Adourian provides some information on How Ontario Land Transfer Tax Works during an interview at the Real Estate 101 Show. - [Doug Ford v. Bill Blair Defamation Interview with Marty Rabinovitch](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/doug-ford-v-bill-blair-defamation-interview-with-marty-rabinovitch/) - Marty Rabinovitch discusses the defamation matter between Toronto councilor Doug Ford and Police Chief Bill Blair on Global News with Leslie Roberts. - [Clever Tax Scam Costing Canadians Thousands!](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/clever-tax-scam-costing-canadians-thousands/) - DSF is currently defending victims of a classic business losses scheme where perpetrators take a lump sum of cash from taxpayers upfront, promising to pay it back – with dividends – after investing it. - [Regulatory Changes To The Occupational Health And Safety Act](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/regulatory-changes-to-the-occupational-health-and-safety-act/) - Sandra Excellent from the Public Sector Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) covers what basic requirements are expected to come into compliance with new changes to the Occupational Health and Safety act. - [Personal Injury Claim In Toronto- Help We Need More Money!](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/personal-injury-claim-in-toronto-help-we-need-more-money/) - Ontario personal injury lawyers provide an overview of the elements in a personal injury claim in Toronto at the Pain Management Conference. - [Case Law of Mental Illness Accommodation in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/case-law-of-mental-illness-accommodation-in-the-workplace/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch covers recent case law of mental illness accommodation in the workplace. - [Mental Illness Accommodation in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/mental-illness-accommodation-in-the-workplace/) - Meghan Ferguson covers important topics in relation to dealing with mental illness accommodation in the workplace. - [Looking For Mental Illness Signs in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/looking-for-mental-illness-signs-in-the-workplace/) - Tara Dubrow covers important topics in relation to dealing with mental illness and noticing mental illness signs in the workplace. - [Sex, Drugs and Employment Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/sex-drugs-and-employment-law/) - Devry Smith Frank LLP's Human Resource Seminar, Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch covers topics related to sex, drugs and employment law. - [Handling For Cause Terminations](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/handling-for-cause-terminations/) - Toronto employment lawyer Larry Keown covers topics related to for cause terminations, which is one of the most interesting and befuddling areas of the law according to Keown. There are many pitfalls and is something that should be taken seriously. - [Employees With Disabilities: Employee Rights In The Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employees-with-disabilities-employee-rights-in-the-workplace/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch talks about employees with disabilities and their rights in the workplace during his interview with Joe Terceira at the Real Estate 101 Show in Toronto. - [Human Rights Claims and Discrimination in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/human-rights-claims-and-discrimination-in-the-workplace/) - A Human rights claim is an action brought by someone who believes that they have been discriminated against on the basis of one or more of the grounds that has been set out by the human rights legislation, according to Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch - [Using An Employment Lawyer For Wrongful Dismissal](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/using-an-employment-lawyer-for-wrongful-dismissal/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch discusses both sides of terminating an employee with cause or without cause. He is interviewed by Joe Terceira on the Real Estate 101 Show. - [Hussain v. Suzuki Canada Ltd- Employment Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/hussain-v-suzuki-canada-ltd-employment-law/) - Alexandra Tratnik a Toronto employment lawyer talks about the Hussain v. Suzuki Canada Ltd. , a wrongful dismissal case for Toronto human resources professionals. - [Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Claims](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/workplace-safety-and-insurance-board-wsib-claims/) - Marty Rabinovitch speaks with human resources professionals about Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Claims and other related employment law issues. - [Employer Tax Considerations in Wrongful Dismissal Settlements](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employer-tax-considerations-in-wrongful-dismissal-settlements/) - Toronto employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch talks about employer tax considerations in wrongful dismissal settlements for Toronto human resources professionals - [Disability in the Workplace](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/disability-in-the-workplace/) - Marty Rabinovitch, a Toronto employment lawyer talks about disability in the workplace and disability discrimination in Toronto for human resources professionals. - [Social Media and Employment Law Issues - Terminations P.2](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/social-media-and-employment-law-issues-terminations-p-2/) - Christopher W. Statham is a Toronto employment lawyer that talks Toronto human resources professionals about social media, employment law issues in regards to firing employees for what they post on Facebook. - [Employment Law- Holiday Pay, Vacation Pays & Leaves of Absences](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employment-law-holiday-pay-vacation-pays-leaves-of-absences/) - Carrie Kennedy speaks with human resources professionals about holiday pay, vacation pay and leaves of absences for employees and other related employment law issues. - [Temporary Layoffs & Employment Law for Toronto Employers](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/temporary-layoffs-employment-law-for-toronto-employers/) - Toronto employment lawyer Carrie Kennedy talks to HR professionals about temporary layoffs and employment law - [Notice and Termination of Employees for Employers in Toronto](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/notice-and-termination-of-employees-for-employers-in-toronto/) - William Smith, a Toronto employment lawyer talks to Toronto human resources professionals about "The Theory of Reasonable Notice" and “Termination of Employees” and employee law - [Toronto Family Lawyer John Schuman Talks About Child Custody](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/toronto-family-lawyer-john-schuman-talks-about-child-custody/) - John Schuman discusses what you should know about child custody and how the courts view cases in this episode of "To Your Success TV" with host Ken Wells. - [Devry Employment Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/devry-employment-law/) - If you have been fired or if your job is in jeopardy or if you are an employer facing staffing issues you need to consult with a Toronto employment lawyer - [Family Law Seminar January 20, 2015](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/family-law-seminar-january-20-2015/) - Family Law Seminar January 20, 2015 - Video Archive Loading Player 1. Introduction - John P. Schuman (00.00) 2. Equalization of "What?" - Property Division on Marriage Breakdown - F. Timothy Deeth (02.40) 3. Equalization of net family properties and Common Law Couples - Michelle Farb (16.07) 4. Weird and Archaic Solutions to Bad Financial - [Hiding Money In Family Law Cases](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/hiding-money-in-family-law-cases-2/) - Hiding money in family law cases in rarely a good idea but that doesn't stop people from trying to get away with it. - [Common Law Separation and Property Division](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/common-law-separation-and-property-division/) - Family lawyer John Schuman gives an in-depth, comprehensive, explanation of how common-law couples can divide their property when the relationship ends, and how they do not. - [Collaborative Family Law Toronto](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/collaborative-family-law-toronto/) - Collaborative Family Law is a Less Adversarial Way to Divorce. The York Collaborative Practice is a group of Lawyers, Financial Professionals and mental health practitioners practicing a refreshing newer approach to resolving divorce cases we felt the emotional cost of going court. - [Critical Information on Domestic Violence](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/critical-information-on-domestic-violence/) - Family lawyer John Schuman focuses on the critical things that people who have violence in their relationship must know - [Family Law Court Process - How Family Court Works In Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/family-law-court-process-how-family-court-works-in-ontario-2/) - John provides information on the process of going to court for a divorce or separation in Ontario during his interview at the Real Estate 101 Show. - [The Importance of Evidence in Family Court Cases: John Schuman & Justice Harvey Brownstone](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-importance-of-evidence-in-family-court-cases-john-schuman-justice-harvey-brownstone/) - DSF's family lawyer, John P. Schuman provides insights on The Importance of Evidence in Family Court during Episode 202 of Family Matters. - [Lawyer For Child Support - Child Support Information - Child Support Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/lawyer-for-child-support-child-support-information-child-support-ontario/) - DSF's family lawyer John P. Schuman discusses information about the guidelines to be followed for child support - [The Role Children Play In Divorce - Divorcing & Children](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-role-children-play-in-divorce-divorcing-children/) - How children may be affected by parents going through a divorce - [Devry Family Law](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/devry-family-law/) - The family law group at Devry Smith Frank LLP will help you deal with them objectively and provide support for successfully guiding you through the legal process. - [Social Media and Employment Law Issues- Hiring & Firing P.1](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/social-media-and-employment-law-issues-hiring-firing-p-1/) - Christopher W. Statham a Toronto employment lawyer talks about social media and employment law issues in regards to hiring employees and firing employees for Toronto human resources professionals. - [The DSF Difference: Devry Smith Frank’s Franchise Law And Distribution Law Group](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/the-dsf-difference-devry-smith-franks-franchise-law-and-distribution-law-group/) - DSF's Franchise Law and Distribution Law group regularly acts for parties in franchise and distribution systems. - [2014 Employment Law and Immigration Law Updates](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/2014-employment-law-and-immigration-law-updates/) - Toronto immigration lawyer Asher Frankel covers updates in employment law and immigration law in 2014. “To say that 2013 was an eventful year from an immigration perspective is a bit of an understatement,” Frankel says. - [Answering All Your Questions About Family Law Legal Fees](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/answering-all-your-questions-about-family-law-legal-fees/) - Can family law lawyers handle family law cases with a flat rate? In the majority of cases, family lawyers cannot handle a case for a flat rate, because family law litigants are usually driven beyond pure reason, usually it is emotional. - [Child support from a parent who lives the high-life](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/child-support-from-a-parent-who-lives-the-high-life/) - My spouse lives the high-life, but reports almost nothing on their tax return. Does that mean they pay almost no child support to? - [Devry Smith Frank LLP Toronto Great 5 Star Review by Bart U.](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/devry-smith-frank-llp-toronto-great-5-star-review-by-bart-u/) - After two unsuccessful attempts at obtaining a U.S. investor visa through another law firm, I was referred to Mr. Asher Frankel at DSF. Asher has provided me with valuable insight and support and worked tirelessly at re-inventing my application. He was also very accommodating and worked around my challenging schedule. Under Asher’s guidance I was - [Do I still have to pay child support?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/do-i-still-have-to-pay-child-support/) - John P. Schuman discusses when a child is over 18 years old and wants to take an extra year of high school. He advises if you still need to pay child support in this situation. - [Does getting separated or divorced mean going to court?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/does-getting-separated-or-divorced-mean-going-to-court/) - John Schuman answers the frequently asked question, "does getting separated or divorced mean going to court"? - [Education Law Devry Smith Frank LLP in Toronto](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/education-law-devry-smith-frank-llp-in-toronto/) - Education Lawyer John Schuman, talks about how he became interested in Education Law. John explains that he became a lawyer because he was interested in children's rights. - [Employment Contracts - Christopher Statham](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/employment-contracts-christopher-statham/) - Christopher Statham talks about employment contracts at the HR/Employment Seminar, more specifically he discusses termination clauses, consideration and restrictive covenants. - [Family Law Court Process - How Family Court Works In Ontario](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/family-law-court-process-how-family-court-works-in-ontario/) - John provides information on the process of going to court for a divorce or separation in Ontario during his interview at the Real Estate 101 Show. - [Family Law Questions Regarding Common Law Relationships?](https://devrylaw.ca/newsandmedia/family-law-questions-regarding-common-law-relationships/) - Toronto lawyer John P. 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