Believe It or Not!
Believe It or Not! Cell phone maker, Motorola, is being sued for $35 million by a guy who was injured when his vehicle was hit by another vehicle when the other driver lost control while reaching for her cell phone! The Ohio owners of a golden retriever, who was injured by an invisible electrical fence, […]
Living Together Does Not Equal Marriage
Living Together Does Not Equal Marriage The only real difference between living together and being married is a piece of paper – right?! Although the number of couples who are living together is on the rise, they do not always benefit from the same rights as those who are legally wed. There is a misconception […]
What you need to know if you are stopped by the police
What you need to know if you are stopped by the police While much of our legal knowledge comes courtesy of Hollywood, it is important to keep in mind that it is just television and it is usually based on American not Canadian law. In this article we provide you with some basic information about […]
Assuring Good Title
Assuring Good Title Buying a home is the biggest purchase most of us will make. With so much money on the line, the last thing you need, is to find out some unknown person has a claim on your home or to have a problem that will make it difficult for you to refinance or […]
PUT IT IN WRITING – The importance of shareholder agreements
PUT IT IN WRITING – The importance of shareholder agreements When setting up a business there are three formats to consider – sole proprietorship, partnership and incorporation. Each has advantages and disadvantages depending on the particular circumstances. When two or more people are going into business together, they must obviously choose between partnership and incorporation. […]
It’s that time of year again!
It’s that time of year again! The winter season is upon us and that means snow, ice, slippery conditions – and falls! If you are the victim of a fall, and more than just your pride is injured, you would be wise to promptly seek legal advice. Timing is particularly critical if the fall occurs […]
Duties of Departing Executive Employees
Duties of Departing Executive Employees Executive employees owe their employer a duty of loyalty as well as a fiduciary duty. The fiduciary duty arises when an employee is in a position of trust vis-a-vis the employer. Top management and other executives assume this mantle since they are normally charged with an initiative and responsibility far […]
Same-Sex Relationships: A Few Legal Rights and Obligations
Same-Sex Relationships: A Few Legal Rights and Obligations Up until recently, those who were involved in a same-sex relationship had very little in the way of legal protections. However, during the last year, the provincial government passed legislation defining same-sex partners and extending certain rights and obligations to same-sex partners. In this article we will […]
All I Need is A Simple Will…Or do I?
All I Need is A Simple Will…Or do I? A simple will may be all you need, but a little bit of complexity through the creative use of trusts can save your estate some money and give you peace of mind. Delayed Distribution Trust The most commonly used will trust is the “delayed distribution” trust […]
No Will! – Now What?
No Will! – Now What? Many people still do not have a will. Their reasons for not making this important document are many, including: “There’s lots of time”, “I really don’t need one since I don’t have much money” and “Everything just goes to my spouse anyway”. In fact, every adult should have a will. […]