Third-Party Litigation Funding
Third-party litigation funding involves investment firms providing money to litigants (usually plaintiffs) to cover their costs. In return, investors receive …
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Procedural Fairness in Estate Litigation
Procedural fairness tends to be an issue that comes up in administrative law cases; it puts at issue “what it
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Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s 2023 Annual Conference
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s (“FDRIO”) 2023 Annual Conference. FDRIO is
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Preserving the Family Business under RJR-MacDonald
An interesting case came to my attention from the Canadian Lawyer with respect to a preservation order that was made
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Falsetto v. Falsetto – Make sure you serve all affidavits before you cross-examine someone
The recent decision of Falsetto v. Falsetto, 2023 ONSC 1351, offers an excellent reminder of the potential pitfalls of how
Maintaining Privacy in Estate Matters
An article yesterday in the Toronto Star reports that the Ontario Court of Appeal recently heard a “secret” appeal in
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Does the 2-year Basic Limitation Period Apply to Passing of Accounts Litigation?
The answer to this question varies depending on the circumstances. The main idea is that the basic limitation period only
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The Shocking Impact of Costs in Litigation
In a recent matter involving a construction lien, the contractor received a judgment against the homeowners in the amount of
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Litigation Guardians and Settlement Approval
Earlier this week I wrote about mediations and settlements involving parties under disability. Pursuant to Rule 7.01(1) of the Rules
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Have all Parties Consented to your draft Order Giving Directions?
When we are proceeding to request consent orders giving directions, counsel may sometimes assume that a judge will sign off
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