The Power of a Great Dissent
Last night, I attended an advance screening of RBG, a documentary focusing on the career of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, …
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The Inconvenience of Counsel is Not Grounds for a Change of Venue
A motion to transfer an estate matter that was commenced in the Brantford Superior Court of Justice to the
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What is a Rule 49 Offer to Settle?
Ontario is a jurisdiction where parties are encouraged to settle their legal disputes well before reaching the ultimate hearing of
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Should I Bring a Motion in the Estates Court Without Notice?
When is it appropriate to bring a motion in the Estates Court without notice? The answer requires consideration of both
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Who Holds the Copyright to an Obituary?
When someone composes an obituary for a loved one who has passed away, carefully selecting the photograph to go along
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Santa Claus in the Courts
Aside from the seminal yet apparently unreported decision of The State of New York v. Kris Kringle, which was dramatized
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Fraudulent Conveyance and The Estate Planning Defence
We have previously blogged on Fraudulent Conveyance. This cause of action can, on occasion, be met with a defence that
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Supreme Court Advocacy
I was able to attend a recent CPD program by the Advocate’s Society titled “Supreme Court of Canada Advocacy.” A
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Estate Litigation and Summary Judgment Motions
Litigation surrounding the estate of a deceased person can be protracted and emotional for the parties involved. Unfortunately, given the
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Can an Estate Sue Without Probate?
The commencement of litigation requires a Plaintiff to have standing to sue; and Probate (or a Certificate of Appointment of
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