Precedents
New Standard (Residential) Lease Template in Ontario as of April 30, 2018
The Ontario government is requiring all landlords to use a standard lease template for all new leases beginning April 30, 2018. Lawyers are encouraged to make themselves familiar with the terms of this new lease so they can advise clients of their obligations and rights under the new lease. The information below is taken from… Read More »
Categories: Uncategorized, Precedents, Real Estate, Risk Management & Claims PreventionPrepare your client for trial and avoid a malpractice claim
I recently spoke about preparing your client for trial and avoiding a malpractice claim at the Advocates’ Society “Practice Essentials: Managing Your Way to Trial Success” CPD chaired by Emily C. Cole and Norm J. Emblem. The CPD spurred us to create a Client Trial Preparation Checklist to help you cover the bases with your clients. I hope the thoughts below… Read More »
Categories: Communication Errors, Precedents, Risk Management Strategies, Civil Litigation, Risk Management & Claims PreventionForm Of Order In Applications To Prove A Lost Will Under Ontario Rule 75.02
Cross-posted on the SLAW blog (www.slaw.ca) As part of a brief endorsement dated November 3, 2009 in RE: IN THE ESTATE OF Evelyn O’Reilly, et. al., Justice D. M. Brown of the Superior Court Of Justice–Ontario provided some useful direction on the form and content of an order in applications to prove a lost will… Read More »
Categories: Precedents, Wills & Estates