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August 17, 2017 - Cohen Highley is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Lauersen to our Paralegal services team.
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August 1, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH Radio
Announcements View All
August 1, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH Radio
Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act View All
Employing Individuals with Disabilites
March 31, 2017 - Read Moreabout Employing Individuals with Disabilites
Benefit to hiring individuals with disablities
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Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law View All
Student Loans and Bankruptcy
August 5, 2014 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96: Student Loans and Bankruptcy Read Moreabout Student Loans and Bankruptcy
That Debt is Statute-Barred: Not So Fast
December 12, 2012 - In December 2005, Kenneth Temple incurred a debt in the amount of $425,000.00 with a maturity date of May 31, 2006.… Read Moreabout That Debt is Statute-Barred: Not So Fast
Condominium Law View All
Termination of Management Contracts
November 3, 2016 - A recent decision by the Ontario Small Claims Court has some important lessons for condominium boards and property management… Read Moreabout Termination of Management Contracts
Giving Proper Notice of Owners’ Meetings
September 3, 2016 - Under Section 45 of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the "Act"), anything required to be approved by a vote of any owners… Read Moreabout Giving Proper Notice of Owners’ Meetings
Debtor Creditor Law View All
Mortgagors Beware – Inflated Interest on Default May Offend the Interest Act
June 21, 2016 - INTRODUCTION
Can a mortgagee stipulate an inflated interest rate that only applies in case of default? The Supreme… Read Moreabout Mortgagors Beware – Inflated Interest on Default May Offend the Interest Act
Employment Law View All
What you should know about Notice and Severance Packages
May 1, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96 Read Moreabout What you should know about Notice and Severance Packages
Pitfalls of Unionized Disability Insurance
March 29, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on Fresh Radio Read Moreabout Pitfalls of Unionized Disability Insurance
Energy Regulation View All
AgriLaw: “Serious and Irreversible Harm” – Wind Turbine Remedy
March 3, 2017 - Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act requires that, before interfering with a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: “Serious and Irreversible Harm” – Wind Turbine Remedy
Environmental Liability – New Protection
February 12, 2016 - Under Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act, current and former owners of contaminated land may be held responsible… Read Moreabout Environmental Liability – New Protection
Environmental Regulation View All
AgriLaw: Spill Damages – When is the Ministry of the Environment Liable?
June 29, 2017 - Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act (EPA) authorizes the Ministry of the Environment to participate in the investigation,… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: Spill Damages – When is the Ministry of the Environment Liable?
AgriLaw: Compensating Nuisance – Substantial and Unreasonable
November 3, 2016 - Landowners implementing measures to improve their own property may adversely impact their neighbour’s use and enjoyment… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: Compensating Nuisance – Substantial and Unreasonable
Family Law View All
How support payments differ for someone who is employed by a corporation he or she controls
June 30, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH Radio Read Moreabout How support payments differ for someone who is employed by a corporation he or she controls
Protecting your Custodial Rights
November 11, 2014 - Relationship breakdowns are emotionally difficult times, particularly when children are involved. Always seek legal… Read Moreabout Protecting your Custodial Rights
Farm Regulation View All
Tenant Rights – Chattels or Fixtures?
April 14, 2016 - Tenant farmers may by lease attempt to protect their rights to return of the means of production upon termination of… Read Moreabout Tenant Rights – Chattels or Fixtures?
Regulatory Restrictions – Recovering Financial Loss
November 18, 2015 - Agricultural businesses subject to government regulation may suffer financial loss resulting from regulatory restrictions. … Read Moreabout Regulatory Restrictions – Recovering Financial Loss
Land Ownership View All
What you should know about city transit plans and how the Expropriation Act could affect you
June 5, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on AM980 Read Moreabout What you should know about city transit plans and how the Expropriation Act could affect you
AgriLaw: “Serious and Irreversible Harm” – Wind Turbine Remedy
March 3, 2017 - Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act requires that, before interfering with a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: “Serious and Irreversible Harm” – Wind Turbine Remedy
Miscellaneous View All
An Overview of Civil Litigation in Ontario
November 29, 2016 - Whether you are suing (as a plaintiff or applicant) or being sued (as a named defendant or respondent), participation… Read Moreabout An Overview of Civil Litigation in Ontario
New Staff and Volunteer Background Screening Requirements Under The Retirement Homes Act, 2010
June 17, 2014 - As of January 1, 2014, section 64 of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) came into force and it imposes obligations… Read Moreabout New Staff and Volunteer Background Screening Requirements Under The Retirement Homes Act, 2010
Personal Injury Law View All
Pitfalls of Unionized Disability Insurance
March 29, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on Fresh Radio Read Moreabout Pitfalls of Unionized Disability Insurance
What is a Step-down Insurance Policy?
March 29, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on Fresh Radio
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Privacy Law View All
Privacy Considerations when Responding to a Police Request for a Tenant’s Personal Information
October 3, 2016 - The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA") governs the ways in which landlords collect,… Read Moreabout Privacy Considerations when Responding to a Police Request for a Tenant’s Personal Information
Real Estate Law View All
HST Issues for Builders
September 9, 2013 - The legalities of the HST are fortunately fairly straight forward.
The first issue relates to whether or not the… Read Moreabout HST Issues for Builders
Purchasing Decommissioned Gas Stations
May 2, 2013 - Should you buy that decommissioned gas station? Many old gas stations have been closed over the past several years and… Read Moreabout Purchasing Decommissioned Gas Stations
Rent Control Bulletins View All
Ontario Provides More Detail on Changes to the RTA: Draft Legislation
April 25, 2017 - The Province has introduced draft legislation to amend the RTA. The legislation is in “draft” form and the date… Read Moreabout Ontario Provides More Detail on Changes to the RTA: Draft Legislation
Rent Control Bulletin – AGI Update
December 23, 2016 - AGI UPDATE FOR 2017: NEW FEES, PROCESS AND FORMS, AND POTENTIAL MINEFIELD! Read Moreabout Rent Control Bulletin – AGI Update
Rental Housing Law View All
Ontario Provides More Detail on Changes to the RTA: Draft Legislation
April 25, 2017 - The Province has introduced draft legislation to amend the RTA. The legislation is in “draft” form and the date… Read Moreabout Ontario Provides More Detail on Changes to the RTA: Draft Legislation
When A Tenant Dies
April 20, 2017 - Read Moreabout When A Tenant Dies
Wills & Estates View All
The Trouble with Joint Bank Accounts and the Right of Survivorship
April 11, 2016 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on Fresh Radio Read Moreabout The Trouble with Joint Bank Accounts and the Right of Survivorship
Does Your Ex-Spouse Have an Interest in Your Estate?
April 11, 2016 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on Fresh FM Read Moreabout Does Your Ex-Spouse Have an Interest in Your Estate?
