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10 Common Car Accident Injuries

March 22, 2021 - Motor vehicle collisions can be traumatic events, and their effects on an accident victim’s life could be far-reaching.…

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Safety Tips to Prevent Boating Accidents

March 22, 2021 - As the season changes and the weather gets warmer, people across the province flock to Ontario’s lakes, rivers, and…

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How has COVID-19 changed the closing of real estate transactions?

March 20, 2021 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO

Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act View All

Positive Developments for Housing Providers on Reasonable Accommodations

May 22, 2019 - Two recent decisions of the Human Rights Tribunal are instructive for those in property management with respect to the… Read Moreabout Positive Developments for Housing Providers on Reasonable Accommodations

Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?

January 17, 2019 - Joe Hoffer discusses the employer’s perspective of terminating people with disabilities. https://youtu.be/sttfm_fANXc Read Moreabout Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?

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The Partners, Associates and Staff deeply regret the passing of our friend, partner and colleague Frank Highley

February 21, 2020 - Frank was an icon in the London legal community and was instrumental in the birth and growth of the practice of insolvency… Read Moreabout The Partners, Associates and Staff deeply regret the passing of our friend, partner and colleague Frank Highley

Municipal Election

August 27, 2018 - Ontario is in the midst of municipal elections to be held on October 22, 2018. There have been a number of changes to… Read Moreabout Municipal Election

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Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?

January 17, 2019 - Joe Hoffer discusses the employer’s perspective of terminating people with disabilities. https://youtu.be/sttfm_fANXc Read Moreabout Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?

Hiring People with a Disability: Employers’ Perspectives Webcast

January 17, 2019 - … Read Moreabout Hiring People with a Disability: Employers’ Perspectives Webcast

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law View All

Commercial Landlords: Managing the Risk of an Insolvent Tenant

November 3, 2020 - Two recent decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario highlight the exposure that commercial landlords have to insolvent… Read Moreabout Commercial Landlords: Managing the Risk of an Insolvent Tenant

Anything businesses should know about advertising on social media?

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AGM’s During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 7, 2020 - Spring is often AGM season in the condominium industry but as we all are experiencing, spring 2020 brings with it unprecedented… Read Moreabout AGM’s During the COVID-19 Crisis

COVID-19 and Condominiums

March 17, 2020 - As with every other company and industry at the moment, we know that our condominium clients have concerns about how… Read Moreabout COVID-19 and Condominiums

Debtor Creditor Law View All

Commercial Landlords: Managing the Risk of an Insolvent Tenant

Anything businesses should know about advertising on social media?

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With COVID-19 vaccinations becoming available, what should employers consider when drafting a vaccination policy?

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Can someone leave their spouse out of a Will and give their money to someone else?

August 14, 2020 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO Read Moreabout Can someone leave their spouse out of a Will and give their money to someone else?

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

Ask a Lawyer with Iain Sneddon

February 5, 2021 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO Read Moreabout Ask a Lawyer with Iain Sneddon

How does collaborative family law differ from traditional family law negotiation?

January 22, 2021 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO Read Moreabout How does collaborative family law differ from traditional family law negotiation?

Farm Regulation View All

AgriLaw: Who Owns Surplus Railroad Lands?

May 17, 2018 - Railway companies historically acquired portions of agricultural lands for the construction and operation of their railways.… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: Who Owns Surplus Railroad Lands?

AgriLaw: Property Transfers – Undue Influence and Unconscionability?

December 21, 2017 - Property conveyances between family and friends may often be at less than fair market value. Such transactions may later… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: Property Transfers – Undue Influence and Unconscionability?

Land Ownership View All

What is a Litigation Guardian?

January 14, 2019 - This post will explain the roles of a litigation guardian, his or her duties, conflicts of interest, and how a guardian… Read Moreabout What is a Litigation Guardian?

AgriLaw: Who Owns Surplus Railroad Lands?

May 17, 2018 - Railway companies historically acquired portions of agricultural lands for the construction and operation of their railways.… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: Who Owns Surplus Railroad Lands?

Landlord and Tenant Law View All

Ontario Pauses Residential Evictions Again

January 14, 2021 - On January 13, 2021 the Province filed Ontario Regulation 13/21 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection… Read Moreabout Ontario Pauses Residential Evictions Again

IT’S FRIDAY THE 13th: SO MORE CHANGES FROM THE LANDLORD TENANT BOARD!

November 16, 2020 - The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) has amended some of its Rules of Procedure and Guidelines in order to ensure consistency… Read Moreabout IT’S FRIDAY THE 13th: SO MORE CHANGES FROM THE LANDLORD TENANT BOARD!

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Can businesses that have been harassed online or given negative reviews sue?

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Summary Judgment in Multi-Defendant Proceedings (a case comment on Canaccord Genuity Corp. v. Pilot, 2015 ONCA 716)

May 6, 2019 - This is a discussion of the 2015 Court of Appeal for Ontario decision in Canaccord Genuity Corp. v. Pilot (2015 ONCA… Read Moreabout Summary Judgment in Multi-Defendant Proceedings (a case comment on Canaccord Genuity Corp. v. Pilot, 2015 ONCA 716)

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Cannabis Legalization: One Year Later

October 18, 2019 - Kristin Ley is featured in the Industry Spotlight segment of the latest RHB TV episode where she discusses the operational… Read Moreabout Cannabis Legalization: One Year Later

The Cannabis Act: A gift to lawyers that will keep on giving

October 16, 2018 - Check out Cohen Highley's very own Joe Hoffer as he speaks on the Cannabis Act. Read Moreabout The Cannabis Act: A gift to lawyers that will keep on giving

Privacy Law View All

Anything businesses should know about advertising on social media?

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Can businesses that have been harassed online or given negative reviews sue?

October 19, 2020 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO Read Moreabout Can businesses that have been harassed online or given negative reviews sue?

Rent Control Bulletins View All

IT’S FRIDAY THE 13th: SO MORE CHANGES FROM THE LANDLORD TENANT BOARD!

LANDLORD TENANT BOARD RELEASES UPDATE PLAN FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

November 2, 2020 - Last week the LTB released details of their interim plan to address the backlog of pending Applications. The backlog… Read Moreabout LANDLORD TENANT BOARD RELEASES UPDATE PLAN FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

Rental Housing Law View All

PROVINCE TABLES ITS “RENT FREEZE” LEGISLATION: HERE ARE SOME DETAILS

September 18, 2020 - Note that this legislation is first reading only and the Bill is subject to change. Today the Province tabled… Read Moreabout PROVINCE TABLES ITS “RENT FREEZE” LEGISLATION: HERE ARE SOME DETAILS

FRPO RTA Webinars

September 17, 2020 - Hello all, We have attached notice of the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) RTA Webinars,… Read Moreabout FRPO RTA Webinars

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IT’S FRIDAY THE 13th: SO MORE CHANGES FROM THE LANDLORD TENANT BOARD!

Stuart McAlister – Protect your Business – on Dream Hustle with Shana Recker

September 26, 2019 - Read Moreabout Stuart McAlister – Protect your Business – on Dream Hustle with Shana Recker

Wills & Estates View All

Is there a time as to how long someone has to contest a Will?

September 8, 2020 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO Read Moreabout Is there a time as to how long someone has to contest a Will?

Is an estate executor required to read the Will to all family members?

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Matthew Reid

Matt practises in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury litigation. Matt attended Western University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in 2009 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa in 2012. Matt was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2013.

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Megan Jenner

Megan practices in the corporate/commercial, real estate and estate planning department. Megan obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2019. Prior to her call to the Bar, Megan was both a summer student and completed her articles at Cohen Highley, where she gained experience in…

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Kristin Ley

Kristin's practice focuses on residential and commercial tenancies, human rights, condominium law and appellate advocacy. She works exclusively for housing providers and landlords with respect to all lease issues. Kristin regularly speaks at property management conferences and teaches human rights training courses to landlords and property managers.