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Smoking Ban Upheld in Quebec

August 19, 2019 - Since the legalization of marijuana (cannabis) in 2018, many condominium corporations have become increasingly interested…

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Are employers required to give employees time off work to vote in an election?

August 16, 2019 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO

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What determines Common Law in the eyes of the courts?

July 30, 2019 - 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?

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AODA View All

Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?

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Hiring People with a Disability: Employers’ Perspectives Webcast

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Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law 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?

What is “material prejudice” to a creditor in a bankruptcy?

November 24, 2018 - A case comment on Fiorito v Wiggins, 2017 ONCA 765 Background In October 2015, after several years of bitter custody… Read Moreabout What is “material prejudice” to a creditor in a bankruptcy?

Debtor Creditor Law View All

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)

What is “material prejudice” to a creditor in a bankruptcy?

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

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

Positive Developments for Housing Providers on Reasonable Accommodations

Changes to LTB Rules, Guidelines and Forms

December 18, 2018 - The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) has provided a few Holiday goodies and "lumps of coal" just in time for the Holidays!… Read Moreabout Changes to LTB Rules, Guidelines and Forms

Miscellaneous View All

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

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

News View All

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

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

Personal Injury Law View All

Rideshare Apps and Roadshare Accidents: Uber and Lyft

January 14, 2019 - Uber and Lyft are mobile phone applications that offer a simple to use alternative to taxis. Fares are pre-set, you… Read Moreabout Rideshare Apps and Roadshare Accidents: Uber and Lyft

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?

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

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

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

Rent Control Bulletins View All

Does My Rental Unit Need to be Registered with the CAO

April 16, 2019 - Rental properties may be registered as condominium corporations when they are built or converted to condominium corporations… Read Moreabout Does My Rental Unit Need to be Registered with the CAO

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

Rental Housing Law View All

Does My Rental Unit Need to be Registered with the CAO

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

Wills & Estates View All

Does a Will made during your first marriage end when the marriage does?

January 21, 2019 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96 Read Moreabout Does a Will made during your first marriage end when the marriage does?

If someone married dies without a Will, How is their wealth distributed?

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View Laura M. Glithero's Profile

Laura M. Glithero

Laura practises in the area of administrative law, including condominium, residential tenancies,municipal, planning and zoning, expropriations, and property tax and accessibility law. Laura is a member and active contributor to numerous condominium, development and housing industry organizations.

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Christian Jannetta

Christian practises in the areas of commercial litigation and insolvency law. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto in 2003 and his Bachelor of Laws through Western University in 2006. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007 and has appeared on behalf of clients before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.

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Kimberly Doucett

Kimberly practises exclusively in the area of family law and has gained extensive experience negotiating and litigating in the interests of her clients. She has appeared on behalf of her clients in the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal. She also holds her certification to practise Collaborative Family Law.