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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…

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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…

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Will Insurance Companies Hire Private Investigators?

May 2, 2019 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FRESH RADIO 103.1FM

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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

How much can be awarded in a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Canada?

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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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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?

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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

Kitec Plumbing and the Potential Purchase of a Condominium Unit in Ontario

October 12, 2018 - Introduced in Canada around 1995, “Kitec Plumbing” was a plumbing system designed to replace typical copper water… Read Moreabout Kitec Plumbing and the Potential Purchase of a Condominium Unit in Ontario

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Age Discrimination and Employee Health Benefits

February 28, 2019 - Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Decision finds legislation allowing differential treatment with respect to the health… Read Moreabout Age Discrimination and Employee Health Benefits

Restrictions of Cannabis use in the workplace

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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

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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

What is Net Family Property?

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Rights of Parents Smoking or Using Marijuana Around Children?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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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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.

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Benjamin Blay

Ben practises in commercial litigation, including insolvency, secured transactions, Internet law, contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, real estate litigation, creditor remedies, debt recovery, estate litigation and commercial tenancy matters.

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Bradley Stone

Brad was the winner of the Rogers Bereskin and Parr Prize in intellectual property. Brad has practised in London since his call to the bar in 1987. He specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance law and personal injury. Brad is a member of the Middlesex Law Association and the Canadian Defence Lawyers’ Association.