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June 5, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on AM980
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May 1, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96
Rent Control Bulletins View All
April 25, 2017 - The Province has introduced draft legislation to amend the RTA. The legislation is in “draft” form and the date…
Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act View All
Employing Individuals with Disabilites
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Benefit to hiring individuals with disablities
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Employing Individuals with Disabilites
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Benefit to hiring individuals with disablities
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Employing Individuals with Disabilites
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Benefit to hiring individuals with disablities
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Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law View All
Student Loans and Bankruptcy
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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
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: 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
AgriLaw: Petition Drains – Who Pays the Environmental Assessment Costs?
October 3, 2016 - Landowners desiring to improve agricultural drainage are authorized under Ontario’s Drainage Act to petition area… Read Moreabout AgriLaw: Petition Drains – Who Pays the Environmental Assessment Costs?
Family Law View All
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
Determining Child Support
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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
Landlord and Tenant Law View All
Important Changes to Review and Appeal Deadlines
October 3, 2016 - On October 24, 2016, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation ("MPAC") mailed out Property Assessment Notices to… Read Moreabout Important Changes to Review and Appeal Deadlines
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
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
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Employing Individuals with Disabilites
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Benefit to hiring individuals with disablities
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Personal Injury Law View All
Pitfalls of Unionized Disability Insurance
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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
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The Lawyers Weekly
October 13, 2015 - New Money from Old
Refurbishing apartment buildings can be lucrative, as long as you can work within rent control rules
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Rent Control Bulletin (September 2015)
September 10, 2015 - Do you have a Policy and Complaint Mechanism for Addressing Tenant Allegations of Harassment and Discrimination?
The… Read Moreabout Rent Control Bulletin (September 2015)
Wills & Estates View All
The Trouble with Joint Bank Accounts and the Right of Survivorship
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Does Your Ex-Spouse Have an Interest in Your Estate?
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