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September 7, 2018 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96
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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…
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August 20, 2018 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96
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AODA Reporting Requirements
December 13, 2017 - If you are a private or non-profit corporation or organization with 20+ employees,
you are required to file a 2017… Read Moreabout AODA Reporting Requirements
Family loses fight for autistic son to have service dog in class
September 1, 2017 - The decision says Kenner Fee's family failed to prove that having his black Labrador Ivy in the classroom would help… Read Moreabout Family loses fight for autistic son to have service dog in class
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AODA Reporting Requirements
December 13, 2017 - If you are a private or non-profit corporation or organization with 20+ employees,
you are required to file a 2017… Read Moreabout AODA Reporting Requirements
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
Proposed Condominium Fees
September 18, 2017 - In accordance with the changes to the Condominium Act, 1998, the Condominium
Authority of Ontario (CAO) is expected… Read Moreabout Proposed Condominium Fees
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
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
Workplace Sexual Harassment
February 2, 2018 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96 Read Moreabout Workplace Sexual Harassment
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
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
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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
FRO and Child Support Payments
July 18, 2018 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on Fresh Radio Read Moreabout FRO and Child Support Payments
Are Child or Spousal Support Payments Tax Deductible?
March 4, 2018 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on AM980 Radio Read Moreabout Are Child or Spousal Support Payments Tax Deductible?
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?
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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?
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
What’s the difference between automotive injury awards versus non-automotive?
June 22, 2018 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96 Read Moreabout What’s the difference between automotive injury awards versus non-automotive?
How much can be awarded in a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Canada?
June 14, 2018 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96 Read Moreabout How much can be awarded in a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Canada?
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
Cannabis Rules
August 13, 2018 - Most multi-res industry professionals have now updated their leasing documents in anticipation of the legalization of… Read Moreabout Cannabis Rules
Rent Control Bulletin: Province Release – Mandatory Lease Form
February 13, 2018 - As expected, Ontario has introduced the mandatory "Prescribed Lease" to be
used for all standard apartment rental units… Read Moreabout Rent Control Bulletin: Province Release – Mandatory Lease Form
Rental Housing Law View All
Can Residential Rental Unit Owners Restrict Growing Cannabis in their Rental Units?
November 29, 2017 - The Cohen Highley Legal Moment on FM96 Read Moreabout Can Residential Rental Unit Owners Restrict Growing Cannabis in their Rental Units?
Failing to Remove Shoes in Rental unit
August 17, 2017 - Many residential landlords and property managers understand that the
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (he "RTA") is… Read Moreabout Failing to Remove Shoes in Rental unit
