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Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025 By: Kristin Ley and Megan Alexander The Ontario Small Claims Court is a simplified branch of the Superior Court of Justice for resolving civil disputes up to $35,000, as of the date of this bulletin. It...
Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?
Joe Hoffer discusses the employer’s perspective of terminating people with disabilities. https://youtu.be/sttfm_fANXc
Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?
Joe Hoffer discusses the employer’s perspective of terminating people with disabilities. https://youtu.be/sttfm_fANXc
What is a Litigation Guardian?
This post will explain the roles of a litigation guardian, his or her duties, conflicts of interest, and how a guardian can be removed. A litigation guardian is a person appointed by the courts to represent another person at trial. A litigation guardian may be needed...
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025 By: Kristin Ley and Megan Alexander The Ontario Small Claims Court is a simplified branch of the Superior Court of Justice for resolving civil disputes up to $35,000, as of the date of this bulletin. It...
JUSTICE FOR PLAINTIFFS IN FIRST IN-PERSON JURY TRIAL SINCE THE PANDEMIC
Justice for Plaintiffs in personal injury matters is moving forward in London, after the long Covid delay, with the first civil jury trial in London since the pandemic recently being concluded. Lawyers Vicki Edgar and Alexa Duggan of Cohen Highley LLP attained a great...
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025 By: Kristin Ley and Megan Alexander The Ontario Small Claims Court is a simplified branch of the Superior Court of Justice for resolving civil disputes up to $35,000, as of the date of this bulletin. It...
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2025 Rent Increase Guideline
The Ministry of Housing has confirmed the rent increase guideline for 2025 will remain at 2.5%, unchanged from 2024, and will be in effect through December 31st, 2025. The Ministry is required to calculate and publicize the rent control guideline for the coming year...
Enforcing CAT orders through Ontario’s Small Claims Court
Enforcing CAT orders through Ontario’s Small Claims Court Monday, December 2, 2024 By Megan A. Alexander The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) handles disputes related to condo governance, but once a decision is made, enforcement can be challenging. Many believe...