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‘Constructive Trust’ upon the proceeds of a life insurance policy

There is a growing number of cases where the court imposes a ‘constructive trust’ upon the proceeds of a life insurance policy. In Brown v. […]

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Immunity clauses contained in audit statements are generally obnoxious.

Immunity clauses contained in audit statements are generally obnoxious. Glustein J. did not permit the chief financial officer of Colt Resources Inc. to rely upon […]

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So now they’re putting a crematoria next-door! What can I do?

What if there is a cemetery next to your house and they suddenly put a visiting center on the property adding a carnival atmosphere to […]

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Is the sheriff is supposed to help creditors get their money back?

The sheriff is supposed to help creditors get their money back. Every creditor soon learns how ineffective the sheriff actually is in assisting in the […]

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Does going on summer vacation with someone make them my spouse?

Later in life after the end of a first marriage, people often start new relationships. It has often been assumed that so long as the […]

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Why is my home insurance so low?

Most homeowner insurance policies protect the homeowner against claims of bodily injury from third parties in the policy-holder’s home. The policies generally exclude injury to […]

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What happens to my spousal support requirement when I retire and my income goes down dramatically?

What if you divorce in 1991 and your separation agreement says that you will pay $4000 per month until death of your ex-spouse. You forget […]

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Can you blame the city for not maintaining stop signs?

In the recent case of Chiocchio v. Ellis (2018 ONCA 762), Ellis proceeded through an intersection and t-boned Chiocchio’s vehicle. Ellis blamed the fact that […]

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Does the director of a small family owned company go to jail if there is a workplace accident?

  In Brampton, the epi-center of New Canada, where large populations of New Canadians try to get ahead, open a little furniture store, and hire […]

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How strong a support and property releases in a cohabitation agreement?

  What if you enter into a bullet-proof cohabitation agreement containing the strongest possible immunity from attack on the grounds of support or property claim […]

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Occupier’s Liability and Guests

Private homeowners don’t generally think about the Occupier’s Liability Act. Although it applies to homeowners, it has mostly been applied to businesses. However the Superior […]

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Can one shareholder force the other shareholder to buy her shares in a family corporation?

The one thing about small privately held corporations is that the shares are not liquid. There is no ready market for such shares. The essence […]

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What if your spouse doesn’t tell you everything?

Separating spouses often execute separation agreements without ever going to court. People know how expensive and futile family law litigation tends to be. Out of […]

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Ottawa City Council and the heritage designation

Property owners learn quickly that the municipality is usually their worst enemy. City councils are often filled up with people who are quick to burden […]

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What happens when you borrow your friend’s boat and you have an accident in the boat and a passenger is injured?

What happens when you borrow your friend’s boat and you have an accident in the boat and a passenger is injured? The first question is […]

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How do I get child support? How much child support do I have to pay?

Child Support Separation is difficult for all the parties. The financial questions always tend to be the most important. I have successfully negotiated or litigated […]

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Did the hospital cause my infection?

The decision to undergo surgery should never be taken lightly. Today, patients go on the internet and often disturb medical professionals with their grasp of […]

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What to do if the insurance will not pay for injuries?

Problem: The insurer will not pay? Situation: Can you make a claim under your parent’s insurance policy if you have a party at your parent’s […]

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How does the child support work?

Understanding Child Support   Important questions: What do I do about child support when children are with other parent? What do I do when the […]

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