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In the realm of real estate transactions, it’s well understood that for a purchase and sale contract to be legitimate, it must, at the very least, outline the identity of involved parties, describe
In the legal world, mutual respect between counsel and adherence to professional standards are not just niceties – they are the cornerstone of a functional and effective justice system. A recent case, Singh v Braich, provides a stark reminder that
Navigating the intricate balance between freedom of speech and the confines of a regulated profession is not easy these days, especially with the prevalence of social media. This was precisely the challenge the Ontario Superior Court of Justice faced in
This column was originally published on RENX.ca.
Ontario’s highest court has ruled that a landlord cannot arbitrarily refuse to allow a commercial tenant to assign its lease without good reason. The court looked at the applicable facts and information
This column was originally published on RENX.ca
In the case of joint property ownership, where one party is indebted to an external creditor, what rights does the creditor hold when the property is sold? The Ontario Court of Appeal recently
On March 30th, 2023, the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) announced that substantial amendments (the “Amendments”) had been made to their policies (the “CSE Policies”), which officially came into effect on April 3rd, 2023. Although the Amendments have an impact
On April 20, 2023, the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) adopted, and the OSC provided its notice of approval for, certain amendments (the “Amendments”) to more clearly define the factors that the TSX will now consider when determining whether a
In recent years, brick-and-mortar businesses faced hardship with government shutdowns forcing them to pay expenses without revenue. Desperate for relief, tenants sought court help but were consistently denied and required to pay rent regardless. Refer to my previous column for
Business owners often use a strategy to protect their assets from potential creditors seeking to realize on their debts. To protect themselves, business owners can transfer ownership of property to family members or create other legal structures to shield assets.
When parties enter into a transactional contract, they are free to enter into a payment plan agreement for outstanding debt owed under the contract. However, the payment plan itself does not necessarily mean that the parties have entered into a