Dec 22, 2016 In Ontario, it is the employer’s responsibility to maintain an environment free from harassment and discrimination. An employer has a legal obligation to respond to and prevent sexual harassment claims. If harassment has happened within the workplace, employers must take disciplinary action and implement steps for prevention. This may include education sessions. […]

Dec 27, 2016 Defamation, broadly speaking, refers to communication about a person that serves to harm their reputation. In Canada, there are two forms of defamation: libel and slander. Libel refers to written statements or communications that form a permanent record and slanders refers to spoken statements or other gestures which do not form a […]

Dec 29, 2016 Understanding the risks and types of disputes your corporation or company may be subjected to over the course of doing business is important. To further protect your business, you should seek the advice of a commercial litigation lawyer to help you to minimize your liability. Commercial litigation is considered a legal business […]

Jan 10, 2017 If your spouse dies, what happens to their property and your joint property depends on two key factors: the status of your relationship and the existence of a valid will. Valid Will A will is a legal document that outlines who receives a person’s property upon their death. To be valid, there […]

Jan 12, 2017 A tort claim is filed when an injured victim seeks compensation for personal or financial injury from the person who injured them. The injuries can be physical, emotional, psychological or even financial. “Tort” comes from the Latin word for wrong or injustice. What is a Tort Claim There are many types of […]

  Jan 17, 2017 Becoming a landlord is a popular financial strategy. Whether you’re purchasing a new home to rent out, are renting out a portion of your current home or sub-leasing your apartment, there are several legal considerations for first time landlords. The Real Estate and Property team at Chown Cairns has decades of […]

Jan 19, 2017 Most commercial contracts and commercial agreements come with “standard clauses”. These are necessary portions of the agreement that carry specific meaning and serve the purpose of providing rights and obligations on the parties entering into the commercial contract. However, while these clauses are standard, they can have significant effects. And often, these effects may […]

Jan 24, 2017 Living in Ontario, you are no stranger to the unpredictable and extreme whims of weather. Whether it is a blizzard, an ice storm, flooded roads or all of the above, you see it at all. Inclement weather is typically bad news for any business, which may lose the ability to perform their […]

Jan 26, 2017 Committing a crime in Ontario can have a long-lasting impact that goes beyond the penalties assessed in the court of law. In fact, even being charged with a crime and not being convicted, can have a significant, negative impact on your life. Your criminal record will be maintained in the RCMP’s database […]

Jan 31, 2017 Ontario’s Mandatory Mediation Program in civil litigation was put into place in 1999 to help people settle their cases early in the litigation process in order to save money and time. The program is used in Toronto, Ottawa and Windsor for certain civil litigation issues only. It is not used, for example, […]