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Apr 13, 2026 | Blog
Chris Manning

Divisional Court Clarifies Limited Role of Added Non-Appellant Parties

In Caledon Residences Inc. v. Ontario Land Tribunal (2025), the Divisional Court confirmed that non-appellant parties have limited rights, which end i...
Mar 4, 2026 | Blog
Daniel Moholia

Can AI be my lawyer?

AI tools like ChatGPT can generate responses that sound like legal advice, but they rely on pattern prediction—not true legal reasoning. They may be o...
Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
Samaa Kabbar

Family Law Dispute Resolution: How to Decide Between Mediation, Med-Arb, Arbitration, and Court

Family law disputes can be resolved through mediation, arbitration, Med/Arb, or court. Each option offers different levels of collaboration, privacy, ...
Feb 18, 2026 | Blog
Samaa Kabbar

Mahr in Ontario Family Law: Enforceability, Equalization & What Courts Consider

Mahr is a traditional Islamic marriage contract provision that can be legally enforceable in Ontario if it meets the formal requirements of the Family...
Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Randy S. Brant and Samaa Kabbar

Can You Write Your Own Separation Agreement? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

DIY and online separation agreements may seem convenient, but they often fail to meet Ontario’s legal standards and can lead to unfair or unenforceabl...
Jan 28, 2026 | Blog
Jonathan Pettit and Xander Winter

Condo Law at a Crossroads: Which PCO Amendments Survived—and Which Didn’t

The Protecting Condominium Owners Act (PCO) 2015 overhauled Ontario’s Condo Act, but many changes remained unproclaimed. Bill 72, 2025, extends key pr...
Dec 8, 2025 | Case Law Update
Xander Winter and Meghan Praught

The CAT Has Claws: Case Studies on Cost Consequences for Condo Litigants

The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) in Ontario is cracking down on unreasonable or meritless claims, awarding significant costs and imposing proc...
Nov 17, 2025 | Blog
Spencer Walker

Canadian Businesses and Tariffs: Key Contractual Considerations for Cross-Border Trade

Ongoing U.S.–Canada tariffs are affecting cross-border trade and increasing risks for Canadian businesses. Key contract areas to review include pricin...
Nov 12, 2025 | Blog
Samaa Kabbar

Grandparents’ Rights to Contact with Grandchildren in Ontario

In Ontario, grandparents can apply for court-ordered contact with their grandchildren, but it isn’t automatic. Courts balance parents’ rights with the...
Nov 7, 2025 | Blog
Chris Manning

Bruce Trail Conservancy Wins Ontario Land Tribunal Ruling on Parkland Levy in Mono

The Ontario Land Tribunal has ruled in favor of the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC), overturning the Town of Mono’s imposition of a parkland levy condit...
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