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The storage of Wills and Powers of Attorney are often overlooked as part of the estate planning process. It is crucial that clients keep these documents in a safe and secure place. When deciding [...]

What is a Limitation Period? A limitation period is a time limit for a party to commence, or bring forth, a claim against another party. In Ontario, the Limitations Act, 2002 provides a Basic [...]

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) allows parties to resolve disputes without traditional litigation. In family law, ADR can offer separated spouses a less expensive and more flexible path to [...]

When the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic, many individuals looked to their contracts to see if force majeure provisions would provide them with relief. More specifically, tenants looked [...]

Curtis is a lawyer in BBO’s corporate/commercial and real estate group. His practice is focused on commercial transactions, general corporate matters, real estate and leasing, as well as wills [...]

Purchasing a pre-construction condominium unit can be a great way to start your journey towards home ownership, however it is often more complicated than purchasing a single family home. [...]

Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020, received Royal Assent on July 21, 2020, and has made some important changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). The [...]

Are you trying to decide if there is importance in registering your trademark in Canada? One look at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) application makes the process seem highly [...]

Navigating through the court system can be very intimidating and costly. In an effort to ensure that resolutions of disputes are more accessible and affordable to Ontarians, the Small Claims [...]

Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018, many people remain unclear of the rules that surround the sale and purchase of cannabis in Ontario. Cannabis Purchasing Laws [...]