Publications

Jun 02, 2016

Livent ruling seen as game changer for auditing duties
Jun 02, 2016

Multiple roles in estate expands duties, risks
Jun 02, 2016

Parties must show “unjust enrichment” to win claims in separations
Jun 02, 2016

Helping families craft lasting solutions as certified family mediator
Jun 02, 2016

Audrey Shecter designated as family law specialist by LSUC
Jun 02, 2016

Jenny Bogod brings diverse interest to her civil, family practice
Jun 02, 2016

Goderya elected to board of Ernestine's Women's Shelter
Jun 02, 2016

Basman Smith lawyers support Ernestine's Affair
Jun 02, 2016

The special nature of the matrimonial home
Jun 02, 2016

False allegations used to gain 'tactical advantage' in divorce
Jun 02, 2016

Mediation, arbitration involve distinct skills, techniques
Jun 02, 2016

Know your rights before accepting severance package
Jun 02, 2016

Text message issue still largely unexplored in civil courts
Jun 02, 2016

The Treatment of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on Separation
Mar 29, 2016

Probate fee reduction strategy must consider whole estate plan
Mar 29, 2016

How divorce impacts a business
Mar 29, 2016

The 5th Annual Recent Developments and Complex Issues in Property and Equalization
Mar 29, 2016

Open lower court litigation to paralegals, law clerks, students
Mar 29, 2016

Preparation is key for CBSA port-of-entry exam
Mar 29, 2016

Deposing the misbehaving estate trustee
Mar 29, 2016

Courts extending discretion to remove errant trustees
Mar 29, 2016

Decision could create new roadblock to summary judgment motions
Mar 29, 2016

'Free TV' boxes growing concern for broadcasters
Mar 29, 2016

Chaiton-Murray helps divorcing spouses find fair solutions
Mar 29, 2016

The happy and complex realm of private adoptions
Mar 29, 2016

Pro bono helps lawyers stay focused on what matters
Mar 29, 2016

Pressure on firms to be lean, efficient
Feb 29, 2016

Neutralizing conflict through parenting co-ordination
Feb 29, 2016

Finding efficiencies to put firm ahead
Feb 29, 2016

Livent appeal decision changes auditor duties, experts say
Feb 29, 2016

Judges give nod to family law case management service
Feb 29, 2016

Family court is open to the public
Feb 29, 2016

Livent case opens door to auditor liability
Feb 29, 2016

Decision useful for IP lawyers considering contempt proceedings
Feb 05, 2016

Online calculation useful, with limitations
Feb 05, 2016

Stronger action needs to be taken against VPNs, proxy services
Feb 05, 2016

Maternity leave can hurt lawyers on the partner path
Feb 05, 2016

Employer cannot contract out of CLC vacation pay obligations
Feb 05, 2016

Expert evidence rules should be relaxed in summary judgment motions
Dec 02, 2015

Full disclosure essential for court to do its job
Dec 02, 2015

LeValliant to discuss elder law with high school students
Dec 02, 2015

Law on physician-assisted dying still murky for estate planners
Dec 02, 2015

Religion not often part of family court discussions
Dec 02, 2015

Courts have power to overrule custody agreements
Oct 22, 2015

Guest lecture to focus on Rules of Civil Procedure
Oct 22, 2015

Court of Appeal lowers boom on gatekeeper parents
Oct 22, 2015

Fisher: Boombox showcases TIFF's year-round charitable focus
Oct 22, 2015

Fogelman to speak at Conduct of the Family Law Motion event
Oct 22, 2015

Some hospitals misinforming elderly patients
Sep 16, 2015

New residence requirements impact international students
Sep 16, 2015

Voice of the Child Reports ensure kids' perspectives are represented
Aug 27, 2015

Enforceability of Islamic marriage contracts
Aug 27, 2015

FACL annual conference to feature judicial keynote panel
Aug 27, 2015

Marriage contracts force couples to have big talk
Aug 27, 2015

Ontario's business legislation lagging far behind
Aug 27, 2015

Best Practices don't address access to justice
Aug 27, 2015

Estate planning to avoid a dependant’s support claim
Aug 27, 2015

Family, criminal lawyers must work together when abuse alleged
Aug 27, 2015

Unfounded allegations prove costly for estate beneficiaries
Jul 13, 2015

Lexpert Ranked 2015
Jul 07, 2015

Travel details, costs should be in cross-border agreements
Jul 07, 2015

Applying for an incapable spouse’s entitlement to equalization
Jul 07, 2015

Follow your instinct when it comes to assessing capacity
Jul 07, 2015

OCA clarifies oppression remedy vs. derivative action
Jul 07, 2015

Rule refresher should be part of family lawyers' trial prep
Jun 10, 2015

Canadian broadcasters catching on to size of VPN problem
Jun 10, 2015

Estate Planning to Avoid a Dependant’s Support Claim
Jun 10, 2015

Move away from highly charged language welcome
May 06, 2015

Part 3 of 3: Are there limits on a Power of Attorney for Property under the Family Law Act and Rules (Ontario)?
Apr 30, 2015

Part 2 of 3: Are there limits on a Power of Attorney for Property under the Family Law Act and Rules (Ontario)?
Apr 13, 2015

Part 1 of 3: Are there limits on a Power of Attorney for Property under the Family Law Act and Rules (Ontario)?
Apr 13, 2015

Mediation plus arbitration a one two punch
Apr 10, 2015

Home not authorized to borrow residents' money
Apr 09, 2015

Young parents should create wills to protect their children’s future
Apr 06, 2015

Private Case Management
Mar 25, 2015

Family law case management service saves time, cuts costs
Mar 16, 2015

Departure from guidelines OK in certain circumstances
Mar 12, 2015

Everyone entitled to privacy, even ex-spouses: Fishman
Mar 11, 2015

Time is a key factor in child abduction cases
Mar 09, 2015

Criminal, family lawyers must follow best practice guidelines
Mar 05, 2015

Family discussion about estate plan could avoid disputes
Feb 09, 2015

Family law case on jurisdiction paves way for claims
Feb 02, 2015

Case is a cautionary tale against summary judgments
Jan 23, 2015

Disputes over reimbursement of wedding gifts common in family law
Jan 19, 2015

Counsel must be careful not to 'bulldoze' self-reps
Jan 16, 2015

Getting a Head Start
Jan 15, 2015

Distinction between home ownership structures important
Dec 12, 2014

Money not always at heart of estate disputes
Dec 05, 2014

Relief for dependents left out of the will
Dec 04, 2014

End of life decisions in Canada
Nov 28, 2014

Prime minister appoints Quebec lawyer to Supreme Court
Nov 24, 2014

SABA to launch bursary program, diversity award at gala
Nov 21, 2014

SCC's ruling important reform of contract law
Nov 17, 2014

Support Advisory Guidelines: High Income Families
Nov 14, 2014

Ontario First: Inter Jurisdictional Spousal Support
Nov 10, 2014

Reshma quoted in Law Times article
Oct 14, 2014

Event raised funds for high-risk births
Oct 10, 2014

Estate litigation, elder law growing practice areas
Oct 03, 2014

Self-reps may lack big picture perspective
Sep 12, 2014

Case provides some clarity on cross-examinations
Sep 08, 2014

Estate Litigation - Dependant Support Claims
Sep 01, 2014

Announcement
Aug 29, 2014

Estate Litigation: Will Challenges
Jul 11, 2014

Separating? Don't forget to create a new will
Jul 02, 2014

The Oppression Remedy
Jul 01, 2014

I'm Proud of PRIDE
Jun 30, 2014

Networks win TV-streaming battle, but debate continues
Jun 11, 2014

Investor immigration lawsuit faces uphill battle
May 30, 2014

Employee vs. partner decision relevant across industries
May 21, 2014

What's in a Name? Considerations for new Business Owners.
May 20, 2014

Why a businesswoman may want a female lawyer
May 18, 2014

Basman Smith lawyers, staff help feed the hungry
May 16, 2014

New associate joins Basman Smith LLP
May 02, 2014

OCA decision a cautionary tale for sole shareholders
May 01, 2014

Wills must not be viewed as commodities
Apr 24, 2014

Oppression remedy may be available to creditors
Apr 21, 2014

Taking Out the Spam: How Canada's New Anti-Spam Law May Affect Your Corporation
Apr 18, 2014

Lawyer has duty to outline risks of reconciliation
Apr 17, 2014

Pro bono project an important way to give back
Apr 10, 2014

Recognizing, valuing infant mental health
Apr 07, 2014

Shift in strategy needed to reduce motion wait times
Apr 04, 2014

The importance of opening statements in mediation
Mar 31, 2014

Fisher to captain Basman Smith team in pro-am fundraiser
Mar 25, 2014

The (Wonderful) PBSC Wills Project
Mar 21, 2014

Rights holders closely watching online TV streaming fight
Mar 21, 2014

Decreased income claim must be backed up
Mar 20, 2014

Ruling gives guidance to companies in proxy battles
Mar 10, 2014

Fisher to discuss piracy, digital distribution
Mar 07, 2014

Dismissed case highlights risk of third-party costs
Mar 05, 2014

Family law constantly evolving, presenting new challenges
Feb 21, 2014

Number of pregnancy leave demotion cases increasing
Feb 13, 2014

Child Support for A Child Away at University
Feb 10, 2014

Rothberg brings corporate finance experience to Basman Smith
Feb 07, 2014

Connecting judges in a connected world
Jan 31, 2014

Open-ended questions effective in fraud investigations
Jan 28, 2014

Forgiveness: do your soul a favour
Jan 27, 2014

Alleged negligence in death after hospital discharge
Jan 24, 2014

Parental alienation cases require creative counsel
Dec 05, 2013

Alienation Update: What Are The Courts Doing With These Cases?
Nov 29, 2013

Differences between litigation, mediation important
Nov 20, 2013

Jurisdiction is becoming a problem in Family Law
Nov 12, 2013

Different tests apply in issues of jurisdiction
Nov 05, 2013

Forcing condo owner to sell should be last resort
Nov 01, 2013

End-of-life decision clarified certain questions
Oct 30, 2013

Disclosure is key for plaintiffs with unreported income
Oct 11, 2013

More mediation services needed, report says
Sep 12, 2013

Osgoode Students Learn Role of Public Service in a Legal Career
Aug 30, 2013

Announcement
Aug 21, 2013

Considerations for clients facing criminal charges for domestic violence
Aug 09, 2013

Transitioning family businesses a complex matter
Jul 30, 2013

Boost legal aid funding before establishing information centres
Jul 22, 2013

Holding the Family Responsibility Office Responsible
Jul 19, 2013

Hours, not days, favoured in access time calculations
Jul 18, 2013

Province moves forward with mandatory qualifications for condo managers
Jul 16, 2013

Views on the current state of the Real Estate market
Jul 12, 2013

Legal profession should consider opening up about costs
Jul 10, 2013

Estate Planning for Second Marriages
Jul 08, 2013

Can Ontario family law change?
Jul 02, 2013

Lexpert Ranked
Jun 10, 2013

Debate on rights under maternity leave provisions
Jun 07, 2013

Female leaders in law on the rise
Jun 03, 2013

Copyright ownership issues can move in unexpected directions
May 10, 2013

Sharing post-separation income with your ex spouse
May 09, 2013

Website owners must be vigilant about copycat sites
May 06, 2013

Toronto condo parking spaces can fetch $60K
May 03, 2013

The importance of timely family law custody appeals
Apr 30, 2013

The need for foreign workers
Apr 26, 2013

Wills and Estate Issues in Domestic Contracts
Apr 26, 2013

Irresponsible employers target of beefed up regulations
Apr 25, 2013

The "real home" question for global families
Apr 24, 2013

The Worst Kept Legal Secret of the Decade: Family Law Needs A Complete Overhaul
Apr 23, 2013

Create Your Legacy (Part IV)
Apr 12, 2013

Victory for U.S. TV-streaming site
Apr 08, 2013

CIC programs miss the mark
Apr 05, 2013

Quality time important factor in visitation schedule
Apr 03, 2013

Capital Losses and the Calculation of Income under the Child Support Guidelines
Apr 01, 2013

Following B.C.'s approach would open flood gates in Ontario
Mar 07, 2013

Copyright Alert System given new life
Feb 26, 2013

Why marriage matters
Feb 25, 2013

Ontario ruling supports same sex right to marry abroad
Feb 22, 2013

Class action filed after storage facility destroyed by fire
Feb 20, 2013

Steps toward early, effective mediation needed
Feb 13, 2013

Online piracy of sports broadcasts continues
Feb 12, 2013

Advanced Will and Estate issues in domestic contracts
Feb 11, 2013

Wills & Powers of Attorney, Succession and Trusts & Estates
Feb 08, 2013

Enforcement and Variation of Support in Family Law Arbitrations
Feb 07, 2013

Spencer v. Riesberry: Trusts Trump Family
Feb 05, 2013

More judicial oversight needed to curb excess fees
Feb 01, 2013

Create Your Legacy (Part III)
Jan 28, 2013

High court says Quebec does not have to give common law couples equal rights
Jan 25, 2013

New visa program to woo start ups and entrepreneurs
Jan 24, 2013

Criminal charges complicate estate law process
Jan 15, 2013

Outside mediators start clearing FSCO's backlog
Dec 14, 2012

Successful mediators consider compromise
Dec 14, 2012

'Creative approaches to mitigation taken by employers
Dec 01, 2012

Create Your Legacy (Part II)
Nov 26, 2012

Jail sentence over contempt of court rare
Nov 22, 2012

Amendments expected to tighten probate payment rules
Nov 22, 2012

Change ahead for immigration system
Nov 20, 2012

Would Ronald's real spouse please stand up?
Nov 14, 2012

Prevent elder abuse by using safeguards
Nov 12, 2012

Challenge with fake websites is finding culprits
Nov 02, 2012

Will the Supreme Court of Canada consider the issue of custody jurisdiction in the case of an infant?
Oct 22, 2012

Is the cost of litigation out of reach for middle class Canadians?
Oct 11, 2012

Create Your Legacy (Part I)
Oct 09, 2012

You CAN get through the holidays . . .
Sep 05, 2012

Meet Lloyd Ament
Sep 05, 2012

Meet Kevin Fisher
Aug 29, 2012

CIC attempts crack-down on fake immigration marriages with new laws
Aug 08, 2012

Uses of Skype Technology in Family Law
Jul 26, 2012

Uses of Skype Technology in Family Law
Jul 10, 2012

The Ontario Court of Appeal Decision in Dovigi v Razi
Jun 19, 2012

Thorny Spousal Support Issues Post Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ("SSAGs")
Jun 07, 2012

Thorny Spousal Support Issues Post Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ("SSAGs")
May 23, 2012

Child's Legal Surname
May 17, 2012

Your key to Successful Immigration
May 08, 2012

Establishing Legal Parentage
May 03, 2012

Important Information on the Special Nature of the Matrimonial Home
Apr 30, 2012

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Apr 16, 2012

Law Times article featuring Lloyd Ament
Feb 28, 2012

Introducing the Toronto Family Law Blog
Feb 24, 2012

The condo board, the lawsuit and the $40,000 parrot
Feb 15, 2012

Disclosure in Spousal Support Cases
Feb 14, 2012

Estate Planning - Beyond the Basics
Jan 30, 2012

Highlights of Considerations for a Shareholders' Agreement
Jan 18, 2012

Immigration Lawyers
Jan 13, 2012

Caregiver Leave Proposed in Ontario
Dec 21, 2011

6 Minutes on Rule 6
Dec 16, 2011

New Federal Child Support Guidelines
Dec 01, 2011

Top six trust issues in Family Law
Nov 16, 2011

The ABCs of Costs in Family Law
Oct 25, 2011

Powers of Attorney no longer a boilerplate document
Oct 17, 2011

Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Oct 10, 2011

The Dangers of Dabbling in the Federal Court
Oct 05, 2011

Division of Pensions on Marriage Breakdown, Then and Now
Sep 26, 2011

Blameworthy conduct in retroactive child support cases
Sep 23, 2011

The voice of the child in family court
Sep 01, 2011

Withdrawal from Representation
Mar 26, 2011

Major changes proposed for spouse-sponsored permanent residency
Nov 23, 2010

When Enough is Enough
Apr 15, 2010

Family Law: Making an informed decision
Feb 10, 2010

Estate Planning Tidbits
Feb 03, 2010

The Prudent Investor Rule
Feb 03, 2010

Kiddie Tax
Feb 02, 2010

Trial Tips and Tricks
Jan 15, 2010

Wills, Powers of Attorney for Property, and Powers of Attorney for Personal Care
Dec 14, 2009

Planned Giving
Jul 04, 2009

Disclosure backlash
Mar 15, 2009

Arbitrators Consulting with Lawyers: Who is actually making the award?
Feb 26, 2009

Evidence in the Family Courts About the Impact of Violence on Parenting
Jan 16, 2009

Travelling to USA
Jan 15, 2009

Amendments to the Ontario Employment Standards Act
Dec 10, 2008

The Differences between Family Law and Other Civil Settlements
Sep 12, 2008

How to select a good family mediator-arbitrator
Apr 23, 2008

Dispute Resolution Mechanisms In Custody and Access
Apr 10, 2008

Using CBVs to Your Advantage
Mar 18, 2008

The End of Finality
Oct 23, 2007

Trust Law
Oct 01, 2007

Private bailiffs would help fix system