

Publications
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Jun 02, 2016
Livent ruling seen as game changer for auditing duties
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Jun 02, 2016
Multiple roles in estate expands duties, risks
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Jun 02, 2016
Parties must show “unjust enrichment” to win claims in separations
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Jun 02, 2016
Helping families craft lasting solutions as certified family mediator
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Jun 02, 2016
Audrey Shecter designated as family law specialist by LSUC
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Jun 02, 2016
Jenny Bogod brings diverse interest to her civil, family practice
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Jun 02, 2016
Goderya elected to board of Ernestine's Women's Shelter
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Jun 02, 2016
Basman Smith lawyers support Ernestine's Affair
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Jun 02, 2016
The special nature of the matrimonial home
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Jun 02, 2016
False allegations used to gain 'tactical advantage' in divorce
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Jun 02, 2016
Mediation, arbitration involve distinct skills, techniques
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Jun 02, 2016
Know your rights before accepting severance package
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Jun 02, 2016
Text message issue still largely unexplored in civil courts
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Jun 02, 2016
The Treatment of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on Separation
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Mar 29, 2016
Probate fee reduction strategy must consider whole estate plan
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Mar 29, 2016
How divorce impacts a business
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Mar 29, 2016
The 5th Annual Recent Developments and Complex Issues in Property and Equalization
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Mar 29, 2016
Open lower court litigation to paralegals, law clerks, students
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Mar 29, 2016
Preparation is key for CBSA port-of-entry exam
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Mar 29, 2016
Deposing the misbehaving estate trustee
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Mar 29, 2016
Courts extending discretion to remove errant trustees
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Mar 29, 2016
Decision could create new roadblock to summary judgment motions
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Mar 29, 2016
'Free TV' boxes growing concern for broadcasters
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Mar 29, 2016
Chaiton-Murray helps divorcing spouses find fair solutions
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Mar 29, 2016
The happy and complex realm of private adoptions
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Mar 29, 2016
Pro bono helps lawyers stay focused on what matters
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Mar 29, 2016
Pressure on firms to be lean, efficient
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Feb 29, 2016
Neutralizing conflict through parenting co-ordination
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Feb 29, 2016
Finding efficiencies to put firm ahead
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Feb 29, 2016
Livent appeal decision changes auditor duties, experts say
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Feb 29, 2016
Judges give nod to family law case management service
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Feb 29, 2016
Family court is open to the public
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Feb 29, 2016
Livent case opens door to auditor liability
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Feb 29, 2016
Decision useful for IP lawyers considering contempt proceedings
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Feb 05, 2016
Online calculation useful, with limitations
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Feb 05, 2016
Stronger action needs to be taken against VPNs, proxy services
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Feb 05, 2016
Maternity leave can hurt lawyers on the partner path
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Feb 05, 2016
Employer cannot contract out of CLC vacation pay obligations
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Feb 05, 2016
Expert evidence rules should be relaxed in summary judgment motions
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Dec 02, 2015
Full disclosure essential for court to do its job
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Dec 02, 2015
LeValliant to discuss elder law with high school students
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Dec 02, 2015
Law on physician-assisted dying still murky for estate planners
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Dec 02, 2015
Religion not often part of family court discussions
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Dec 02, 2015
Courts have power to overrule custody agreements
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Oct 22, 2015
Guest lecture to focus on Rules of Civil Procedure
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Oct 22, 2015
Court of Appeal lowers boom on gatekeeper parents
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Oct 22, 2015
Fisher: Boombox showcases TIFF's year-round charitable focus
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Oct 22, 2015
Fogelman to speak at Conduct of the Family Law Motion event
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Oct 22, 2015
Some hospitals misinforming elderly patients
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Sep 16, 2015
New residence requirements impact international students
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Sep 16, 2015
Voice of the Child Reports ensure kids' perspectives are represented
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Aug 27, 2015
Enforceability of Islamic marriage contracts
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Aug 27, 2015
FACL annual conference to feature judicial keynote panel
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Aug 27, 2015
Marriage contracts force couples to have big talk
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Aug 27, 2015
Ontario's business legislation lagging far behind
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Aug 27, 2015
Best Practices don't address access to justice
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Aug 27, 2015
Estate planning to avoid a dependant’s support claim
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Aug 27, 2015
Family, criminal lawyers must work together when abuse alleged
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Aug 27, 2015
Unfounded allegations prove costly for estate beneficiaries
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Jul 13, 2015
Lexpert Ranked 2015
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Jul 07, 2015
Travel details, costs should be in cross-border agreements
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Jul 07, 2015
Applying for an incapable spouse’s entitlement to equalization
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Jul 07, 2015
Follow your instinct when it comes to assessing capacity
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Jul 07, 2015
OCA clarifies oppression remedy vs. derivative action
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Jul 07, 2015
Rule refresher should be part of family lawyers' trial prep
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Jun 10, 2015
Canadian broadcasters catching on to size of VPN problem
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Jun 10, 2015
Estate Planning to Avoid a Dependant’s Support Claim
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Jun 10, 2015
Move away from highly charged language welcome
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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)?
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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)?
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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)?
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Apr 13, 2015
Mediation plus arbitration a one two punch
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Apr 10, 2015
Home not authorized to borrow residents' money
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Apr 09, 2015
Young parents should create wills to protect their children’s future
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Apr 06, 2015
Private Case Management
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Mar 25, 2015
Family law case management service saves time, cuts costs
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Mar 16, 2015
Departure from guidelines OK in certain circumstances
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Mar 12, 2015
Everyone entitled to privacy, even ex-spouses: Fishman
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Mar 11, 2015
Time is a key factor in child abduction cases
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Mar 09, 2015
Criminal, family lawyers must follow best practice guidelines
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Mar 05, 2015
Family discussion about estate plan could avoid disputes
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Feb 09, 2015
Family law case on jurisdiction paves way for claims
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Feb 02, 2015
Case is a cautionary tale against summary judgments
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Jan 23, 2015
Disputes over reimbursement of wedding gifts common in family law
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Jan 19, 2015
Counsel must be careful not to 'bulldoze' self-reps
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Jan 16, 2015
Getting a Head Start
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Jan 15, 2015
Distinction between home ownership structures important
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Dec 12, 2014
Money not always at heart of estate disputes
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Dec 05, 2014
Relief for dependents left out of the will
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Dec 04, 2014
End of life decisions in Canada
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Nov 28, 2014
Prime minister appoints Quebec lawyer to Supreme Court
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Nov 24, 2014
SABA to launch bursary program, diversity award at gala
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Nov 21, 2014
SCC's ruling important reform of contract law
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Nov 17, 2014
Support Advisory Guidelines: High Income Families
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Nov 14, 2014
Ontario First: Inter Jurisdictional Spousal Support
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Nov 10, 2014
Reshma quoted in Law Times article
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Oct 14, 2014
Event raised funds for high-risk births
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Oct 10, 2014
Estate litigation, elder law growing practice areas
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Oct 03, 2014
Self-reps may lack big picture perspective
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Sep 12, 2014
Case provides some clarity on cross-examinations
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Sep 08, 2014
Estate Litigation - Dependant Support Claims
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Sep 01, 2014
Announcement
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Aug 29, 2014
Estate Litigation: Will Challenges
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Jul 11, 2014
Separating? Don't forget to create a new will
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Jul 02, 2014
The Oppression Remedy
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Jul 01, 2014
I'm Proud of PRIDE
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Jun 30, 2014
Networks win TV-streaming battle, but debate continues
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Jun 11, 2014
Investor immigration lawsuit faces uphill battle
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May 30, 2014
Employee vs. partner decision relevant across industries
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May 21, 2014
What's in a Name? Considerations for new Business Owners.
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May 20, 2014
Why a businesswoman may want a female lawyer
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May 18, 2014
Basman Smith lawyers, staff help feed the hungry
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May 16, 2014
New associate joins Basman Smith LLP
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May 02, 2014
OCA decision a cautionary tale for sole shareholders
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May 01, 2014
Wills must not be viewed as commodities
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Apr 24, 2014
Oppression remedy may be available to creditors
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Apr 21, 2014
Taking Out the Spam: How Canada's New Anti-Spam Law May Affect Your Corporation
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Apr 18, 2014
Lawyer has duty to outline risks of reconciliation
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Apr 17, 2014
Pro bono project an important way to give back
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Apr 10, 2014
Recognizing, valuing infant mental health
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Apr 07, 2014
Shift in strategy needed to reduce motion wait times
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Apr 04, 2014
The importance of opening statements in mediation
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Mar 31, 2014
Fisher to captain Basman Smith team in pro-am fundraiser
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Mar 25, 2014
The (Wonderful) PBSC Wills Project
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Mar 21, 2014
Rights holders closely watching online TV streaming fight
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Mar 21, 2014
Decreased income claim must be backed up
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Mar 20, 2014
Ruling gives guidance to companies in proxy battles
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Mar 10, 2014
Fisher to discuss piracy, digital distribution
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Mar 07, 2014
Dismissed case highlights risk of third-party costs
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Mar 05, 2014
Family law constantly evolving, presenting new challenges
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Feb 21, 2014
Number of pregnancy leave demotion cases increasing
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Feb 13, 2014
Child Support for A Child Away at University
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Feb 10, 2014
Rothberg brings corporate finance experience to Basman Smith
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Feb 07, 2014
Connecting judges in a connected world
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Jan 31, 2014
Open-ended questions effective in fraud investigations
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Jan 28, 2014
Forgiveness: do your soul a favour
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Jan 27, 2014
Alleged negligence in death after hospital discharge
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Jan 24, 2014
Parental alienation cases require creative counsel
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Dec 05, 2013
Alienation Update: What Are The Courts Doing With These Cases?
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Nov 29, 2013
Differences between litigation, mediation important
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Nov 20, 2013
Jurisdiction is becoming a problem in Family Law
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Nov 12, 2013
Different tests apply in issues of jurisdiction
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Nov 05, 2013
Forcing condo owner to sell should be last resort
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Nov 01, 2013
End-of-life decision clarified certain questions
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Oct 30, 2013
Disclosure is key for plaintiffs with unreported income
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Oct 11, 2013
More mediation services needed, report says
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Sep 12, 2013
Osgoode Students Learn Role of Public Service in a Legal Career
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Aug 30, 2013
Announcement
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Aug 21, 2013
Considerations for clients facing criminal charges for domestic violence
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Aug 09, 2013
Transitioning family businesses a complex matter
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Jul 30, 2013
Boost legal aid funding before establishing information centres
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Jul 22, 2013
Holding the Family Responsibility Office Responsible
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Jul 19, 2013
Hours, not days, favoured in access time calculations
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Jul 18, 2013
Province moves forward with mandatory qualifications for condo managers
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Jul 16, 2013
Views on the current state of the Real Estate market
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Jul 12, 2013
Legal profession should consider opening up about costs
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Jul 10, 2013
Estate Planning for Second Marriages
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Jul 08, 2013
Can Ontario family law change?
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Jul 02, 2013
Lexpert Ranked
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Jun 10, 2013
Debate on rights under maternity leave provisions
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Jun 07, 2013
Female leaders in law on the rise
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Jun 03, 2013
Copyright ownership issues can move in unexpected directions
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May 10, 2013
Sharing post-separation income with your ex spouse
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May 09, 2013
Website owners must be vigilant about copycat sites
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May 06, 2013
Toronto condo parking spaces can fetch $60K
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May 03, 2013
The importance of timely family law custody appeals
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Apr 30, 2013
The need for foreign workers
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Apr 26, 2013
Wills and Estate Issues in Domestic Contracts
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Apr 26, 2013
Irresponsible employers target of beefed up regulations
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Apr 25, 2013
The "real home" question for global families
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Apr 24, 2013
The Worst Kept Legal Secret of the Decade: Family Law Needs A Complete Overhaul
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Apr 23, 2013
Create Your Legacy (Part IV)
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Apr 12, 2013
Victory for U.S. TV-streaming site
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Apr 08, 2013
CIC programs miss the mark
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Apr 05, 2013
Quality time important factor in visitation schedule
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Apr 03, 2013
Capital Losses and the Calculation of Income under the Child Support Guidelines
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Apr 01, 2013
Following B.C.'s approach would open flood gates in Ontario
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Mar 07, 2013
Copyright Alert System given new life
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Feb 26, 2013
Why marriage matters
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Feb 25, 2013
Ontario ruling supports same sex right to marry abroad
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Feb 22, 2013
Class action filed after storage facility destroyed by fire
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Feb 20, 2013
Steps toward early, effective mediation needed
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Feb 13, 2013
Online piracy of sports broadcasts continues
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Feb 12, 2013
Advanced Will and Estate issues in domestic contracts
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Feb 11, 2013
Wills & Powers of Attorney, Succession and Trusts & Estates
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Feb 08, 2013
Enforcement and Variation of Support in Family Law Arbitrations
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Feb 07, 2013
Spencer v. Riesberry: Trusts Trump Family
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Feb 05, 2013
More judicial oversight needed to curb excess fees
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Feb 01, 2013
Create Your Legacy (Part III)
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Jan 28, 2013
High court says Quebec does not have to give common law couples equal rights
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Jan 25, 2013
New visa program to woo start ups and entrepreneurs
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Jan 24, 2013
Criminal charges complicate estate law process
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Jan 15, 2013
Outside mediators start clearing FSCO's backlog
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Dec 14, 2012
Successful mediators consider compromise
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Dec 14, 2012
'Creative approaches to mitigation taken by employers
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Dec 01, 2012
Create Your Legacy (Part II)
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Nov 26, 2012
Jail sentence over contempt of court rare
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Nov 22, 2012
Amendments expected to tighten probate payment rules
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Nov 22, 2012
Change ahead for immigration system
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Nov 20, 2012
Would Ronald's real spouse please stand up?
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Nov 14, 2012
Prevent elder abuse by using safeguards
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Nov 12, 2012
Challenge with fake websites is finding culprits
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Nov 02, 2012
Will the Supreme Court of Canada consider the issue of custody jurisdiction in the case of an infant?
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Oct 22, 2012
Is the cost of litigation out of reach for middle class Canadians?
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Oct 11, 2012
Create Your Legacy (Part I)
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Oct 09, 2012
You CAN get through the holidays . . .
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Sep 05, 2012
Meet Lloyd Ament
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Sep 05, 2012
Meet Kevin Fisher
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Aug 29, 2012
CIC attempts crack-down on fake immigration marriages with new laws
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Aug 08, 2012
Uses of Skype Technology in Family Law
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Jul 26, 2012
Uses of Skype Technology in Family Law
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Jul 10, 2012
The Ontario Court of Appeal Decision in Dovigi v Razi
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Jun 19, 2012
Thorny Spousal Support Issues Post Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ("SSAGs")
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Jun 07, 2012
Thorny Spousal Support Issues Post Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ("SSAGs")
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May 23, 2012
Child's Legal Surname
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May 17, 2012
Your key to Successful Immigration
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May 08, 2012
Establishing Legal Parentage
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May 03, 2012
Important Information on the Special Nature of the Matrimonial Home
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Apr 30, 2012
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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Apr 16, 2012
Law Times article featuring Lloyd Ament
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Feb 28, 2012
Introducing the Toronto Family Law Blog
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Feb 24, 2012
The condo board, the lawsuit and the $40,000 parrot
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Feb 15, 2012
Disclosure in Spousal Support Cases
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Feb 14, 2012
Estate Planning - Beyond the Basics
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Jan 30, 2012
Highlights of Considerations for a Shareholders' Agreement
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Jan 18, 2012
Immigration Lawyers
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Jan 13, 2012
Caregiver Leave Proposed in Ontario
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Dec 21, 2011
6 Minutes on Rule 6
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Dec 16, 2011
New Federal Child Support Guidelines
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Dec 01, 2011
Top six trust issues in Family Law
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Nov 16, 2011
The ABCs of Costs in Family Law
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Oct 25, 2011
Powers of Attorney no longer a boilerplate document
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Oct 17, 2011
Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
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Oct 10, 2011
The Dangers of Dabbling in the Federal Court
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Oct 05, 2011
Division of Pensions on Marriage Breakdown, Then and Now
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Sep 26, 2011
Blameworthy conduct in retroactive child support cases
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Sep 23, 2011
The voice of the child in family court
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Sep 01, 2011
Withdrawal from Representation
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Mar 26, 2011
Major changes proposed for spouse-sponsored permanent residency
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Nov 23, 2010
When Enough is Enough
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Apr 15, 2010
Family Law: Making an informed decision
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Feb 10, 2010
Estate Planning Tidbits
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Feb 03, 2010
The Prudent Investor Rule
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Feb 03, 2010
Kiddie Tax
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Feb 02, 2010
Trial Tips and Tricks
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Jan 15, 2010
Wills, Powers of Attorney for Property, and Powers of Attorney for Personal Care
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Dec 14, 2009
Planned Giving
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Jul 04, 2009
Disclosure backlash
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Mar 15, 2009
Arbitrators Consulting with Lawyers: Who is actually making the award?
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Feb 26, 2009
Evidence in the Family Courts About the Impact of Violence on Parenting
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Jan 16, 2009
Travelling to USA
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Jan 15, 2009
Amendments to the Ontario Employment Standards Act
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Dec 10, 2008
The Differences between Family Law and Other Civil Settlements
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Sep 12, 2008
How to select a good family mediator-arbitrator
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Apr 23, 2008
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms In Custody and Access
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Apr 10, 2008
Using CBVs to Your Advantage
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Mar 18, 2008
The End of Finality
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Oct 23, 2007
Trust Law
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Oct 01, 2007
Private bailiffs would help fix system