Good news: You won and got costs! Bad news: That insurance money you got reduces your recovery #litigation #cdnlaw
An Ontario court recently ruled against a successful party in their bid to be reimbursed for their legal fees in a driveway dispute. In Gouett v. Mullins, 2016 ONSC 714, … Continue reading
Rant on Court Filings #cdnlaw #cdnlegal
I am ranting about an obscure topic here. It will probably only resonate with litigators. And probably only junior litigators and sole practitioners. It’s about having your materials rejected at … Continue reading
Citation Styles Affect Writing Styles #cdnlaw #litigation
I has been six years since I moved back to Canada after having lived in the U.S. for over a decade. I learned how to be a lawyer in New … Continue reading
Expecting Manners in Law #law #cdnlaw #litigation
I have long been a fan of Miss Manners. In a recent article of hers, she clarified that a first year law student should not scold her professor – especially … Continue reading
Fouldis v. Ford Decision in ORs today #cdnlegal #topoli #onpoli #litigation
The Fouldis v. Ford libel decision was published today in the ORs. Justice MacDonald dismissed the complaint, finding there was insufficient evidence to link Mr. Fouldis to Tuggs Inc. – … Continue reading
Video Taping an Examination #CDNlegal #litigation
Interesting decision in the ORs today. In J.M. v. Clouthier et al., 2013 ONSC 221, Hennessy J. allowed a motion to videotape a defendant‘s examination for discovery for potential use … Continue reading
Basic Contract Principles Revisited #law #CDNlaw #litigation
Here’s a helpful decision reported in the Ontario Reports this week: 2195002 Ontario Inc. v. Tribute Resources Inc., 2012 ONSC 5412, at http://digital.ontarioreports.ca/ontarioreports/20130215#pg158 Starting at paragraph 24, Rady, J. canvasses … Continue reading
How to Keep Your #Legal Bills Low #CDNlaw
It’s a common refrain: your lawyer’s bill is too high. Less often discussed is how clients can avoid common (and understandable) behaviours that tend to drive up legal fees. Lawyers … Continue reading
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