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Wills & Business: How to Plan for Your Family Business

By the Wills & Estates Team at Simmonds Law As a business owner, your company represents years, if not decades, of hard work, dedication, and passion. If you own a family business, that legacy is not just about your own...

June 10, 2025

It’s OK to Settle – A guide to Small Claims Settlement Conferences

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It’s OK to Settle – A guide to Small Claims Settlement Conferences

by Jessica Larmand Let’s face it, legal disputes are expensive and time consuming. Reaching an early resolution has undeniable advantages for all parties involved, especially in small claims court where many parties are not represented by a lawyer. The good...

July 26, 2022

Saying “No” to Non-Competition Clauses – The lowdown on Ontario’s historic new employment law

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Saying “No” to Non-Competition Clauses – The lowdown on Ontario’s historic new employment law

Late last year, you may have heard that there were significant changes to Ontario’s employment laws, specifically to non-compete agreements. Well, you heard correct, and here is a lowdown on the changes to non-compete provisions in Ontario under Bill 27,...

March 1, 2022

The Pandemic’s Impact on the Family Justice System

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The Pandemic’s Impact on the Family Justice System

Since 2020, parents and children alike were compelled to make significant adjustments in their daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that kids have returned to in-school learning it may look as if families in Ontario are returning to...

November 27, 2021

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Marriage Contracts

In Ontario, couples can enter into a marriage contract that addresses the following issues: ownership in or division of property;support obligations;right to direct the education and moral training of children; andany other matter in the settlement of their affairs. The...

October 29, 2021

The Litigation Process – Examination for Discovery

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The Litigation Process – Examination for Discovery

By Carly Harris An examination for discovery plays a very important role in civil litigation. It is a process where the parties have the opportunity to ask each other questions prior to trial through their lawyers. Examinations for discovery are...

October 5, 2021

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