Wills & Business: How to Plan for Your Family Business
By the Wills & Estates Team at Simmonds LawAs 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 success...
It’s OK to Settle – A guide to Small Claims Settlement Conferences
by Jessica LarmandLet’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 news...
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,...
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...
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 Family Law...
The Litigation Process – Examination for Discovery
By Carly HarrisAn 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 beneficial...
Certificate of Pending Litigation
By Carly HarrisA certificate of pending litigation (“CPL”) is a useful tool used by parties when there is a dispute involving real property. It provides notice to the public, registered against title to property, that interest or title to a...
Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Sections in Employment Contracts
By Carly HarrisRestrictive covenants are often found in employment contracts and can be a useful tool to reduce the impact on your business when an employment relationship comes to an end. A restrictive covenant is an agreement that imposes a...
Why We Love Appeals
Let’s chat appeals.Whether you are appealing a trial decision or a motion order, an appeal is a complex process that requires a special degree of attention. Appeals have their own unique rules and strict timelines. Not every lawyer enjoys appeals,...