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| January 9, 2026
In recent years, the tone of communication in the legal profession has shifted noticeably. Many practitioners have observed a rise in more aggressive, confrontational, and less civil interactions, not only... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
Trials are expensive. Most lawyers work really hard to settle cases and avoid trials. People simply cannot afford to go to trial. But when the other party is unwilling to... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
In the throes of divorce, couples often face a daunting array of critical decisions, from parenting, to child support, to the division of assets. Couples focus on WHAT the outcome... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
Lies, allegations and insults cause anyone distress. But when those hardball tactics come from your client’s very own spouse (or her lawyer) after separation, it is very hard to advise your... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
When many people think of prenuptial agreements (prenups), they might envision them as a safeguard for the wealthy, an uncomfortable formality that presupposes the end of a marriage before it... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
If you practice law in Ontario, you better read this new Practice Direction reproduced below [and the sanctions for any breach]: The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Court Proceedings... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
Fewer and fewer young lawyers go to trial and have a full appreciation of the litigation process from retainer to pleadings to discovery to conferences to motions to trial. This... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
The threshold for a finding of real or perceived bias is a high one, since it calls into question both the personal integrity of the family arbitrator or parenting coordinator... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
In estates law, a “no contest” clause is a provision in a will that aims to deter beneficiaries from challenging the will. The clause typically specifies that if a beneficiary contests... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
Niccolò Machiavelli, the 16th-century Florentine diplomat, philosopher and political theorist, is perhaps best known for his controversial guide for rulers on how to maintain power – even if that meant... Continue Reading...