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| 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...
| January 8, 2026
One common obstacle to a fair divorce settlement is a cognitive bias called The Anchoring Effect. This psychological phenomenon describes the tendency to get stuck on one conclusion – the anchor... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
The proliferation of private dispute resolution in Canada is evolving at meteoric speed, extending beyond traditional commercial contexts to encompass personal matters too, particularly in case of divorce. The newly... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
When people think of high-net-worth divorce, they often imagine high-stakes court battles, aggressive lawyers, and long, expensive trials. But in reality, many wealthier clients are intentionally avoiding litigation altogether—and turning... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
When two sophisticated parties enter into a contract – whether they are multinational corporations, established professionals, or experienced legal counsel – the principle of freedom of contract must be respected. A judge should not... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
In the challenging terrain of divorce, where emotions often run high and communication can be strained, finding a way to navigate the separation process peacefully and constructively is paramount. In “Getting... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
As a family lawyer with experience in high-conflict separations, I’ve encountered a wide range of approaches taken by opposing counsel in the divorce process. While many lawyers prioritize collaboration and... Continue Reading...