What is a Certificate of Perfection at Divisional Court in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – March 27, 2019 Although the Divisional Court hears appeals from many types of courts and tribunals, if you are specifically interested in appealing a decision of the Small Claims Court, then we recommend reading How to appeal a Small Claims Court case in Ontario before reading this article. The Certificate of Perfection […]
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario summarily dismisses bizarre coffee “disability” lawsuit
KPA Lawyers – April 17, 2019 It should come as no surprise that since Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal lacks the authority to financially penalize frivolous lawsuits, it will, at some point, experience frivolous lawsuits (perhaps more frequently than many people would like to admit). It should also be noted that neither KPA Lawyers nor any […]
What to do if your tenant appeals an eviction order to the Divisional Court in Ontario
KPA Lawyers – April 4, 2019 It can be frustrating to spend all of that time and money winning your shiny new Eviction Order from the Landlord and Tenant Board, only to discover that your tenant has appealed his or her case to the Divisional Court. The effect of this appeal, as you might already […]
How to apply for a liquor license in Mississauga
KPA Lawyers – April 17, 2019 Considering how many people enjoy spending time in restaurants and bars in Peel Region, you may have, at some point, thought about starting your own liquor licensed establishment in Mississauga. If you’re thinking about becoming a first-time applicant for a Liquor Sales License, then read on. First things first, […]
What to do if you have received a Plaintiff’s Claim in Mississauga
KPA Lawyers – April 28, 2019 If you have received (been “served” with) a Plaintiff’s Claim in Mississauga, you should contact a lawyer immediately. A Plaintiff’s Claim is a document, known as an “originating process” that commences a lawsuit in Ontario’s Small Claims Court. It is only used in cases that involve less than $25,000. […]
Disability lawsuit dismissed after no disability cited, Human Rights Tribunal
KPA Lawyers – April 17, 2019 It seems like the kind of thing you’d read about in The Onion or The Beaverton, but this story is unfortunately quite true. It should probably be noted that neither KPA Lawyers nor any of our employees had anything to do with this case. It should also come as […]
Man sues Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, loses
KPA Lawyers – April 17, 2019 It’s almost reminiscent of an old internet meme. On March 22nd, 2019, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario decided the case of Gallagher v. Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Before we say anything further, it should probably be noted that neither KPA Lawyers nor any of our employees had […]
What to do if you receive an Application from Family Court in Peel Region
KPA Lawyers – April 28, 2019 If you are named as a respondent in a family case and you have received (been “served” with) an Application, you will also receive a blank Answer that will allow you to respond to the claims that have been made in the Application. You may also make claims against […]
What to do if you’re fired while pregnant in Ontario
KPA Lawyers – May 4, 2019 First, don’t sign anything. Signing away your rights might result in everything else that we say in this article being completely out of reach for you. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, what exactly does that law have to say about employers who terminate pregnant employees? […]
Here’s what’s really happening during that free consultation
We get it, lawyers have a reputation for being expensive. In fact, dispelling that reputation has become the cornerstone of a lot of legal advertising. Pay nothing and receive excellent legal advice and representation. You hear it a lot, and it sounds too good to be true. Unfortunately, it very often is just that: too […]