Jury Trials Postponed Until at least September
KPA Lawyers – April 28, 2020 The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has postponed jury trials in Ontario until at least September. Both criminal and civil jury trials have been suspended at the court due to the pandemic from March 17th, 2020, and tentatively until September. Since March 17th, 2020, the court has used technology […]
Doug Ford Declares No Fixed Dates on Reopening Ontario
KPA Lawyers – May 1, 2020 Premier Doug Ford is standing by his decision not to set hard dates on reopening Ontario. Ford says that opening too soon could lead to a “disaster†that may result in a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. “I’m not willing to roll the dice,” Ford said. “We’re in a different […]
Federal Government Announces 75% Rent Relief for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
KPA Lawyers – April 28, 2020 Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on February 24, 2020, that the Federal Government will provide relief to businesses unable to pay their landlords due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government has reached an agreement with all provinces and territories to implement the […]
Should I include COVID-19 Clauses in my Ontario Agreement of Purchase and Sale?
KPA Lawyers – May 7, 2020 As an extension of my article posted April 2, 2020 entitled “COVID-19 and Ontario Real Estate Agreements,†I thought it would be a good idea to delve into the clauses real estate brokers are adding to Ontario Agreements of Purchase and Sale to contend with potential implications caused by […]
Can you sue someone in Ontario for publishing embarrassing but true things about you?
The short answer is yes, you can. But here’s the slightly longer answer… We first need to mention a quick legal term that lawyers call “torts”. A tort is a wrongful action or an infringement of someone else’s rights that leads to civil liability. In other words, it’s a reason to sue someone in civil […]
Top five things to consider when choosing a real estate lawyer in Mississauga
KPA Lawyers – September 23, 2020 Mississauga is Canada’s 6th largest city, and is home to some flourishing residential land developments. Just like it’s neighbouring city, Toronto, modern condos have been popping up all over the city for years. Mississauga is also home to some stunning houses as well. Home buyers and sellers often carefully […]
When to talk to a whistleblower lawyer in Ontario
KPA Lawyers – November 6, 2020 So you’ve stumbled upon evidence, or heard some office chatter, that your employer is engaging in some type of fraud, violation of securities law, or some other type of unlawful behaviour that runs afoul of your industry’s regulatory laws. Maybe you decide to bring this information to the attention […]
Mississauga restaurant ordered to pay $40k for sexual harassment
KPA Lawyers – August 10, 2020 The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) has awarded $40,000 in compensation to a woman due to workplace sexual harassment she experienced at the Eat More Restaurant in Mississauga. The HRTO found that the Applicant’s co-worker, Zaheer Abbas, committed unwanted sexual advances, physical touching, sexualized comments, sexual innuendo, exposed […]
What happens to my estate if I die without a will in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – August 14, 2020 A properly drafted, up-to-date Will may be one of the most important legal documents an individual can have, as it ensures that their wishes upon death are followed. Despite this reality, many people in Ontario feel like they’re either too young or too broke to need a will. Others […]
These are the two most common ways people buy and sell businesses in Ontario
KPA Lawyers – July 24, 2020 Buying or selling a business is a very serious financial and legal transaction in Ontario. There are two major ways that this is commonly done: asset purchases and share purchases. Asset Purchase Agreements In an asset purchase agreement, the purchaser is only buying specific assets and liabilities from the […]