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Business and shareholder dispute resolved quickly
I was involved in a shareholder dispute matter with another partner of the company and was very frustrated. I decided to consult with Mr. Jeff Li. Upon consultation Jeff made an action plan for me and we put it into…
The art of negotiation
Most people know that lawyers argue and fight in the court. Few people know, however, that lawyers are negotiators who constantly try to make a deal outside the court. Think about that: in the contexts of both family law and…
Superior Court of Justice issues Protocol on the Use of Electronic Devices in the Courtroom
The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario recently issued Protocol on the Use of Electronic Devices in the Courtroom. The Protocol is the court’s response to the increasing use of electronic devices, including smart phones, iPads, tablets and laptops, in…
Trouble tenant evicted
[Below is a recent email from a client who is a landlord. Her trouble with the tenant started years ago when the tenant changed the lock without giving her a key. Measure should have been taken then to ensure the…
Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants
On December 15, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada issued Operational Bulletin 485. The title above and the contents below are self-explanatory. Summary Effective December 15, 2012,qualifying foreign nationals currently in Canada who have submitted an application for permanent residence (PR) under the…
Why litigation planning is essential
In Canada’s legal system, to start a lawsuit is not easy. Add on to this is the fact that ending a lawsuit is even more difficult, general speaking. A recent Court of Appeal decision, 1196158 Ontario Inc. v. 6274013 Canada…
Administration bond: What is it and how to dispense with it
By Jeff Jiehui Li Pursuant to s. 35 of the Estates Act, an administration bond is generally required before a court can appoint a person to be the trustee of an estate. The bond is not required in certain situations,…
Fraud Alert – Do not disclose your information over phone calls
A client of mine had this recent experience. She buys and sells a number of homes, and one day she received a phone call from a 1-855 number. The caller claimed to be an investigation agent of the Canadian Revenue…
What to do if my home purchase cannot be closed?
When a home buyer enters into an Agreement of purchase and sale, the closing is expected in the near future. Yet not every purchase transaction will be closed as planned, which will inevitably lead to frustration and distress on the…