[Toronto Star] Real estate law: Be careful about how you word repair clause in home sale contract, or you might end up in court. Most home sale deals are conditional on the buyer being satisfied with an inspection. If the…
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Blog on civil litigation, tax and immigration litigation.
Difficult Separation Agreement Issues Resolved
I wish to express my great appreciation for Jeff Li’s professional legal advice regarding my family law case. I have been suffering for a long period of time in negotiation with my other half regarding the property dispute. After I…
Equalization Claim and Bankruptcy
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. For many people, family law…
BC Immigration Consulting Firm Faces Fraud Charges
[Vancouver Sun] A Vancouver immigration consulting firm is alleged to have created fake jobs for foreigners to help them gain permanent resident status, a B.C. Supreme Court ruling reveals. The Canada Border Service Agency executed search warrants in October 2012…
Canada lawyer put $1.7M in offshore tax havens
Source: CBC News A prominent Canadian lawyer, husband to a Liberal senator, moved nearly $2 million to secretive financial havens while he was locked in battle with the Canada Revenue Agency over his taxes, according to documents in a massive…
Motion to change succeeded
I wanted to say that you have done an excellent job in assisting us with the Motion to Change and we are satisfied with the work and the care that you and your staff have provided us. Your assistance in…
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…
OLRB rules teachers must come back to work
Around 4 a.m. this morning, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) ruled that the walkout planned by elementary teachers was illegal. As a result, the teachers planning the action must come back to work, and the schools in Toronto, York,…