The Long Road Of Litigation
The Long Road Of Litigation Litigation is often over-dramatized in movies and television. As the viewer, we get to watch the ‘good guy’ trump the ‘bad guy’ after a short, and just trial. However, lawsuits do not always unfold in such a “viewer-friendly” manner....
How mix-use development can be the solution for the dying neighbourhood mall
Neighbourhood malls are quickly becoming a memory, and companies like Amazon are to blame. Consumers are embracing the simplicity and convenience of online shopping. From smaller local malls such as Whitby Mall, to sprawling malls like Thornhill’s Promenade, building...
Changes To Ontario’s Labour Laws
Changes to Ontario’s labour laws and what it means for the average ‘worker’ Ontario’s Liberal government has received recommendations on how to make the largest reform to Ontario’s Labour Laws and the Employment Standards Act (ESA) since 2000. Brian Greenspan, an...
Can real estate ‘speed-dating’ solve Toronto’s puzzling housing costs?
There is a unique and unconventional method to home owning that is being highlighted in the city of Toronto. The idea of ‘speed-dating’ to find a partner. However, this has an interesting spin where that partner will be assisting in the financing of a house. In an...
Congestion In The Courtroom
Family law has hit a snag in regards to progression through the courtroom. The judicial system is not adequately equipped to meet the demand of justice for family law cases. In instances that are already physically and emotionally draining, like divorce or custody...
What Changes will Marijuana Bring to Workplace Policies?
The Canadian government is looking to legalization marijuana in the summer of 2018. Brian Greenspan, and employment lawyer with Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, commented on how legalization will affect workplace policies. The first issue that Greenspan brought up was...
The sale of the matrimonial home in Toronto’s steep housing market
The shock factor of Toronto’s real estate market is dying down as the average price of a home has skyrocketed over the past several years. These steep prices have simply become the norm. However, aside from financing, availability and battling with foreign investors...
How does Marijuana Fit into Workplace Prescription Programs?
Brian Greenspan, an employment lawyer with Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, has a wealth of knowledge regarding the legalization of marijuana in Canada. He weighed in on how workplaces may have to include marijuana into their prescription programs. “It’s a new frontier. In...
Frequently Asked Questions about Constructive Dismissal
What Is Constructive Dismissal In Canada? The Supreme Court of Canada illustrates two forms that constructive dismissal can take: A single act by the employer that violates an essential term of an employee’s employment contract. A series of actions that, when added...
The Buzz created by Ontario’s New Minimum Wage
The new year brought in several changes in the province of Ontario, one of the most talked about is the coming changes to minimum wage. The wage went from $11.60 to $14.00, with another $1.00 increase effective January 1st, 2019. Ultimately, the minimum wage is the...
Dying Without a Will and The Trouble It Can Cause
Death is a complex and difficult time for any family to endure. However, those times can be made even more difficult if the deceased does not have a will. Without a last will, there are many issues that can arise after death. The Wills and Estates Team at Hummingbird...
The Snags of Self-Represented Litigation
Self-representation may not be as easy as it looks in the movies. There are many unseen problems that come with attempting to settle your own claims. Whether this happens in a Small Claims Court or the Superior Court, many of the issues arise from being unfamiliar...
Should Residential Real Estate Transactions be Stressful?
Buying a home is one of the biggest moments in your life. However, it doesn’t need to be the most stressful. Andrew Fortis, a real estate lawyer and founding partner of Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, provided some tips and experience to help make your big day a little less...
So you’re an executor, now what?
Unexpected tragedies happen to every family. Any individual can succumb to sickness, incapacitation or even death. Yet as difficult as these situations can be, there are responsibilities that must be taken over to ensure that the individual who has suffered has their...
Buying a House with “Mr. Maybe”
Living together is not always an antecedent to marriage. Yet buying a house with your common-law spouse differs from sharing a rental space with your college love interest. The Family Law and Real Estate teams at Hummingbird Lawyers LLP teamed up to outline how to...
Complications in Travelling with Children of Separation
Travelling is something that can be used as a relaxant from work and school, but most importantly it can be used as a bonding experience with family. However, if parents are separated or divorced it creates some complications. Travelling with children of separation or...
How You Can Protect Your Common Law Spouse
Ontario law has seen the treatment of common law spouses differ greatly from married spouses. One issue that leads to this is the how the “spouse” is defined in two separate Acts: The Family Law Act (FLA) and the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA). Because of the...
Just How Important Is A Will?
Amy M. MacAlpine, a Wills & Estates lawyer for Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, explained several reasons why creating a last will and testament can benefit yourself and your loved ones. Oftentimes, incorrect assumptions are made about how your assets will be looked after...
Is There Criminal Liability for Anti-Vaxxer Parents?
With all of the attention through the news media, social media platforms and the scientific community, there’s a question that has garnered much attention as well: can parents who refuse to vaccinate their children be held criminally liable if something happens?...