Written by: Naa Lansana  The legal landscape in recent weeks has been abuzz with commentary on artificial intelligence (AI) hallucinations (fake cases generated by AI), and the negative attention that can ensue for lawyers when AI goes rogue. In the endorsement of Justice FL Myers released on May 6, 2025 following a motion heard in...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  Ontario’s adjudication process for construction dispute resolution—administered by the Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (ODACC)—has marked a significant shift in resolving payment and performance issues in the construction industry. Introduced as the first adjudication system of its kind in Canada, ODACC was designed to provide a quick, interim dispute resolution...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  The construction industry moves fast — and disputes do not wait until the end of a project. That is where adjudication comes in. Introduced under Ontario’s Construction Act, RSO 1990, c C.30, the adjudication process is designed to help parties to a construction contract resolve disputes quickly, affordably, and with minimal...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  A construction lien is a legal right that allows a party to secure payment for services or materials supplied to improve a property. Governed by Ontario’s Construction Act, RSO 1990, c C.30, a lien attaches to the property itself, creating a legal hold over it until payment is made. This remedy...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana  During separation, couples often experience disappointment and hurt, leading to a strong temptation to seek validation from their community and beyond. In this digital age, where many facets of life are lived out on social media, it is not surprising that some individuals choose to extend their battle online. However, the...Read More

Written by: Dina Nikseresht Case comment: Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198 The Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Tessaro v. Gora¹ highlights the application of the ultimate limitation period on matters dealing with professional negligence in will drafting. Case Background In 1991, Leopold Ryczkowski retained the defendant lawyer to draft his will. The will names...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana  The Divorce Act articulates the ground for divorce as a breakdown of a marriage. This collapse of the marital relationship can occur in three ways: Firstly, if the spouses have lived separate and apart for at least one year immediately prior to the determination of the proceeding, and continue to do...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  The “emoji case” gained international attention when a Saskatchewan court ruled that a thumbs-up emoji sent via text message constituted a valid signature in a contract dispute. The case, Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. v. South West Terminal Ltd., highlights the evolving landscape of electronic contracting and the potential legal significance...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  Investing in real property with a partner can be a rewarding venture. However, when relationships between co-investors deteriorate, disputes over ownership and control of the property often arise. In such scenarios, a Certificate of Pending Litigation (“CPL”) can serve as a crucial legal safeguard, protecting an individual’s interest in the property...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana  When it comes to separation, individuals have varying ideas of what that entails. Notions have emanated from popular TV shows, from celebrity break-ups and ensuing salacious details splattered across tabloid pages, but also through sobering personal experiences. It bears noting that in Canada, separation has a very specific meaning. Often, clients...Read More