Inheritance hijacking occurs when a person or persons steal or receive a part or all an inheritance they are not entitled to receive or is meant for another. Inheritance hijacking is not new, but it appears to be on the rise. There are multiple reasons for the increase in inheritance …
Termination Without Cause in Ontario
Most employment dismissals are without cause. This means that the employer does not have specific grounds for termination, but nevertheless wishes to terminate the employment relationship. Many potential clients are of the mistaken assumption that they cannot lose their job unless they intentionally do something wrong, but this is not …
Social Media Posts and Personal Injury Cases: Anything you say or post may be used against you in a court of law
The news is constantly buzzing about privacy on social media platforms. Many of us voluntarily post on social media so that our pictures and posts can be viewed by a wide audience, but we may also create private posts and take steps to ensure that our information is not used …
Should I Trademark my Business?
There are many advantages to registering a trade-mark for your business. The two most important reasons are: Trade-marks are designed to identify the source of the goods or services that are protected under the mark. Customers depend on the quality of the source when making decisions to support one business …
CommunityVotes – Sudbury 2021
The CommunityVotes – Sudbury 2021 winners have been announced and Northern Law has been awarded in four service categories. We are honoured and grateful for the following recognition: Thank you to our amazing clients and local community for the continued support. Northern Law is proud to serve you and the …
The Validity of Handwritten Wills
It may be surprising to some, but handwritten wills can be valid in certain circumstances. Clients often wonder how some messy handwriting on a faded old piece of paper can determine the fate of an entire estate. While a handwritten will may be valid in many cases, you are right …
Northern Law LLP – 2020 Review
Northern Law LLP was established in 2018 by lawyers Jordan E. Duplessis and Spencer D.W. Ball. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Duplessis and Mr. Ball had worked as lawyers in the community for many years. They saw a need in the legal market for a litigation law firm focused …
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