A parent’s decision to relocate with a child following separation can give rise to complex legal issues. The law recognizes that such a move may significantly affect a child’s relationship with the other parent. Understanding the legal framework governing relocations can help parents make informed and thoughtful decisions. What is …
Protecting Family Bonds: Understanding Grandparents’ Rights in Ontario
Grandparents often play a vital role in their grandchildren’s lives, offering emotional support, stability, and a connection to family history and culture. Although grandparents do not have an automatic right to access their grandchildren, there are legal avenues available to seek contact through the courts. At Northern Law, our experienced …
The Modern Corporate Siege: A Strategic Guide to “Bet-the-Company” Litigation
For today’s business leaders, the most significant threats often arrive not from market fluctuations, but from the legal system. “Bet-the-company” litigation is the modern corporate siege – a relentless, high-stakes assault on your organization’s future. It’s more than just a lawsuit; it’s a strategic battle where the survival of your …
The Anatomy of a Corporate Oppression Claim in Ontario
Northern Law LLP is frequently retained in complex shareholder disputes. This article explains the legal framework governing oppression claims under the Ontario Business Corporations Act, supported by leading authorities and practical considerations. A. Overview of the Oppression Remedy Section 248 of the Ontario Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) provides the court …
Fear Thy Neighbour: Examining the Tort of Intrusion upon Seclusion
Having difficult neighbours can make living even in a mansion unbearable. Common neighbour disputes revolve around issues like trespassing and nuisance. These issues are clear and actionable and the remedies for them typically address visible or tangible harm. However, courts in Ontario have recognized a distinct legal remedy that does …
Winter Hazards: Navigating Snow and Ice in Personal Injury Claims
‘Tis the season for snow blowers and de-icing agents in Northern Ontario. Slip and fall accidents on snow and ice are all too familiar for Ontario residents. If you have been injured due to the negligent maintenance of snow and or ice on private or public property, you may be …
Placing Cautions on Title: Proceed with Caution
In many situations, you might want to alert others that you have a stake in a property, even if you’re not the registered owner. This can be accomplished by registering a Caution on title. A Caution alerts others that the property may have a legal claim against it, which could …
Common-Law Separation and the Family Home
In Ontario, two people are considered common-law partners if they have been continuously living together in a conjugal relationship for at least three years or living together in a relationship of some permanence if they share a child together by birth or adoption. Common-law spouses have fewer legal rights compared …
Impaired Paddling in Ontario: Navigating the Summer Safely
With the weather quickly heating up in Northern Ontario, the idyllic lake days of summer are around the corner. Paddlers and boating enthusiasts alike should take note that motorized or not, large or small, watercraft can carry people into serious danger. Whether you paddle a canoe or kayak, or a …
Domestic Violence and Mandatory Charging Policies
Charges of domestic violence are perhaps surprisingly common, even when couples involved would prefer to avoid them. Many charges are laid because our laws and policies require police officers who receive a report to file charges, without first exercising their usual discretion, on the theory that dangerous escalation could follow …
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