Archive for August, 2008
Marriage vs. Cohabitation
Today I want to talk about the consequences of being married versus being merely cohabiting. Once upon a time, there was a sharp distinction between the two statuses; being married afforded much more protection under the law. Today, although the distinction between the two is largely blurry, some differences still exist.
In Ontario today, whether you [...]
Contract Writing FAQ
Today I am holding a workshop on contract writing for the Youth Employment Services. I would like to share a few tips/ frequently asked questions with the readers.
Q: I changed my mind; can I change parts of the contract after it’s signed?
A: Generally, contracts are not written in stone; parties can always change their mind [...]
The World’s Biggest Swordfight (Literally!)
Yesterday I had the privilege to be a judge for Ryerson University’s attempt to break the world record for the biggest swordfight ever (or rather, as the Guinness World Records would have it, the most simultaneously-participated role playing game).
I arrived at the scene with three other judges, including local Firefighter Jeff Balentino, Sam Babe, a [...]
Come Witness a Guinness Record! (I’ll be the judge!)
I am pleased to announce that the Ryerson University Student Programs Office has invited me to judge their attempt to break a Guinness Record. I have, of course, accepted the invitation and will be presiding over the event.
The event will be held at the Ryerson Quad (Lake Devo) on Tuesday, August 26, from 3:30 pm [...]
Limitations to Your Lawsuit.
Recently I encountered several individuals seeking my assistance with their claims. I regret that I had to advise them that they were too late in bringing their claims forward before I send them home.
In Ontario we have a statute that prevents a plaintiff from bringing a claim in court after certain amount of time has [...]
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