A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document through which an individual (the “grantor” or “principal”) authorizes another person (the “attorney” or “agent”) to act on their behalf. In Ontario, the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 30 (“Substitute Decisions Act, 1992”) governs the creation and operation of Powers of Attorney. One can...Read More
The terms “Assault” and “Battery” are quite commonly used in Canada but their distinct nuances carry different implications in the legal practice. Knowing these terms can aid you in safeguarding yourself and others. Assault Vs. Battery Hitting someone with a rod resulting in physical injuries or throwing a glass of drink on someone and that...Read More
Common-law relationships can be complex given the uncertainty and intricacies they carry. Common-law relationship means two individuals living together as partners without legally getting married. Imagine moving in with your partner, quite lovey-dovey in the beginning, enjoying the excitement of building up a life together. But after a while disagreements start to creep in over...Read More
Protecting intellectual property (IP) in today’s digital era is more important than ever. If your trademarks, copyrights, patents, or trade secrets are at risk of infringement, injunctions can serve as a powerful tool for enforcement. Why Are Injunctions Needed? An injunction is a court order that prohibits a party from taking specific actions. In IP...Read More
Offences related to Driving can take several forms. One of those forms is where one drives when his/her driving license is suspended. Driving with a suspended license is an offence in Ontario and one can be convicted for it. What Is A Suspended License? Suspension of license means when an individual is temporarily banned to...Read More
Resolving parenting disputes can be difficult. However, the complexity multiplies when parenting conflicts to be resolved involve transgender and gender nonconforming (GNC) children. Family matters revolving around child access and parenting are always dealt with by upholding the best interests of the children. The question that generally arises in Trans and GNC children cases are...Read More
Have an invention you’d like to protect? You need a patent. A patent is a legal document issued by the government that grants the patent holder the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a specified period. Once granted, this document prohibits other parties from using, imitating, or profiting from the patented...Read More
Undue influence occurs when an individual is pressured or coerced into making decisions that do not reflect their true wishes. This is particularly relevant in estate litigation, where the validity of wills, testamentary documents, and other estate transfers may be challenged due to concerns that the testator was improperly influenced. Burden Of Proof In Undue...Read More
What Is A Parenting Order? Parenting order is a legal arrangement through which separated or divorced parents decide on the decision-making responsibility, parenting time, or contact with regard to the child/children of a marriage. Typically, a parenting plan consists of decisions regarding education, health, and welfare of the child. It also outlines the arrangements for...Read More
Spousal or child support are matters of considerable comprehension after the breakdown of a marriage. Oftentimes, the court intervenes to settle down the support agreement between parties and compliance of that support order is necessary. But after a while you have no longer any source of income and you are worried whether you are still...Read More
