Beware of The Ides of March!

That was good advice given by a soothsayer to Julius Caesar although he did not heed the warning. The words were made popular by William Shakespeare in his play “Julius …

Putting the Brakes on a Power of Sale

Let’s assume that a mortgagee has instituted power of sale proceedings, what, if anything, can the mortgagor do to delay or prevent the sale? In the interim period, the owner …

The Legal Definition of Good Title

The traditional definition of good title in law, is a title without any qualifications, exceptions or explanations. A solicitor’s opinion on title would point out any matters that were relevant …

Ministry of the Environment

The Ministry of the Environment (MOE), now the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks may issue an Order under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) that calls for certain work …

Beware of Environmental Liability

Recently a restaurant proprietor wanted to determine his liability for payment of a tax bill to the City. Two previous tenants had operated restaurants out of the premises. So, here’s …