Common Law: Historical Beginnings

Frequently, people will ask “what is common law”. And, just as frequently someone will provide a simple definition, but somewhat different than the one you heard before. So, let’s have …

Apologies from Real Estate Agents

The Province of Ontario has legislation known as the “Apology Act“. When an injury occurs, the lawyers and insurance companies rush to the scene. The first thing they say to …

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 …

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 …