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With the Province of Ontario announcing its policy with respect to determining the vaccination status of clients, customers and patrons of select industries, many employers […]
Vaccination Policies in the Workplace Read More
Below is an opinion piece written by Tom Dart, Partner at Barriston Law, about his experience with the Family Law Court System. This thoughtful article
Family Courts – The Good Old Days Read More
We often get asked “How long after I move in with my partner should I get a cohabitation agreement?”. The short answer is that the
Cohabitation Agreements: When Do You Get One? Read More
Things continue to heat up in the employment law field. After over one year of the pandemic, we are also now seeing some COVID-19 employment
Constructive Dismissal Read More
Joanne McPhail, Managing Partner at Barriston Law, and Amee Sandhu, Founder and Principal Attorney at Lex Integra PC, teamed up with the Sandbox Centre to deliver
The Importance of Corporate Ethics Read More
Bill 245, which received royal assent last month, includes changes within the acts governing wills, powers of attorney and intestacy. Bill 245 allows for permanent
Bill 245: Marriage No Longer Revokes a Will and Other Updates Read More
When couples are in a common-law relationship and one of the common law spouses dies, the Succession Law Reform Act authorizes the surviving spouse to
When is a Relationship Akin to a Marriage? Read More
Taking the time to consider getting a Will is a good first step, given that the majority of Ontarians do not even have one (estimates
Should I Specifically Name My Children In My Will? Read More
NEWS RELEASEROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE Barriston Law, one of Simcoe-Muskoka’s most recognized and trusted legal firms, has announced a generous $200,000 donation to Royal
Law firm donates $200K to Barrie hospital to support patient care Read More
