Constructive Dismissal
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 […]
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The Importance of Corporate Ethics
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
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Bill 245: Marriage No Longer Revokes a Will and Other Updates
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
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When is a Relationship Akin to a Marriage?
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
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Should I Specifically Name My Children In My Will?
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
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Law firm donates $200K to Barrie hospital to support patient care
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
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Unprecedented Decision: Security for Judgment
On January 15, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision granting security for judgement for the first time by a court in Ontario.
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So, You’ve Been Appointed Estate Trustee
The death of a friend or a family member is often an emotional and difficult time. Adding to the emotional turmoil may be your appointment
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COVID-19 & Employment Law: January 2021
On January 19th, 2021, the Sandbox Centre of downtown Barrie hosted a webinar during which Barriston Law Associate Joshua Valler, MPP Andrea Khanjin, and Janice
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