Legal education

Why you need a lawyer to buy a business in Canada

Why you need a lawyer to buy a business in Canada

A lawyer to buy a business — or an M&A lawyer — can help companies who want to merge with or acquire an existing business in Canada

Largest compensatory damages awarded in Canadian law

Largest compensatory damages awarded in Canadian law

Find out the biggest compensatory damages awarded by Canadian courts. Learn historic settlements, including the factors that influenced awards

Understanding class actions in Ontario

Understanding class actions in Ontario

Wondering how class actions in Ontario are filed in court? We’ll discuss the provincial laws on class actions and other legal considerations

Law firm succession planning: essential strategies for Canadian practices

Law firm succession planning: essential strategies for Canadian practices

We’ll explore some key strategies, the process, and important factors when doing a law firm succession planning for the future of your firm

Duty to inquire 101: what it is and how it works

Duty to inquire 101: what it is and how it works

Know more about the duty to inquire under Canadian labour and employment laws, what it asks from employers, and how should it be exercised

Doctrine of laches and acquiescence: what it is and how it works

Doctrine of laches and acquiescence: what it is and how it works

Learn more about the doctrine of laches and acquiescence under Canadian law, including some examples through decided cases applying this doctrine