Evaluating the terms for continued employment
If a new owner of the company you work for offers you continued employment, look at the terms carefully. You don’t always...
Taxes in real estate – purchaser’s edition
You have bought residential or commercial real estate. Over the course of the deal you realize that there are references to many...
PB|365 supports Lawyers Feed the Hungry
We are proud to support three local organizations in Hamilton with the gift of talent, treasure and time, through our PB|365 program.
PB|365 supports Pathways to Education Hamilton
We are proud to support three local organizations in Hamilton with the gift of talent, treasure and time, through our PB|365 program.
Board composition – eligibility for the position
This Article reviews the requirements imposed on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of an Ontario or a Federally-incorporated company.
If you do not have just cause, don’t pretend that you do
Seven years after Sheldon became President of a company that distributed medical equipment for eye care, he had a very bad day....
The limited partnership can lead to an investor relationship
A business will be structured as a (i) Sole Proprietorship; or (ii) Partnership; or (iii) Corporation.
Ross & McBride LLP supports Elizabeth Fry Society
Ross & McBride LLP presents $20,000 to Elizabeth Fry Society - through Community Based Benevolence Project, PB|365.
Exercise care, to avoid despair, when issuing a share
Your lawyer has incorporated a company for you. Excited and eager, you now want to bring shareholders on-board, to build and develop...
Candid camera in workplace dicey
They say a picture tells a thousand words. Sometimes that’s enough to get you fired.
Poor performance + bad attitude = no $
I have often written about how difficult it is for an employer to establish just cause for a termination. But it is...
Contingency fee arrangement
I have a claim against my employer or my disability insurance provider. Would you consider working on “contingency” (i.e. where legal fees...
Welcome to the firm
Congratulations to Derek Sheppard and Taran Hoogsteen, two of our Articling Students on their recent Call to the Bar.
Sewer gate if counsellors were employees
City Counsellors are employed by the Corporation of the City of Hamilton. Their employment comes in four year fixed term contracts at...
Who Can You Sue After a Hit-and-Run Car Accident Resulting in Serious Injury?
A hit and run is a serious offence that occurs when a driver hits another vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist and fails to...
What Should You Do If Your Long-Term Disability Benefits Claim Is Denied?
If you have filed a disability claim and have been denied, you should first check to ensure that your benefits were not...
What can I do to ensure that I am placing my mother in a nursing home that is appropriate and will treat her properly?
Deciding on a nursing home for a loved one and creating a transition plan is an important process. Ontario has 14 Local...
Pool Parties and the Risk of Lawsuits: Read Before Hosting Your Next Get-Together
Pool season is fast approaching and if you are like me, you love having friends, family, and colleagues over for parties around...
