LEGAL
The year 2016 brings with it exciting new changes and importantly - new laws.
Not surprisingly, untrue statements are often an important issue in lawsuits.
Negligence: What Is It And When Can You Sue For It?
Thursday, 15 October 2015 15:34 Written by Tanya Walker
One of the most common reasons for a lawsuit is an allegation of negligence.
An unfortunate reality in litigation is that lawsuits often pit one family member against another.
As a commercial litigation lawyer, most of the cases I deal with are based on breach of contract.
Home Renovation Nightmare! What Are Your Rights?
Tuesday, 14 July 2015 14:39 Written by Tanya Walker
You've owned your home for several years and it's time for a new look. You draw up plans, get estimates, hire a general contractor and eagerly await the splendour of your newly-renovated home.
In our final article addressing franchise law we will discuss how an individual or company involved in a franchise agreement on behalf of the franchisor, or brand owner, can be held personally responsible for damages suffered by a franchisee, or individual location owner.
Options Available To The Franchisee In A Dispute With The Franchisor
Tuesday, 26 May 2015 19:19 Written by Tanya Walker
Last month we discussed how franchise disputes can be resolved from the perspective of the franchisor. This month, we consider the options available to the franchisee.
Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Here Are The Legal Implications
Thursday, 16 April 2015 15:58 Written by Tanya Walker
This next series of articles will examine specific legal issues, beginning with an examination of dispute resolution in the field of franchise law.
PROVING YOUR CASE AT TRIAL
So far in this series of articles we’ve discussed a variety of the steps in the litigation process including the preparation of the Statement of Claim and the Statement of Defence, discoveries, and mediation.
If you have watched courtroom drama on television you have likely seen portrayals of lawyers asking questions to the opposite site, which is videotaped.
In our court system today, the reality is that very few lawsuits actually proceed all the way to trial. Instead, most cases settle at some earlier point in the process.
