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To be or not to be? The question of the exclusion of trust property upon marriage breakdown

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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April 16 2013

Ludmer v Ludmer 2013 ONSC 784 is a case that dealt with, among other things, the exclusion of trust property in a net family property calculation

Case law update- Aguas v Rivard Estate

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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September 15 2011

The appellant commenced an action on October 6, 2003, against Curtis Rivard following a motor vehicle accident

Timely tax returns should be a top priority

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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August 15 2011

The recent decision of the Federal Court in Estate of The Late Sloma Rosenberg v. Minister of National Revenue, 2011 FC 445 provides a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to ensure that tax returns are filed on time

The “tough on drivers” agenda

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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August 1 2011

A proposed amendment to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act calls for heightened penalties for drivers convicted of offences where injury or death occurs

What privilege does a trustee enjoy?

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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July 4 2011

The law of Ontario is "reasonably clear" that trustees are under a duty to provide beneficiaries regularly with accurate information, and to make trust documents available for inspection by beneficiaries

A fair share?

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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November 1 2010

The movie cliché of the red-faced father slamming polished mahogany and declaring his daughter "will get nothing!" because she is marrying an unacceptable suitor may become a thing of the past

Groen v. Harris 2010 ONCA 621, released 29 September 2010

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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October 20 2010

A jury had been convened, on the respondentdefendant's request, to assess the damages suffered by the appellantplaintiff as a result of a motor vehicle accident for which fault was admitted

Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program) v. Tranchemontagne 2010 onca 593, released 16 september 2010

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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October 20 2010

Human Rights - Test for Discriminatory LegislationThe Court of Appeal affirmed the holding of both the Social Benefit Tribunal and the Divisional Court that the prohibition on providing benefits to those disabled solely due to addiction in s

Shaw v. Phipps

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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October 20 2010

Administrative Law - Standard of Review of Decisions of the HRTO - Human Rights - Prima Facie Discrimination on the Basis of RaceThe applicant at the Human Rights Tribunal, a black male, was a letter carrier with Canada Post

Dilkas v Red Seal Tours Inc. (Sunwing Vacations) 2010 ONCA 63, released 4 October 2010

WeirFoulds LLP
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Canada
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October 20 2010

This was an appeal from a decision dismissing a motion challenging jurisdiction of the Ontario court and the convenience of the Ontario forum

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