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Can a Facebook Post Be Defamation in Ontario?
An Ontario court found a Facebook post calling someone a 'Grifter' and 'race hustler' was defamatory. Learn what this means for online defamation claims.
Read the noteCan a Home Seller Recover Damages When a Buyer Backs Out in Ontario?
Learn how Ontario courts calculate damages when a real estate buyer defaults, who bears the mitigation burden, and what sellers must prove to recover losses.
Read the noteCan a CPL Be Placed on a Home to Protect a Fraud Claim in Ontario?
An Ontario court granted certificates of pending litigation on property transfers linked to an alleged $500,000 investment fraud. Learn what this means for creditors.
Read the noteWhen Must You Disclose a Settlement in Ontario Court?
Ontario's Court of Appeal clarifies that failing to disclose a settlement is not automatic abuse of process — actual prejudice must be shown. Learn what this means for your case.
Read the noteCan Ontario Courts Dismiss a Lawsuit Without a Full Hearing?
Ontario's Court of Appeal explains when a claim can be thrown out under Rule 2.1.01 — and what that means if you're facing a similar dismissal.
Read the noteCan a Business Buyer Sue for Non-Disclosure After Closing in Ontario?
An Ontario court dismissed a buyer's claim that the seller hid a revenue slump before closing. Learn what business buyers must do to protect themselves.
Read the noteCan a Worker Lose WSIB Benefits After Withdrawing a Claim in Ontario?
A 2026 WSIAT decision clarifies what happens to WSIB entitlement when a worker withdraws a claim. Learn what Ontario workers need to know.
Read the noteCan a Final Costs Order Be Changed After It's Made in Ontario?
An Ontario court varied a final costs order after new facts emerged in a decertified class action. Learn what this means for class counsel and cost liability.
Read the noteWhen Does the Clock Start on an Ontario Car Accident Lawsuit?
Ontario's Court of Appeal clarifies when limitation periods begin in car accident claims — and why hoping for recovery can cost you your case.
Read the noteWhen a Summary Judgment Motion Falls Apart in Ontario: What Happens Next?
An Ontario court paused a summary judgment motion after new documents emerged. Learn what this means for employees in complex wrongful dismissal cases.
Read the noteWhen Are Promissory Notes and Guarantees Enforceable in Ontario?
An Ontario court upheld promissory notes and personal guarantees despite limitation, obstruction, and bad-faith defences. Learn what this means for borrowers and lenders.
Read the noteOppression Remedy vs. Constructive Dismissal: What Ontario Shareholders Need to Know
An Ontario court split on oppression and constructive dismissal claims in a shareholder dispute. Learn what the ruling means for minority shareholders and employee-directors.
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