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Served with a statement of claim in Ontario? What to do in the first 20 days

You have 20 days to defend a claim served in Ontario, and missing that deadline can cost you the case. Here is what to do in your first week.

August 3, 20269 min read

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Starting a business in Ontario.

Eight guides, in the order the decisions actually arrive.

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Civil Litigation

Car insurance denied for misrepresentation: how to fight it

An insurer that voids coverage for misrepresentation after a crash must prove it. Here is what a denial really means and how to challenge it.

July 31, 20266 min read

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Civil Litigation

Your insurance company denied your claim. Now what?

Insurers deny claims for late notice, alleged misrepresentation, or coverage gaps. Ontario law gives policyholders real ways to push back.

July 23, 20266 min read

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Corporate Law

When are business owners personally liable in Ontario?

Incorporating protects owners from most business debts, but not all of them. Here is where Ontario law holds directors and owners personally liable.

July 15, 20266 min read

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Civil Litigation

Small Claims Court in Ontario: every step from filing to getting paid

Ontario's Small Claims Court hears claims up to $50,000. Here is every step, from filing a plaintiff's claim to collecting on the judgment.

July 8, 20268 min read

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Civil Litigation

Can I sue? What to work out before you file in Ontario

A real grievance and a case worth filing are different things. Ontario deadlines, collectability, and loser-pays costs decide which one you have.

June 24, 20269 min read

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