Our very own Jonathan Hacohen (The Chosen Lawyer) was a featured speaker recently at the Ontario Bar Institute at a program titled “Level-Up: Elevate Your Career”. As part of the keynote address, Jonathan spoke with his lawyer audience on “Digital Detox: How to Reduce Overload!” Please find below the recordi...

Recently, I found a Construction Lien registered on the title of a property our client had entered into an agreement to purchase. Although I come across these types of liens far less often than other registered documents, I do feel it is imperative to provide a brief overview of Construction Liens and how they can impact a...

In a previous blog post, we outlined some key items to consider when taking part in a share purchase. In this post, we will go over vital issues to take into account when acquiring interest in a business via an asset purchase An asset purchase means that you as purchaser either individually or via your corpor...

Over the course of a real estate purchase or sale, buyers and sellers will encounter all manner of professionals who will assist with various aspects of the transaction. Real estate lawyers in particular play an important role in assisting with various legal aspects of buying or selling a property. Here are a few key ways ...

In an attempt to apply more downward pressure on home prices and create more supply for desperate Torontonian buyers, the City of Toronto introduced a new tax to penalize homeowners allowing their property to sit vacant. According to former Mayor John Tory’s statement, as of February 3, 2023 (the day after homeown...