Litigation

Love or Lies? How to Protect Seniors from Romance Scams

I recently faced my first romance scam when I learned that an elderly client was being courted by a charming foreign suitor. What gave it away? Through image recognition technology, I found the same photo of my client’s suitor on...

By Ines Jelic of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday September 25, 2024.

How Long is Too Long? Limitation Periods and Suing for Unpaid Debts

Making a Loan: Personal Dynamics and Paper Trails When loaning money, it is preferable to have the terms of the loan properly documented and agreed to in writing by the parties involved. However, sometimes loans are made informally, such as...

By Caroline Bedard of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday October 19, 2023.

The Little Mermaid is Back, but Ariel Still Needs a Lawyer, not a Court Composer, or: Ten Possible Ways to Void a Contract

At a recent meeting, Leslie Scott, our Marketing Manger said, if you want to get ‘clicks’, write about something current.  In response, Associate Lawyer, Tanya Hewitt said, Ooh!  Like the live-action remake of the classic Disney animated film, ‘The Little...

By of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday June 12, 2023.