Cannabis and the Retail Market

With recreational cannabis becoming legal this past October in 2018 and with at least 25 legal retail dispensaries opening up around the province since April 1, 2019, there now exists a new market for those wanting to invest in retail cannabis dispensaries, with the hopes of operating their own pot-shop. For those who are interested …

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KLO Sponsors Wildlife Oasis Photo Competition

Kesarwani Law Office is honoured and excited to be sponsoring the Wildlife Oasis Photographer competition for the first time in 2019! This is a fantastic opportunity to bring together the local community to honour our shared environment at Humber Bay Park and showcase local photographers. Please join us on Opening Night May 3rd, at 7p.m. …

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Protecting your Reputation against Defamation

By Anna Okorokov What happens when someone posts a terrible comment about you on social media? Or writes a blog calling you out for something you know is not true? As Canadians, our Charter gives us the right to “freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of …

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Marketing your Brand and Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

By Anna Okorokov In a world inundated with advertisements it is often difficult to know where to start to promote your own company.  Do you do Instagram sponsored posts, radio ads, flyers, email promotions, print ads in magazines and newspapers or internet banners? Or none of the above and rely on your website’s SEO configuration? …

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Moving in Together and Beyond

By Anna Okorokov Oftentimes, before we get the BIG question, we get the step 1 question: will you move in with me? After a subjectively considerably amount of time, you may choose to move in with your significant other but time shouldn’t be your only consideration. There are some specific legal concerns about moving in …

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Buying a Pre-Construction Condo

Builder Agreements and The Rescission Period Toronto Real Estate Lawyers So you’ve decided to jump in to the real estate market and buy a pre-construction condo. You put 5% down and your new home will be ready in a year or two. You’re then given a copy of your Builder Agreement, and have 10 days …

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That Lingering Construction Lien

Expired Construction Lien Removal  – Promotional Pricing      It’s summer in Toronto and home renovation season is in full swing. More often than one might expect, these renovations end up in disputes with a contractor throwing around that dreaded term – construction lien. If you fail to resolve a dispute with your contractor, he or she …

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Consumer Protection In Real Estate Transactions?

As of July 1, 2015,  real estate sales agents and brokers are no longer allowed to present “phantom bids”.  In effect, agents and brokers may no longer indicate that another offer exists unless it is presented in writing. What this means is potential buyers of real estate in Ontario no longer have to deal with …

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Future Shop – It May Not Be Over For The Employees

Future Shop has been making national headlines recently with a sudden announcement that all of their stores will be closing.  Up to 500 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees are out of the job. However, this may not be the end for former Future Shop employees. Future Shop (or actually Best Buy Canada), is not bankrupt. …

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Importance of Termination Agreements

Employee Rights Employees should know their rights. You worked hard, were loyal, but now they don’t want you there. Why?   They didn’t say.  They just said, “You’re fired!”  You’ve been let go. But before you leave for good, your (now) ex-employer wants you to sign a couple of documents in exchange for a couple of …

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