The Ontario Court of Appeal released a new decision in Tomec v Economical Mutual Insurance Company, which affirmed that the two-year limitation period in section 281.1(1) of the Insurance Act (the “Act”) and section 51(1) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“SABS”) are subject to the rule of discoverability. Facts…

We are very pleased to welcome Michael Nehme to Kelly Santini LLP. Based in our west end office, Michael advises business owners on all aspects of their commercial real estate needs. He also advises on corporate/commercial law and acts for many individual home buyers and sellers on their residential real…

Real estate agents have a lot to manage when helping buyers and sellers with the biggest transactions of their lives.  While most sales go off without a hitch, some transactions can be problematic and result in long-term legal disputes and damage to the agent’s reputation.  In this two-part webinar, Kelly…

So you’ve found the perfect space to rent for your new business and now it’s time to secure the space by entering into a lease with the landlord. This can be an overwhelming process for a new commercial tenant as there are many things to consider when entering into a…

The Ontario Court of Appeal released a new decision in Benson v Belair Insurance Company Inc. which affirmed that an insured may be entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits when injured in an off-road vehicle accident, even where the accident occurs in a jurisdiction which does not mandate insurance coverage for…

A big step for many growing businesses is the move from self-employed to employer.  In this webinar, Kelly Santini Employment Group cover the essential issue to know before you hire your first employee and how to protect your business from exposure to liability through non-compliance with the law and/or bad…

As of January 1, 2020, the rules governing Simplified Procedure under the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario will change. The highlights include: The monetary limit will increase from $100,000.00 to $200,000.00; The time limit for conducting oral examinations will increase from two hours to three; Trials will be limited to…

Ontario’s Court of Appeal recently clarified in Hunt v Peel Mutual Insurance Company the circumstances in which an insurer has a duty to defend an occupant of a vehicle insured under its policy.  The Facts The appellant was sued by his daughter, a minor, for negligent parenting. This stemmed from…