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Oct 22, 2025 | Blog
Kaitlyn Armstrong

My partner and I are separating – who gets the dog?

When couples separate, deciding who keeps the family pet can be an emotional and complex issue. In Ontario, pets are legally considered property, but ...
Oct 20, 2025 |
Kaitlyn Armstrong

How Long Do You Have to Live Together Before Being Considered a Common Law Spouse in Ontario?

Our Family Lawyers at SV Law are frequently consulted on the legal rights and remedies available to common law spouses upon a breakdown of a relations...
Oct 15, 2025 | Blog
Benjamin M. Henley and Meghan Praught

Big Changes for Small Claims: Ontario Increases Limit to $50,000

Ontario has increased the Small Claims Court limit from $35,000 to $50,000, expanding access to a faster and more cost-effective way to resolve civil ...
Oct 1, 2025 | Case Law Update
Chris Manning

Municipal Parkland Not Immune from Adverse Possession, Supreme Court Confirms

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Kosicki v. Toronto (City), 2025 SCC 28 confirms that the doctrine of adverse possession applies to municipal...
Sep 15, 2025 | Blog
Trenton Johnson

Bill C-280: New Protections for Canada’s Produce Farmers

Bill C-280, passed in December 2024, creates a deemed trust to give fresh produce suppliers priority over other creditors in cases of buyer bankruptcy...
Aug 21, 2025 | Blog
Kayla Cockburn

Navigating College Complaints in Ontario’s Health Care Sector: What Regulated Professionals Need to Know

Every year, Ontario health professionals—from physicians to psychologists—may face complaints from their regulatory College, a process that can impact...
Aug 18, 2025 | Blog
Chris Manning

Tiny Township Ruling Reinforces Municipal Power to Regulate Short Term Rentals in Ontario

The Ontario Superior Court upheld Tiny Township’s short-term rental licensing by-laws, confirming municipalities can impose limits (e.g., duration, oc...
Aug 13, 2025 | Blog
Giovanni C. Giuga and Chris Manning

Bill 17 receives Royal Assent: General Implications for the Municipal, Planning, and Land Development in Ontario

Ontario’s Bill 17 brings major changes to planning, development charges, building regulations, and transit laws. Highlights include standardized zonin...
Jul 8, 2025 | Blog
Spencer Walker

Dual and Multiple Wills: What They Are and When You Need Them

A dual or multiple will structure is an estate planning strategy where an individual creates separate wills to manage different types of assets. In On...
Jun 10, 2025 | Blog
Benjamin M. Henley and Nelson Wan

Protecting Your Business’s Reputation: The Tort of Passing Off

Even without a registered trademark, Canadian businesses are protected under the common law tort of passing off, which prevents others from using simi...
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