Here I am assuming there was a prior summary proceeding in L&T Court, the landlord wanted the premises and entered into a stipulation for immediate surrender and hoped to collect rent in a plenary action. NELSON-TAYLOR v. Brooks, 2025 NY Slip Op 50314 – NY: City Court, Queens Civil Court 2025: “A small claims trial…
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On 25 February, the EU adopted its latest package of restrictive measures against Russia, which contains new listings plus trade and financial sanctions, including further export bans worth more than €11 billion. Slightly after the start of Ukraine’s official commemorations of its first year at war, EU Member States have adopted the 10th package of…
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On January 28, 2025, the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan held that Saskatchewan Government Insurance could rightly withhold a report that questioned an individual’s fitness to drive based on a Health Information Protection Act discretionary exemption that permits a trustee to refuse access if “disclosure of the information could interfere with a lawful investigation or…
The Costs of Mexico Illegally Transferring 29 Nationals to the US On 27 February, the Mexican government transferred 29 alleged drug lords to the US. Some of them, long wanted, had pending extradition proceedings. However, instead of undergoing the due process required for extradition, they were simply removed of their cells, put on a plane…
Domestic assault is treated harshly by the Canadian justice system, but it can come with some confusion on just how serious the charge will be. It can fall into two categories, but not everyone will know what these categories are and how they will affect you. That’s what we’re going to help with here. If…
Juan Gálvez Galisteo (PhD student at the University of Seville, undertaking a research stay at the University of Minho) I. 27 February 2018. This is the date on which the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its landmark judgment in the “Portuguese Judges” case [Associação Sindical dos Juízes Portugueses v. Tribunal…
If you’ve had a long-term disability (LTD) claim denied in Ontario, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about your next steps. However, a denial doesn’t have to be the end of the road. With the right approach, you can strengthen your case and overturn the decision effectively. In this blog, we’ll explore practical steps…
When buying a home in Ontario, a mortgage is often necessary to secure the financing you need. However, the mortgage agreement is a complex legal document with terms and conditions that can be difficult to understand without legal knowledge. Each clause in your mortgage agreement can have significant implications on your financial future. That’s where…
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By: Jassmine Girgis Case Commented On: Henderson v Peerani, 2024 ABCA 370 (CanLII) PDF Version: Narrow Interpretations v Commercial Realities: Striking the Right Balance in Poonian In the recent case of Poonian v British Columbia (Securities Commission), 2024 SCC 28 (CanLII) (Poonian), the Supreme Court of Canada clarified s 178(1)(e) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency…
A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower costs to consumers during New York’s transition to clean energy. DiNapoli warns there is now significant uncertainty about whether this…
