Taxes in Real Estate – Purchaser’s Edition

You have bought residential or commercial real estate.
Over the course of the deal you realize that there are references to many different types of tax.

PB|365 supports Lawyers Feed the Hungry

We are proud to support three local organizations in Hamilton with the gift of talent, treasure and time, through our PB|365 program.

PB|365 supports Pathways to Education Hamilton

We are proud to support three local organizations in Hamilton with the gift of talent, treasure and time, through our PB|365 program.

Board Composition – Eligibility for the Position

This Article reviews the requirements imposed on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of an Ontario or a Federally-incorporated company.

The Limited Partnership Can Lead to an Investor Relationship

A business will be structured as a (i) Sole Proprietorship; or (ii) Partnership; or (iii) Corporation.

Ross & McBride LLP supports Elizabeth Fry Society

Ross & McBride LLP presents $20,000 to Elizabeth Fry Society - through Community Based Benevolence Project, PB|365.

Exercise Care, to Avoid Despair, When Issuing a Share

Your lawyer has incorporated a company for you. Excited and eager, you now want to bring shareholders on-board, to build and develop your business.

Matrimonial home rights in family law

Q: My spouse and I are separating and my spouse owns our home. Do I have to move out because I am not on title to the property?


 

contingency fee arrangement

I have a claim against my employer or my disability insurance provider.  Would you consider working on “contingency” (i.e. where legal fees are contingent, to a degree, on money obtained)?

Doctor's Note requirements

Question: I have been off work on disability for 8 months.  Once a month my doctor fills out a form for the disability insurer.  I contacted the employer last week to discuss the fact that my doctor will probably allow me to return to work in the new year and they seemed to be taken off guard.  They said they would have to talk to the disability insurer to find out what was going on and told me I would have to get a doctor’s report.  When I talked about some accommodations my doctor was recommending they wouldn’t discuss it at all.  What is going on?