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Ottawa Employment Lawyers | I was just let go “without cause”, what does this mean?
I was just let go “without cause”. What does this mean? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Prior to engaging in any litigious action, clients should have a grasp of not only their rights but those of the employer as well. What may not appear fair, maybe either contractually or legally legitimate. The term “without…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyers | Forfeiture of Unvested Shares
I was fired without cause. What happened to my company shares or stock options? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Your job was just terminated “without cause” and as if it’s not bad enough that you just lost your job, you also find out that your shares in the company are no longer yours. Just…
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Court Order From Family Court is Not Followed?
Any family law attorney with experience will explain in detail the repercussions of ignoring a family law court order. In many cases, a family court order marks the end of turmoil for most people, but it can also open up a whole new set of worries. Many parties worry about how the order will be…
Read MoreEstate Planning Tips Everyone Should Know
Many people don’t want to think or discuss the fact that they won’t always be around. The thought of this can upset and worry individuals, but the reality is that it is something that needs to be discussed. Without proper planning, there are hosts of problems you can encounter, and without proper planning and consideration,…
Read MoreWhen to Call a Car Accident Lawyer
You may think that calling a car accident lawyer is only necessary if you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, but that’s not true. Even if no one is physically hurt — or you don’t believe you’re physically hurt immediately following an accident — you should always call a personal injury attorney. There are many…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyers | Are contracts necessary?
Employer’s Resource | Are contracts necessary? Reasonable Notice and Bonus Requirements Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Employment Law I’m always surprised to see how many employers still adopt the “handshake” method when hiring employees. I can understand the temptation to be nostalgic, but these types of employment agreements can leave employers at loss. Especially when…
Read More5 Things People Get Wrong About Estate Planning
Estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic. Nobody enjoys talking about death or what’s going to happen to our property after we die. But estate planning is an important process to protect your beneficiaries from creditors, poor decisions, family conflict, and stress. Here are five things most people get wrong about estate planning. 1. “I’m…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need a Real Estate Lawyer?
A lot of people wrestle with the idea of whether they need a real estate lawyer to handle small real estate transactions. They are unsure if they should hire a real estate law firm Kanata property buyers have hired to help them. The answer is always going to be yes when it comes to hiring…
Read MoreWhen Is It Time to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
Most people can probably name at least one personal injury attorney. They’re the ones who advertise on TV, on the radio, even on park benches and billboards. But do you know what a personal injury lawyer actually does, how much they cost, and why you might need to hire one in the first place? There…
Read MoreSomatic Symptom Disorder – What it is and how can you prove it?
Somatic Symptom Disorder – What is it and how can we prove it? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Personal Injury The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently crystallised the importance of considering how psychiatric injuries accompany physical ones. In Saadati v. Moorhead, Saadati was in a car accident and suffered psychological and emotional trauma. He…
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