When we see the words “without prejudice” written on legal documents, what does it really mean? These two words have a large effect and yet can easily lead to confusion and misuse. In essence, when parties attempt to resolve a dispute, they often mark their written and verbal communications “without prejudice”. The without prejudice (“WP”) [...]
When choosing a commercial tenant, one’s knee jerk reaction may be to avoid cannabis businesses entirely. But before writing off what could be a valuable opportunity, here are a few considerations for landlords: Use and Licensing: First, a landlord should review details about their potential tenant’s business. Whether the tenant is a producer or a [...]
It is becoming increasingly common for couples to live together prior to getting married or as an alternative to marriage. When this happens, the living arrangement over time becomes recognized as a common law relationship. Many people are often under the impression that common law partners have the same rights that married couples do. However, [...]
