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4th Annual Candlelighters Masquer-Aid Fundraiser

April 3rd, 2017 by Sarah Tierney | Posted in Community

On April 1st, 2017, Tierney Stauffer LLP was a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Masquer-Aid Fundraiser hosted by The Candlelighters at the Ramada in Cornwall. The Candlelighters is a local, not-for-profit volunteer organization that provide programs and services to young cancer patients, and their families, receiving treatment in the National Capital Region. The sold…

Contributory Negligence: Failing to Wear a Seat Belt

March 17th, 2017 by Cale Harrison | Posted in Civil law, Litigation, Personal Injury

When a driver or passenger in a vehicle fails to wear a seat belt, they are clearly taking a risk with their safety. There might also be legal consequences if they are in a car accident and are not wearing their seat belt. The Ontario Court of Appeal has provided us with some guidance on…

Sharing The Road: 5 Things Cyclists and Motorists Need To Know

February 16th, 2017 by Susan Mitchell | Posted in Civil law, Litigation, Personal Injury

The City of Ottawa has opened a number of bike lanes downtown that are causing concern for cyclists and motorist alike. There is a new bike lane on O’Connor Street which has reduced the vehicle traffic by one lane, causing headaches for motorists and confusion for cyclists. In order to safely share the road, there…

Important Considerations When Negotiating Your Commercial Lease

October 6th, 2016 by Catherine Ivey | Posted in Business Law, Real Estate

Understanding Your Commercial Lease – Part 2 – The Lease Following the execution of an Offer to Lease, the parties usually enter into a more formal commercial lease. A lease is a legal agreement between a landlord and tenant whereby the Landlord allows the tenant to use a space (a building, part of a building…

Good Samaritan Trust Fund Golf Tournament

July 14th, 2016 by Sarah Tierney | Posted in Community

On July 5th, 2016, Frank Tierney and Cale Harrison participated in, and won, the 9th Annual Good Samaritan Trust Fund Golf Tournament at the Outaouais Golf Club. This annual tournament is hosted by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) and is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Good Samaritan Trust…

Top 3 Mistakes Made When Applying for CPP Disability Benefits

June 24th, 2016 by Teena Belland | Posted in Civil law, Litigation, Personal Injury

Applying for CPP disability benefits can be a lengthy and, sometimes, complicated process. Most people complete the application submission on their own. Here are a few tips to improve the chances of your application being accepted the first time: #1. They apply too early To qualify for CPP disability benefits, the applicant must prove to…

Understanding Your Commercial Lease: Part 1- The Offer To Lease

May 24th, 2016 by Catherine Ivey | Posted in Business Law, Real Estate

Often rental negotiations for a commercial lease between a Landlord (the owner of the property) and a business Tenant begin with a Tenant presenting the Landlord with an Offer to lease a particular premises. These documents are generally shorter than leases and outline the agreed upon principal business terms. An Offer to Lease may or…

New Auto Insurance Legislation Could Put Your Personal Assets at Risk

May 9th, 2016 by Donna Robinson | Posted in Civil law, Litigation, Personal Injury

On June 1, 2016, the Ontario Automobile Insurance Scheme will come into effect. The new Ontario Auto Insurance Legislation, which is being promoted by the Ontario Government to reduce your premiums, will drastically reduce the “no fault benefits” that you currently have. “No fault benefits” are benefits paid by your own insurer in the event…

Estates and Firearms: A Tricky Asset to Handle

February 26th, 2016 by Sébastien Desmarais | Posted in Estate Planning

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Cross-Border Successions within the European States & Estate Planning for Canadians

September 11th, 2015 by Sébastien Desmarais | Posted in Tax Law

The European Union Community now consists of 28 Member States with a population of over 500 million. In tandem with efforts to promote the easy movement of people and commerce between the Member States, judicial cooperation in civil matters having cross-border implications, including successions, has been a key common goal among the Member States. In…