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Removing a Business Partner When More Than Two People Are Involved

Removing a business partner in Ontario gets far more complicated once a business has three or more owners instead of two. A disagreement between two partners often ends with one partner buying out the other, but a dispute involving three, four, or more partners raises different questions, such as who actually has the authority to remove someone, how a decision among the remaining partners gets made, and what the departing partner is owed.

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Commercial litigation, Employment Law Eric Gionet Commercial litigation, Employment Law Eric Gionet

Termination With Cause in Ontario, What Business Owners Should Know

Termination with cause allows an employer to dismiss an employee immediately, without notice or severance in many circumstances, but Ontario law sets a high threshold before that can happen. Dismissal with cause is one of the hardest decisions a business owner must face. Ending someone's employment immediately carries a personal weight that no amount of legal preparation fully removes, even when the underlying conduct is serious and the decision is clearly justified.

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What to Do When You Receive an Adjudication Notice in Ontario in 2026

Adjudication notice in Ontario? What construction owners and contractors need to know has changed under the 2026 amendments to the Construction Act. 

Ontario construction business owners and contractors need to know how to react when they receive a notice. Learn what to do once a legal action is in play.

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Litigation in 2026: Why More Disputes Are Escalating in Ontario

Litigation in 2026 looks different than it did just a few years ago. More disputes are moving further into the legal process instead of settling early, driven by court delays, economic pressure, and growing regulatory risk. Understanding what litigation involves and why more matters are escalating, can help businesses and individuals make informed decisions long before a courtroom is involved.

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