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Terminating a fixed term contract can result in significant liability for a company, even when that contract is for an independent contractor rather than an employee.

The recent Court of Appeal decisions of Maynard v. Johnson Controls Canada LP and Nader v. University Health Network suggest that “salary” doesn’t mean base pay alone, and that the employer could be liable for other elements of compensation, including bonus payments.

Clients often ask us what the process would be for appealing a Court decision, and understanding your rights to appeal are important for deciding which steps to take in your case.

Depending on the stage that the lawsuit is in, amending a pleading can go from very simple to very complicated.

Any settlement reached between parties can be enforced by the Courts, whether litigation was already commenced or not. However, it is the job of the non-breaching party to take steps to enforce the settlement, which can often take time and money.

What do you do if there is a key document that can help prove your case, but it is in the possession of the opposing party, and you don’t have access to it? Clients often ask us how we can obtain documents from the other side.

If you are a party to litigation, either as a plaintiff or a defendant, it is helpful to understand the steps that will take place as part of the litigation process. One of the more important and complex steps in litigation is the discovery process.

As we have written about previously, there are conflicting Court decisions about the legal effect of leaves under Infectious Disease Emergency Leave.

Of all the steps in the litigation process, the trial stage is usually the costliest and requires the longest wait time. One way to help is by bringing a summary proceeding.

As most people who have been through a lawsuit are aware, litigation can be time consuming and expensive.