Chief Justice Wagner recently remarked that the Supreme Court of Canada wants to hear more private law cases—yet few such cases seem to be making it to the top court. Why is that?Many would point to the skyrocketing cost of litigation as the main barrier, and they wouldn’t be wrong. Over the past 10–15 years, personal injury litigation in Canada has become increasingly expensive, unpredictable, and stacked against injured plaintiffs….

Slip and fall accidents can happen when you least expect them—at the grocery store, in a parking lot, or even at a friend’s house. While some falls may result in minor embarrassment, others can lead to serious injuries and long-term consequences. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may wonder who is responsible and whether you have a case for compensation. At Rizk Law Office, we’re…

On July 5, Sherif Rizk spoke with Renée Sylvestre-Williams for the Toronto Star about the financial and legal considerations for individuals choosing to leave the workforce to become a stay-at-home partner. Whether a stay-at-home arrangement is entered into as a common-law partnership or marriage, the legal distinctions under Ontario’s Family Law Act that affect property rights and financial protections are different. Rizk discusses the importance of clarifying entitlements in advance of moving…

What should we strive for in managing client relationships? Independent practice can be deeply rewarding — both for lawyers and for the clients who choose them. People often turn to smaller firms or solo practitioners because they want flexibility, responsiveness, and a sense of genuine partnership. But that closeness also brings new challenges. Managing client relationships becomes not just about service, but about sustainability — supporting your clients while protecting…

On February 28, Sherif Rizk spoke with Jared Lindzon for The Globe & Mail about the necessity of migrating business operations to the cloud following the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of updating security practices to reduce the risk of fraud. As COVID-19 restrictions forced organizations across nearly every sector to shift to remote work and virtual operations, many professions had to rapidly move sensitive data to cloud servers to maintain day-to-day…

On February 6, Sherif Rizk spoke with Renée Sylvestre-Williams for Canadian Family Offices around the circumstances under which an adult child or other beneficiary can challenge a will, and how the rules vary depending on the province. Whether a will challenge is prompted by a perceived slight, unexpected disinheritance, or ongoing dependence on the deceased, a successful legal claim hinges on both the contents of the will and the claimant’s unique circumstances…

On October 26, Sherif Rizk spoke with Renée Sylvestre-Williams for Canadian Family Offices about what families can do when they suspect a loved one may be getting financially exploited in a romantic relationship. While there are no legal mechanisms for family members to intervene, a guardianship application can be submitted if there are genuine concerns about a loved one’s capacity to make decisions. Rizk emphasized the value of putting other safety mechanisms…

By: Rim Toutounji We often get clients with a document they have been asked to notarize who are a little confused as to whether they should see a Quebec Notaire or if an Ontario Notary Public will do. Typically, we can tell it needs to be notarized by a Notaire in Quebec when the document is intended to be used in Quebec. If you are wondering whether your document needs…

On July 19, Sherif Rizk spoke with Renée Sylvestre-Williams for The Budgette to discuss legal considerations that accompany the end of a committed relationship. Whether a separation or divorce has been long-discussed, or comes completely out of the blue, each detail and decision around dividing assets, tax obligations, and separation agreements can have lasting consequences. Rizk and Sylvestre-Williams discussed the legal definitions around these issues, when court involvement becomes necessary, how changes…