by James R.G. Cook | Sep 16, 2026 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS Being named in a trust doesn’t necessarily mean you own the property. An Ontario mother registered farmland in trust for her two young daughters in 1996, but nearly 30 years later, the court found she remained the beneficial owner. One daughter said years...
by Courtney Zwicker | Jun 2, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Legal Issues, News
Pat Hare, owner of the Calgary brokerage that employed Ponzi schemer Eric Drinkwater, not only failed to report the illegal activity, but also advised the fraudster against coming forth himself, a judge has ruled.~ In a decision of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta...
by Noor Gill | Sep 24, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
The sayings “You get what you pay for” and “Penny wise, pound foolish” are tales as old as time. I’ve seen these messages play out in the real estate industry throughout my career, and they apply to everything, including choosing a lawyer. It’s tough to ignore...
