The lawyers and articling students at de VRIES LITIGATION write two articles each month. The articles are shared by email and on social media. In 2025, these were the top five articles from the de VRIES LITIGATION blog.
- Solicitor-Client Privilege and Beyond – de Vries Litigation: What happens when a client dies? What becomes of the solicitor-client privilege, or more specifically, the files of the deceased individual?
- You’ve Been Served…I think! – de Vries Litigation: Remind yourself about the nuances of the rules of service before setting down the litigation path.
- Contempt and Custodial Sentences – de Vries Litigation: A follow-on article about the penalties that may be imposed upon a contemnor.
- Enforcement of Foreign “Guardianship” Orders – de Vries Litigation: This article looks at the recent case of Fisher v. Danilunas, 2025 ONSC 4359, for guidance regarding the enforcement of foreign orders relating to a respective country’s equivalent of guardianship has in Ontario.
- What is an Estate Trustee During Litigation and When Should One Be Appointed? – de Vries Litigation: How an estate trustee during litigation (“ETDL”) enables the administration of an estate to proceed while the litigation plays out in the courts.
