Levstein, Azan, Rioux - Barristers & Solicitors

02/10/2021

PSA: Remember to turn off filters before court 🤣

A lawyer showed up to virtual court in the 394th district of Texas with a kitten filter turned on, the cat moving its lips and eyes, as Rod Ponton said he an...

12/08/2020

Check out our December Update, which includes important information for small businesses, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, landlords and tenants. We are also supporting a drive to help black youths in shelters. Please help if you can!

https://mailchi.mp/7e7393a29d86/weekly-update-april-9450756

11/04/2020

Check out our Monthly Update for November, which includes information on government assistance for realtors and commercial renters as well as news for corporations. https://mailchi.mp/eb893a1d735b/weekly-update-april-9425900

10/27/2020

As of October 26, Realtors who operated their business through a personal bank account are eligible for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). CEBA is a Federal government program that provides interest-free loans (up to $40,000) to help small businesses during COVID-19. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2022, will result in loan forgiveness of 25 per cent (up to $10,000). Feel free to contact us for more information or visit The Government of Canada’s CEBA Pre-Screen Tool.

10/19/2020

As COVID cases are increasing again, we’re cognizant of the safety of our clients’ and staff members’ safety. Accordingly, we are moving back to remote signing when possible to better assist our clients. However, as many offices begin to employ remote commissioning, it’s important to be mindful that some banks as well as private mortgage sources do not accept remotely signed legal real estate documents. Therefore, it’s important for commissioners and agents to check with the lender ahead of time. There are also 5 requirements for remote commissioning:
1. Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with signer in real time throughout the entire transaction.
2. Confirm the identity of the deponent.
3. Use a modified jurat indicating that commission was administered in accordance with the regulation (O. Reg. 431/20) for taking commissions and including location of both commissioner and the deponent.
4. Take reasonable precautions, including ensuring that the deponent understands what is being signed.
5. Keep a record of the transaction.
More information is available on lso.ca. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
DISCLAIMERS: The marketed services will be provided by a licensed lawyer. Nothing herein is meant to act as legal advice or to influence an already represented party.

10/14/2020

Ontario's Main Street Recovery Plan was announced last week, which will propose legislation to support small businesses by removing certain hurdles. The plan will include a one-time grant of $1,000 for eligible main street small businesses (e.g., retail, food, and accommodation sectors) with 2–9 employees to offset the costs of PPE. The plan will also include personalized business advice, digital support to grow online businesses, mental health support, etc. More info is available at news.ontario.ca

10/12/2020

Levstein, Azan is wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍂

09/19/2020

Rest in Power Justice Ginsburg. We are mourning the loss of an amazing woman who supported equality and justice—including women’s rights—and defended democracy and freedom.

09/18/2020

Wishing everyone a wonderful Rosh Hashanah 🍂🍁

08/28/2020

Happy Friday Everyone! The real estate market has been heating up, and it’s been an absolutely insane few weeks here at Levstein, Azan. Thankfully, we have some awesome clients who bring us gifts from their garden—makes it all worth while 😍

08/04/2020

The Business Names Act, R.S.O. 1990 states that no corporation, individual, or persons in a partnership shall carry on business or identify itself to the public under an unregistered corporate or firm name. There are limited exceptions to this rule. If you are currently running a business or firm and have not registered the name, you could be liable for fines up to $2,000 (for an individual) and $25,000 (for corporations). Contact us [email protected] for more information.
DISCLAIMERS: The marketed services will be provided by a licensed lawyer. Nothing herein is meant to act as legal advice or to influence an already represented party.