Personal Injury
Front-end investigation key in birth trauma cases
A thorough and prompt investigation — including a close look at antenatal care — is key to birthing-trauma claims, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Samantha Shatz.- Shatz honoured to act in landmark medical malpractice trial
- Shatz understands both sides of personal injury claims
Employment & Labour
Don Cherry’s firing: an employment law perspective
Sportsnet might be unable to prove it had just cause to fire Don Cherry from Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) if that decision were challenged in litigation, says Toronto employment ... Read more
Insurance
With subrogation, take early action, secure evidence: Forget
Insurance companies are increasingly turning to subrogation as a means to collect from third parties found to be at fault after claims have been paid out, says Toronto insurance ... Read more
Criminal Law, Artificial Intelligence
The problem with probabilistic genotyping of DNA
There is a concern that a new DNA testing tool being used by Ontario’s Centre of Forensic Sciences (CFS) will gain credibility with jurors it’s not yet earned, says ... Read more
Corporate
Include piggyback, drag-along clauses in shareholders’ agreements
When a shareholder wishes to sell their shares to a third party, piggyback and drag-along clauses in the shareholders’ agreement can help prevent a deadlock, says Toronto ... Read more
Personal Injury
Rastin cautiously optimistic about simplified procedure changes
Changes to the Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure have the potential to boost access to justice, says Barrie-area personal injury lawyer Steve Rastin. Read more
Legal Supplier
Third-party financing fills personal injury firms’ funding gap
New sources of financing specifically designed for contingency fee-based law firms are emerging to fill the funding gap for personal injury law firms, Stephen Pauwels, co-founder, ... Read more
Personal Injury
Investigators surveilling PI claimants is common and legal
Insurance companies regularly hire private investigators to look for the gotcha moment that could weaken or dismiss a personal injury lawsuit — and it’s completely ... Read more
Family
Therapeutic orders to be encouraged in family law
Therapeutic orders should be encouraged in family law cases to help individuals recover and move on from separation, says Markham family law lawyer Andrew Feldstein. Read more
Family
Diligent preparation by clients can cut legal costs: Tailor
To reduce billable hours in family law cases, clients need to be well prepared for meetings and respond in a timely manner to requests, says Mississauga family lawyer Deepa Tailor. Read more
Family
Children’s welfare comes first in custody disputes: Heft
Toronto-area family lawyer Reesa Heft says it’s “paramount to consider the child’s view” when dealing with custody cases. Read more
Civil Litigation
Tenant insurance protects renters against the unexpected
Tenant insurance not only protects a person’s contents, but it can be invaluable if someone visiting the unit is injured, says Barrie civil litigator Scott Hawryliw. Read more
Tax
Experienced tax lawyer integral at outset of audit process
A recent Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) decision and the subsequent Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) response illustrates why an experienced tax lawyer should be retained early in the ... Read more
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Civil Litigation
Toddler’s family could make wrongful death claim: Silver
TORONTO — A two-year-old girl died in Toronto after an air conditioner fell from an eighth-floor apartment, police said Tuesday. Read more
Family
Modernizing courts will improve access to justice: Hendrikx
Technology has infiltrated almost every aspect of modern life, but there is still much work to be done in modernizing the legal system in Ontario to better serve family law ... Read more
Employment & Labour
Pilots, air traffic controllers grounded from cannabis use
Airline pilots and air traffic controllers are subject to a new policy banning the use of all forms of cannabis while on or off duty, but it may be overreaching, says Toronto ... Read more.jpg)
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Not every issue is worthy of a passing of accounts: Kirsh
While anyone with a financial interest in an estate may trigger a formal court application to scrutinize the estate trustee’s accounts, Toronto trust and estate litigator ... Read more
Employment & Labour
Executives should seek advice on compensation before signing
Executives should reject Canada’s handshake-deal culture when it comes to compensation review and contract negotiation, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Read more
Corporate, Estates & Wills & Trusts
Communication key to avoiding family estate disputes
Testators can head off the threat of an estate dispute by explaining decisions to family members before death, says Toronto corporate and estates lawyer Marlin Horst. Read more
Family
Separation agreement paves path to well-structured divorce
Couples might be tempted to skip the separation agreement when they split, but it is an essential first step towards ensuring a smooth transition to divorce proceedings, says St. ... Read more
Human Rights
Toronto Public Library in breach of its own policy: Imai
Allowing a controversial figure to speak at a public library based on a determination that the topic wasn’t hate speech may have violated the Ontario Human Rights Code and ... Read more
Legal Supplier
Cannabis companies find value with patent strength analysis
As Canada awaits the arrival of cannabis-infused edibles, extracts and topicals, the filing of patents in the sector is heating up as companies look to monetize the value of their ... Read more
Health
Nine points to help child protection agencies prepare for change
It’s important that Ontario children’s aid societies start addressing pending privacy legislation, says Toronto health lawyer Kate Dewhirst, who has developed a ... Read more
Legal Supplier
Cross-border private investigation work takes solid contacts
Diligence and a strong network of connections are vital components of MKD International’s success as a full-service private investigation firm, especially when it comes to ... Read more
Opinion
Joseph Neuberger
The presumption of guilt in bail hearings
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Lisa Laredo
Don’t have a will? Now’s the time to write one
Christopher Achkar
How can an employee policy handbook benefit me?
Steven Benmor
What happens in a divorce if one parent is an alcoholic?
Andrew Feldstein
Determining support for an adult disabled child
Laura Williams
Implications to employers of changes in court procedures
Stuart Rudner
The hiring process and citizenship
Erica Birstler
How to start getting paid what you’re owed
Doug MacLeod
Negotiating changes to a written offer of employment
