By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A wrongful dismissal lawsuit that challenges whether pregnancy is a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code will be worth watching, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Low, principal of Ellen Low & Co., says she was intrigued by Google Canada’s statement of defence in the lawsuit filed […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • More needs to be done to protect Canadians’ electronic health records from being accessed and potentially used by foreign entities, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. Mulqueen, principal lawyer of Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation, pointed to a recent report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) which
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By LegalMatters Staff • It is important that a child be heard when it comes to parenting arrangements, but should your child testify in your divorce? During any divorce in Canada, a child’s welfare is the court’s most pressing concern when making decisions dealing with parenting arrangements and child support, says Edmonton family lawyer Graeme
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By LegalMatters Staff • During divorce you can expect to be called upon to make many different decisions. It can be an arduous and stress-filled time and you may be looking for a distraction from the emotional turmoil. Getting together with family and friends can be an excellent way to relieve the pressure. But is
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The government must step in to end the pervasive conflict of interest that is inherent in self-funded disability insurance plans, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “Insurers serving as both claim adjudicator and benefit payer creates an inherent conflict of interest,” says Mulqueen, principal lawyer of Mulqueen Disability
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Probationary periods of employment are nothing new, but employers who fail to grasp the nuances involved can face significant legal consequences, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. While a probationary term is a long-standing practice acceptable by law, there are many clauses which run the risk of failing to
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Researchers are continually discovering new ways to diagnose and treat so-called “invisible disabilities,” giving new hope to long-term disability (LTD) claimants, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “Diagnosis is integral to treatment and I am constantly dealing with the issue of objective versus subjective medical evidence when disability
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By LegalMatters Staff • Disagreements are bound to occur in any relationship but when problems become more frequent and there are signs that they are forming a pattern, it may be indicative of a serious problem, says Edmonton family lawyer Hailee F. Barber. At the beginning of a new relationship, things may be fine and
Victims of domestic violence can feel trapped, afraid to seek help Read More »
By LegalMatters Staff • Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue at an almost meteoric pace. History has proven that technological innovation can be seen as either a blessing or a curse, depending on how that technology is used and for what purpose. AI is no exception. Artificial intelligence’s reach seems boundless, and has found applications
Ontario court takes aim at AI misuse for the first time Read More »
By LegalMatters Staff • Emotions can cloud even the most reasonable person’s judgment and, during a divorce, you may be feeling frustrated, angry, betrayed or sad. These feelings can bubble to the surface and negatively impact your decisions. Some are tempted to punish their former partner after a breakup by taking them to court. But
Arbitration can be the most efficient path to take during a divorce Read More »
