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 […]
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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 • 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
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal (HRTO) is notable for providing insight into assessing witness credibility, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. The ruling in the case of a woman who alleged her employer discriminated against her based on her age and sex and created a poisoned
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The intricacies of the education sector can present an added layer of challenges to workplace investigations, says lawyer and workplace investigator Lydia Bay. “The work we do in these investigations is not dissimilar to what occurs in a non-unionized environment because, ultimately, we are searching for answers. However, there
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By LegalMatters Staff • When faced with the decision to hire a family lawyer, you may have many questions. One of the first to consider is whether you even need an attorney. For the most part, the answer is “yes.” While it is possible to represent yourself in court, the law, especially family law, can
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • In trying economic times, people may be more inclined to ignore mental health issues and continue to work for fear of losing their jobs. However, that can be short-sighted and counterproductive, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. With stock markets tumbling amid a global trade war ignited by
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Torpedo bats are a hit in the baseball world, but attempts to register the name as a trademark are likely to strike out, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. The New York Yankees opened the Major League Baseball season on a torrid home run pace using the bats,
Swing and a miss for torpedo bat trademark application? Read More »
