Researchers finding new ways to help those with invisible disabilities

/ Disability Law /

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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Ontario court takes aim at AI misuse for the first time

/ Personal Injury /

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

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Arbitration can be the most efficient path to take during a divorce

/ Family Law /

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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Tribunal ruling provides helpful analysis of witness credibility

/ Employment/Labour /

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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Investigations at educational institutions can be complex

/ Workplace Investigations /

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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Consider workplace decisions carefully in tough economic times

/ Disability Law /

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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Parental alienation could have a long-lasting impact on a family

/ Family Law /

By LegalMatters Staff • Parental alienation can tear relationships apart and do long-lasting or even permanent damage to a family. The issue may seem simple enough to understand. Parental alienation “occurs when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent due to manipulation,” according to Psychology Today. However, the existence of parental alienation

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There are steps blended families can take to overcome challenges

/ Family Law /

By LegalMatters Staff • The way society looks at families has changed, and the once “nuclear” family of children with two biological parents is no longer the tradition as dynamics and relationships evolve. We now have single-parent families, adoptive/foster families, same-sex parent families and couples with children who cohabitate but never marry. There are cross-generational

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