Waddell to mentor young and prospective class-action litigators

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Toronto class-action lawyer Margaret Waddell will help introduce law students and young lawyers to the complex and evolving area of litigation, which has been her focus for more than 20 years. Waddell, partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, will take part in a March 21 panel discussion titled Mentoring with Class Action Litigators, organized by the Ontario Bar Association […]

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Pharmacists urged to report claims to insurers early

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Pharmacists and other regulated professionals should err on the side of caution when reporting claims to their professional indemnity insurers, says Toronto insurance defence lawyer Heather Vaughan. Vaughan, a partner with Benson Percival Brown LLP, recently told an audience at the Ontario Pharmacists Association’s annual conference that as soon as a potential claim arises, it

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Time for province to pass Vulnerable Road User Act

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The province needs to pass the Vulnerable Road User Act to ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown tells Beach Metro Community News. Brown, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP, tells the newspaper that meaningful penalties are needed to deter drivers who disobey the rules of the road. “Vulnerable road users need to be protected,” he

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Changes to impaired driving laws likely to trigger court challenges

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New legislation granting police more discretion during roadside checks could soon face court challenges, criminal lawyer Leighton Grey says. Prompted by the legalization of marijuana, Bill C-46 changed Canada’s impaired driving laws and gave police enhanced powers to conduct roadside intoxication tests. Grey, a senior partner with Grey Wowk Spencer LLP, says the legislation is flawed and will undoubtedly face

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Concussion settlement doesn’t offer much to former pro players

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The tentative settlement offering $22,000 to more than 300 former professional hockey players who accused their league of failing to protect them from head injuries is unreasonable, Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown tells France 24. When asked for comment by the French news agency, Brown, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP, said the $22,000 each player would be eligible to

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Ontario municipalities’ concern of ‘liability chill’ unfounded, says Orlando

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Ontario municipalities’ concerns around the “joint and several liability” rule are overblown and leave innocent victims on the hook for compensation, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando. CTV News reports the province is taking a look at municipalities’ concerns about the legal rule they say causes “liability chill” and leads some to ban activities such as street

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Court sides with mothers who were denied extra EI benefits

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Toronto employment lawyer Stephen Moreau is “thrilled” that the Federal Court has approved a multimillion-dollar class-action settlement launched by people denied employment insurance (EI) sickness benefits because they were on parental leave at the same time as their illness, reports the Toronto Star. “I’m glad to know this very long chapter has been closed,” says

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Canadian firms shouldn’t read too much into Bangladeshi decision

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Canadian companies with connections to foreign disasters could still find themselves on the hook for damages, even after the Court of Appeal recently dismissed a claim against a major retailer involving a building collapse in Bangladesh, says Toronto class action lawyer Margaret Waddell. The ruling by the province’s top court upheld a motion judge’s decision to dismiss the

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Brokers have duty to inform clients of insurance options

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Insurance brokers have a duty to make sure clients are aware of all possible coverages and the associated costs, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish says. “There have been significant cuts to auto insurance benefits over the past couple of years and some of the protections of a basic auto insurance policy have been stripped away,” says

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Grey spreads the word across Alberta about ‘Indian hospital’ class action

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Alberta Indigenous rights litigator Leighton Grey is spreading the word across Alberta about new residential school and “Indian Hospital” claims against the Canadian government. Grey, a senior partner with Grey Wowk Spencer LLP, recently took part in information sessions for members of the Saddle Lake Band and Enoch First Nation, explaining a recently filed proposed class action alleging

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