Opting out in class action doesn’t mean ‘wait and see’

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Toronto class-action lawyer Margaret Waddell and co-counsel Sam Marr have successfully argued before the Ontario Superior Court that former class members who exclude themselves from a class action should only be permitted to opt back into the proceeding if there’s evidence of misinformation or improper conduct during the opt out period. The case, involving the ParkLane Financial Group Ltd and […]

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Orlando questions ‘advisability’ of public ownership for PI firms

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If public ownership of personal injury law firms becomes a reality in Ontario, firms that intend to compete and survive in this area will have to dramatically change the way they do business, Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando writes in Lawyers Weekly. As a result of a recent Law Society of Upper Canada working group’s report examining

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Costs for seriously injured should be more than the bare minimum

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When an individual is seriously injured, an insurer may seek to reduce their exposure by relying on social welfare programs to handle costs – a practice counsel must resist to ensure an adequate standard of care is met, Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown writes in Lawyers Weekly. “When a child or adult suffers a severe traumatic brain

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Government needs to act to improve cycling safety

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Many cycling-related injuries – whether minor or fatal – could be prevented with government action and attention to cycling safety, Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown writes in Precedent Magazine. “Toronto has one of the highest collision rates per capita for cyclists of any large Canadian city,” writes Brown, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP. “More than 1,000 bicycle riders

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Brown addresses auto insurance changes during webinar

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Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown, of McLeish Orlando LLP, will present a free webinar next Tuesday on the practical implications of recent amendments to auto insurance law that impact health care professionals. The webinar, which can be accessed from any computer, runs from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29. It is co-sponsored by Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers. The event

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Case management masters vital to the court system

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For someone who represents plaintiffs, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish tells Law Times the role of case management masters is pivotal as courts are struggling to maintain the flow of cases without procedural delays. Case management masters in Ontario are calling on the government for action because they earn less than traditional masters. “In its submission to a remuneration commission set up to

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Campaign aims to draw attention to dangers of distracted driving

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McLeish Orlando LLP has partnered with a distracted driving awareness campaign that aims to inform, educate and provide safety tools to both young and seasoned drivers. Seriously … Just Drive! is taking its message to schools, public events and private corporate functions in an effort to spread the word on the dangers of using smartphone devices while operating

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Top tort cases of past 12 months clarify longstanding disputes

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The top tort cases of the last 12 months contain important decisions clarifying longstanding disputes for lawyers practising personal injury and insurance defence, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown. “The cases chosen touch on issues impacting different stages of the file from limitation periods when bringing an OPCF 44R claim, applications for coverage under a

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Conference looks to raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries

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Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish will be part of a one-day conference on the subject of traumatic brain injuries at Innovation and TBI: From Research to Clinical Practice, presented by the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre today. The event, held in conjunction with Brain Injury Awareness Month, is sponsored by McLeish Orlando LLP and takes place at the Carlu

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Ontario introduces legislation to battle distracted driving

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It’s time to make distracted driving as unacceptable as drunk driving, Transportation Minister Glen Murray said Monday as he introduced wide-ranging legislation that would greatly increase penalties for motorists illegally using cellphones. The government heard the same message from police, coroner’s reports, the Canadian Automobile Association and several other road safety organizations, Murray said. “All

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