By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Fairs across Ontario such as the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto are sure signs of the coming of autumn. For children and those young at heart, thrilling midway rides are a key attraction. But if you are injured on one of these mechanical devices you may be able to […]
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The legal profession is steeped in time-honoured traditions and procedures. But while the past has served us well, we must also look to the future and learn to embrace the potential benefits of emerging technology. The Ontario government’s $166-million plan to deliver more legal services online, replacing paper-based procedures with a digital platform to support
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By LegalMatters Staff • If you are charged with a criminal offence you have an important decision to make – how to respond to the charge. That decision will set the course for the rest of the legal process. Because of the many variables involved and the complexity of the Canadian legal system, it is
Choosing whether to plead guilty or go to trial is a big decision Read More »
Hospital administrators wield great power over physicians to whom they grant hospital privileges to practice in their public institutions. It thus takes a lot of courage for a doctor to challenge his hospital and allege that he was treated unfairly. According to a news report, a critical-care physician in London, Ont., is suing the London
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Changing social media giant Twitter’s brand to X is a risky choice but there may well be more to the decision than meets the eye, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. Elon Musk, who completed a US$44-billion purchase of Twitter almost one year ago, recently announced he has rebranded
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By LegalMatters Staff • Canada’s no-fault divorce system allows you to receive a divorce if you can prove your spouse has been physically or mentally cruel to you. Cruelty and abuse can stem from addiction. Alcoholism is the most common dependence but people can also be addicted to cannabis, hard drugs or prescription drugs such
Proving abuse or addiction in a marriage ‘not a simple process’ Read More »
We are constantly adjusting to new technological innovations and those who refuse to take up the challenge could miss out on some great opportunities. Artificial intelligence (“AI”) developing at lightning speed, performing tasks far quicker than we are capable of. It is a boon to the legal profession that allows us to serve our clients
The legal profession can benefit from AI but care is needed Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • When an injury or illness prevents you from being able to adequately perform the duties of your job you may not know what to do next. Is it better to seek an accommodation from your employer or should you pursue a claim for disability benefits? “The choice is not always
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By LegalMatters Staff • There was widespread outrage in June when the public learned that schoolgirl-killer Paul Bernardo had been transferred to a medium-security prison in Quebec. The reasons behind that decision have not been made public, and the move is being reviewed by Corrections Canada. Bernardo was given a life sentence with no parole
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Insurance company defendants may be awarded costs, in certain circumstances, if an injured plaintiff loses their case at trial. Losing in a civil trial is not as simple as it may appear, says Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin. Many plaintiffs are actually awarded significant damages by juries, but still end up “losing”
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