By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People who suffer an injury need time to recover. But they must also be aware there are deadlines governing their right to make a claim for compensation, warns Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “You have a limited amount of time to take legal action after an accident in […]
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To many, a dog is a faithful companion and a vital member of the family. They are usually loyal, affectionate and protective. However, under certain circumstances, any dog can bite. In fact, it has been reported that there are about 500,000 dog bites each year in this country, and children are most likely to be
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The terms of the employment contract signed years ago may no longer be valid if an employee’s duties have changed substantially, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, points to Celestini v. Shoplogix Inc., an Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) judgment that examined the “changed substratum,” or underlying
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is seeking nominations for two of its three major awards before the June 9 deadline. Nominations are being accepted for the TLA Honsberger Award, which is presented to a mid-career Toronto lawyer or organization in recognition of a single unique accomplishment or ongoing contribution to the
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Trauma-informed lawyer Leanne Goldstein says the aim of her new disability law firm is to help clients “transition from a very difficult period in their lives to reach a point of successful closure.” “Our motto is ‘The courage to fight; The compassion to care,’” says Goldstein, who opened the doors to
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By LegalMatters Staff • The presumption of innocence is one of the core principles of the Canadian criminal justice system. This principle means an accused person does not have to prove their innocence. Instead, the Crown prosecutor must establish that a crime was committed. If the Crown fails to show proof beyond a reasonable doubt,
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Incoming Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) president Aitan Lerner says if you want to get something done give it to a busy person – an appropriate adage considering his new role. Erin O’Donovan, outgoing president, hands over the mantle of command to Lerner, an Assistant Crown Attorney with the Ministry of the
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By LegalMatters Staff • Social media platforms such as Facebook and Snapchat are used to connect to friends and family. They can also be used to lure a child into a sexual encounter. In 2002 the crime of luring a child was added to the Criminal Code, making it illegal to communicate with someone “who
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Employers who fail to follow the letter of the law when terminating a worker could find themselves paying hefty moral damage awards, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Denying an employee their basic statutory rights under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), even inadvertently, can be costly, says Low, principal of Ellen Low &
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By LegalMatters Staff • Federal and provincial legislation stipulates that anyone acting as a step-parent for a child may be expected to pay child support if their partner dies. According to the federal Department of Justice, “once a step-parent relationship has been established, the obligations of that step-parent towards the children are similar to those
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