By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is presenting two unique and timely educational programs in March, starting with The Gun Show and Tell before closing out the month with Indigenous Law and the Practical Realities. The Gun Show and Tell will be presented in the TLA lounge on March 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed […]
TLA programs take aim at firearm prosecution, Indigenous law Read More »
As reported in the Toronto Star, provincial funding for virtual care provided by emergency room physicians will stop at the end of March. This move, combined with reducing OHIP fees for family doctors to provide virtual care, is the wrong one. Eliminating innovative pathways to provide care to the public is not the way to
Cutting funding for virtual health care is the wrong move Read More »
By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Escalators are a convenience we take for granted. But a surprising number of people suffer injuries on these moving staircases, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Because escalators allow us effortlessly get around places like the airport or multi-level stores, most of us don’t think about the hazards
Escalators make life easier but they can also be risky Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) recognized “knowledge, advocacy and community” at its sold-out Awards Gala on March 2. “It was a beautiful event in a stunning setting at the historic Carlu,” says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “There was wonderful food, companionship and impressive award recipients. People really enjoyed
TLA’s Awards Gala ‘a beautiful event in a stunning setting’ Read More »
By LegalMatters Staff • Deterrence is one of the primary objectives of sentencing. As the Criminal Code notes, “the fundamental purpose of sentencing is to protect society and to contribute, along with crime prevention initiatives, to respect for the law and the maintenance of a just, peaceful and safe society.” The Code lists six key factors
Deterrence has questionable value when it comes to sentencing Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • It is not unusual to exaggerate on a résumé or in a job interview but withholding information, even if you believe it may be inconsequential, can be costly, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “There is a general understanding that some people will embellish their résumé. Of course, outright
Honesty is the best policy during a job interview Read More »
When it comes to civil litigation, Ontario and other provinces have a “loser pays” rule. That means that the party who succeeds in court will typically have a portion of their legal costs paid by the opposing side. This may be daunting to some prospective representative plaintiffs in class actions. However, there are a number
Representative plaintiffs can be protected from liability Read More »
The recent passage of Bill C-5 eliminating mandatory minimum penalties (MMPs) for 14 offences in the Criminal Code along with all six offences covered by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act is both timely and necessary. The federal government states the offences that were removed for mandatory minimums were chosen because of their exaggerated impact. Included is dangerous driving causing
Rehabilitation should be the primary focus of sentencing Read More »
By LegalMatters Staff • Divorce can stressful enough without having to worry about conduct that can be construed by the court as acting in bad faith. “An acrimonious divorce with high levels of conflict has the potential to push people to do things that blur the line between defending their legal rights and acting in
Acting in bad faith during a divorce can be costly Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Success in mediation comes down to using your mediator as your ally, says Toronto-area employment lawyer and mediator Stuart Rudner. “That means being open with me about your case and desired outcome, and giving me the ammunition needed to advance your case,” says Rudner, founder and principal at Rudner
Taking ‘open approach’ can put mediation on the right track Read More »
