By LegalMatters Staff • Business owners or investors who are thinking about buying commercial property in Edmonton need to do their homework before making a purchase. It is also a good idea to consult with a lawyer who specializes in that field. “Due diligence is essential when purchasing a commercial property,” says Edmonton real estate […]
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As schools across the province open their doors next week, students and drivers must keep safety at the top of their minds, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Young children will be excited to be going back into the classroom and seeing their friends, and they
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A ruling in a U.S. class action lawsuit has created a “roadmap” that may guide artificial intelligence (AI) copyright infringement cases going forward, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. Earlier this month a Northern District of California judge ruled that a groundbreaking copyright infringement lawsuit filed by visual
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) invites attorneys to “discover the secrets to winning cases through cross-examination” in a 90-minute webinar next month. How to Succeed at Killer Cross-Examinations – Part 2, runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 30. The program will be moderated by employment and labour
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Passengers who suffer physical damages in automobile accidents in Ontario can make a claim for damages and it does not matter which driver was at fault, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Ontario’s no-fault insurance system law dictates that auto insurance policies must cover injured passengers,”
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Dealing with an insurance company in a long-term disability (LTD) claim can be frustrating and stressful, especially if your benefits are denied or terminated. It can be even more challenging if the insurer uses surveillance in an attempt to refuse benefits. When insurers have concerns or suspicions about a claim, they may decide to investigate
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By LegalMatters Staff • When a marriage ends in divorce, one partner could be required to pay either child or spousal support, or both. But if that person refuses to make those support payments, the other partner may have trouble buying food or paying for housing. In Alberta, recipient parents (those awarded maintenance payments by
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By LegalMatters Staff • There have been more than 150,000 reports of fraud in Canada with at least $600 million stolen since January 2021, according to the National Cyber Crime Assessment 2023-2024 published by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Those crimes start with perpetrators hacking into a network to gather user information, steal data or disrupt
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Chatbots offering mental health support could be “the wave of the future” depending on the help provided and how they are used, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. Mulqueen, principal lawyer of Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation, says artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved to the point where a
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Car accidents or slip and falls on poorly maintained sidewalks happen quite frequently. Sometimes a few bandages and an Aspirin may allow you to continue with your day. But if you require medical treatment or are forced to miss work – and the incident was caused by another party’s negligence or intentional actions – you
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