By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) vows to keep up the pressure to convince Metrolinx to find a new location for the subway station planned for the historic Osgoode Hall grounds. Area residents, business owners, politicians and the legal community have all spoken out about plans to cut down trees and excavate […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Plaintiff lawyers negotiating settlements in complex actions involving multiple parties must pay heed to a recent Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) ruling that has effectively made their task more difficult, says Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin. Rastin, senior counsel at Rastin Gluckstein, says the decision in Crestwood Preparatory College Inc. v. Smith is
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A family doctor’s role in supporting their patients through an insurance claim process cannot be undervalued, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. However, Mulqueen, principal lawyer and CEO, Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation, says the shortage of these practitioners is impacting both patient care and the ability
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) did not oppose a Law Society of Ontario (LSO) decision that allows paralegals to provide some family law services but says it will have little impact on the issue it was intended to address. “We are not saying that we are convinced it is a useful
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Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg addressed a variety of topics throughout 2022, starting with the pandemic that was still raging at the start of the year. “Studies show that at least 10 per cent of people affected by COVID will have lingering symptoms for months and years after their recovery, with at least one
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By LegalMatters Staff • It wasn’t long ago that there was confusion in family courts when it came to applying the appropriate framework for determining retroactive adjustments of child support obligations. Courts needed to consider a number of factors when considering applications under s. 17 of the Divorce Act. However, in Colucci v. Colucci, 2021
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • There is an assumption in our legal and regulatory systems that, in cases where a product is defective and potentially dangerous, the manufacturer’s recall notice may be sufficient to deem that public safety has been adequately safeguarded, says Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin. In fact, he says in the recent decision of Coles v. FCA Canada
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A media report about a French worker who fought for his right to refuse to party should serve as a cautionary tale to employers hosting after-work gatherings this holiday season, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Low, principal of Ellen Low & Co., pointed to the case of a Parisian company
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By LegalMatters Staff • A hate crime is defined by the Calgary Police Services as being an offence committed against a person or property that is motivated by hate, bias or prejudice. People can be singled out due to their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, language or gender. Calgary Criminal lawyer Matthew Deshaye of Dunn
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There can be many different reasons for ending a marriage. While the decision to leave may be straightforward, the process for obtaining a separation and divorce can be complex so having a plan in place can help alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty, making the transition less painful. Read more from this Edmonton family lawyer.
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