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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The holiday season is quickly approaching. Children are sure to be talking about what they want for Christmas, Hanukkah or whatever celebration the family embraces. This can be a magical time of year, but the first winter holiday celebration as a separated family brings along new worries and challenges. To read more, click here. More
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • With the holidays fast approaching, you may be thinking about hosting a celebratory event. If so, keep in mind that throwing a party comes with some legal liability, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “While I fully support the idea of people hosting holiday parties for family, friends
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • An employee owed severance after being wrongfully dismissed has a responsibility to seek new employment but that does not mean they must take just any job, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, says when he is representing a wrongfully terminated employee, he advises them
Duty to mitigate doesn’t mean you must take an inferior job offer Read More »
By LegalMatters Staff • Crime is often viewed as an urban issue. It is not. Recent studies show that rural crime rates are rising across Canada, especially in the Prairies. The RCMP reports that while property crimes have decreased in Alberta in recent years, the incidence of overall rural crime rate remains high. Their numbers
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