Even the deceased cannot hide from a class-action lawsuit

/ Class Action /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Filing a lawsuit against a deceased defendant is not necessarily an impediment to seeking justice, as a proposed class action against a massage therapist who died in 2019 demonstrates, says Toronto class-action lawyer Tina Q. Yang. Yang, associate litigation lawyer with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, pointed to the case of two […]

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The proper gear reduces the risk of injury to motorcyclists

/ Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Before they hit the road, motorcyclists across Ontario should ensure they are wearing proper safety gear to reduce their injuries in case of an accident, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “While many people find great pleasure in riding, they always have to keep in mind that motorcycles

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Gluckstein Lawyers investigates link between NEC, baby formula

/ Class Action /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The class-actions and mass torts team at Gluckstein Lawyers is investigating potential claims on behalf of premature infants suffering from serious long-term consequences after being diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), says senior counsel Steve Rastin. The litigation team, which includes Rastin, James Newland, Jordan Assrraf and Brian Moher, is looking into whether

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Understanding is vital when representing neurodivergent clients

/ Disability Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Representing clients who are neurodivergent in long-term disability insurance claims can be challenging, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi, which is why patience and understanding is necessary in order to be successful. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, explains that with neurodivergence, a person’s brain processes, learns or

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Children with special needs find separation or divorce traumatic

/ Legal Services /

Separation or divorce is difficult for all children. It is even more difficult for children who are on the autism spectrum, as they thrive on routines and predictability. This family disruption and transition can have a much greater impact on their entire world. To read more, click here. More from Renew Supervision Services Children should

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What you should know about common-law property division

/ Family Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With nearly one quarter of Canadian couples living in common-law relationships, it may be time for Ontario to consider changes in the law to deal with the division of property when such partnerships end, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Statistics Canada recently reported that 23 per cent of Canadian

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Bail: a crucial element of the Canadian justice system

/ Criminal Law /

The term “bail” has been used frequently in news reports lately, particularly in relation to Alberta residents who were charged after taking part in the Freedom Convoy. While most people have some understanding about bail, they may not fully understand what it means and why it is such a crucial part of our justice system.

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Access to assisted dying program expanding. Is that really wise?

/ Disability Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With some people considering medical assistance in dying (MAiD) because of the financial burdens of living with a physical or mental disability, lawyer Leanne Goldstein says governments must provide more support to prevent unnecessary suffering and death. Goldstein, founder and senior lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation, says the federal

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It pays to seek advice when it comes to the duty of mitigation

/ Employment/Labour /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The duty to mitigate is not always an easy rule to interpret and both employees and employers would be wise to guard against making assumptions that could be costly in the long run, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Low, principal of Ellen Low & Co., explains the duty to mitigate is

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Cyberbullying can cross the line into criminal behaviour

/ Criminal Law /

Cyberbullying takes place on digital devices such as cellphones, computers and tablets. It can be carried out through emails, texts and posts in forums on such social media sites as Facebook. It includes posting or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone that can cause embarrassment or humiliation. To read more, click here.

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