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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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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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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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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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 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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Negotiating a visitation agreement for their children can be a challenge for newly separated couples. Where conflict is low, some couples are able to come to an understanding of when, how frequently, and for how long the child spends with each parent. Depending upon the circumstances of the separation, visitations may be court-ordered. There are
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Continuing their drive to become an industry leader in the field of catastrophic injury and medical malpractice, Gluckstein Lawyers announced senior counsel James Newland and senior associate Brian Moher have joined their expanding roster. “With the addition of James and Brian to our team, we are well positioned to become a top-tier firm in the area of mass torts and class actions,”
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Holding back information while bargaining for a collective agreement may tilt the negotiations in your favour but a failure to disclose some details could be seen as bargaining in bad faith, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, says unions and employers have a duty
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A lawsuit involving the rights to the name Dunder Mifflin – a fictional paper company featured in NBC’s The Office – is a reminder of the importance of monitoring trademarks, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. According to a media report, multinational media and entertainment conglomerate NBCUniversal is suing a company it
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