A separation or divorce can create tremendous stress, change and conflict within a family. Many fears can arise for parents such as losing one’s home, losing financial stability, and even losing custody or contact with children. Under these circumstances, parents can make difficult choices that are not always in the best interests of their children. […]
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Sextortion often starts with what seems to be an innocent conversation between two people, but then it grows into blackmail. In Calgary, police said they received nearly 50 reports of sextortion attempts in the first five months of 2022, mostly targeting teenage boys. To read more, click here. More from Dunn & Associates Police in
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Class-action lawsuits can be effective in providing access to justice when there are allegations of human rights violations, says Toronto class-action lawyer Tina Q. Yang. Pointing to a lawsuit filed against the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) claiming systematic racism and institutional discrimination, Yang, associate litigation lawyer with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation,
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Cyber extortion occurs when someone uses social media, email or other online platforms to pressure victims into handing over money or other goods. If the victim refuses, the extortionist threatens to release compromising information about the victim. With larger firms, cyber extortionists may cripple the victim’s data systems with what is called ransomware. To read
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Long-term relationships are hard work. Sometimes we’re not ready for the inevitable challenges that arise when two people try to intertwine their lives. We may be young, struggling in a job or financially. We may both bring our own issues, like extra luggage, into the relationship, and sometimes the relationship becomes too cluttered to be
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen says she has noticed an increase in the use of surveillance in an effort to disprove teachers’ disability claims even though the practice has “no real probative value.” “It is occurring on almost every teacher file I am handling. Suddenly there is surveillance
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Canada’s current model for providing health care is unsustainable. Despite having one of the highest per-capita spending levels of developed countries, long wait times, overcrowded emergency departments and a shortage of family doctors are issues plaguing most communities across the nation. Canada should instead look abroad for a solution, specifically to the Netherlands. The land
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The deeming provisions of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL) are set to end as of July 30, so employers would be wise to ensure they are ready for the change, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. “You don’t want to be making the decision on what you need
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Few things are more relaxing than spending time out on the water during the summer. But if you are hurt due to the actions of others, you may be entitled to damages, advises Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “While there are some similarities between the legal options available
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Recent court rulings demonstrate the consequences that inappropriate behaviour in the workplace can bring, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “It is important for those in the workforce to understand that the employment world has changed. There is much less tolerance for behaviour such as sexualized banter or any
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