By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Men who question if the child they are paying support for is really theirs should ask the court to order a paternity test – though the result may not change their obligations, says Toronto family lawyer Gene C. Colman. “If the test shows you are not the father and […]
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A recent Superior Court of Justice decision confirms that longer notice periods should be given to people terminated without cause during a pandemic. In Kraft v. Firepower Financial Corp., the plaintiff was a commissioned salesperson working in the investment banking field. In March 2020, he was dismissed just before the rise of COVID-19 led to
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Individuals who feel that their human rights have been violated have options available to them, other than turning to the court to seek a remedy, says Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin. “When people in Ontario talk about human rights, they are usually referring to the rights that are protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC),”
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Adults who want to lure children for sexual purposes can meet their victims through instant messages, blogs, chatrooms and online games. The adult may ask the child to swap photos or to meet them somewhere, with these types of incidents increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more, click here. Charter your best defence when
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A landmark Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision provides a “clear roadmap” for retroactive child support variations that will help guide lawyers and their clients, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. According to the SCC summary, Colucci v. Colucci gave the court “the opportunity to establish a framework … to follow when
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A multitude of factors can affect the damages awarded after a personal injury, which is why it is difficult for anyone to say what your claim is worth, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Damages are awarded to those who are injured or suffer a loss due to
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Recent contradictory court judgments did little to alleviate the confusion surrounding temporary layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic, leaving some employers and employees “in limbo,” says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. In Fogelman v. IFG, released on June 2, the Ontario Superior Court ruled in favour of a man who was placed on
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People who have suffered a personal injury due to the carelessness or actions of others not only suffer from physical injuries but also emotional wounds and feelings of injustice, which often remain long after some of the visible scars have healed. The absence of an acknowledgment of wrongdoing can stay with a victim for decades.
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If an adult sexually touches anyone under the age of sixteen or encourages someone of that age to sexually touch them, that is considered a crime. In either situation, the illegal touching can be any part of the adult’s body, directly or indirectly, and it can involve any part of the youth’s body. Police often
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Proposed right to disconnect legislation also requires a “shift in mindset and workplace cultures” to be effective, says Ontario employment lawyer Nadia Zaman. Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi says the COVID-19 pandemic has made the right to disconnect a bigger government priority. “It is a step in the right
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