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New concussion guidelines called a step in the right direction

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New guidelines on the symptoms and treatment of post-concussion syndrome represent a positive step toward the recognition of the lingering effects some concussion sufferers face, says Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish. Experts who helped prepare the guidelines were prompted to release the new treatment rules for family physicians, CTV reports, as increasing numbers of Canadians battle […]

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Juror process could be good teaching tool for lawyers

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A controlled glimpse into the juror process would be beneficial to counsel handling civil cases, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish tells Lawyers Weekly. In the social media age, Canadian jurors and the legal community at large are divided on whether they can legally discuss the process, their deliberations, and their verdict in civil trials, the article says.

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Catastrophic impairment under the microscope at forum

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Toronto critical injury lawyers John McLeish, Patrick Brown and Dale Orlando are scheduled to participate in a one-day conference for health care providers today. McLeish, Brown and Orlando, partners with McLeish Orlando LLP, are speaking on a variety of topics at Practical Strategies: Catastrophic Impairment: A Look into the Future, presented by the Personal Injury Alliance. The conference is designed to

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McLeish, Brown outline strategies for working in the auto insurance system

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In a recent webinar, Toronto critical injury lawyers John McLeish and Patrick Brown outline a number of strategies that will benefit lawyers, healthcare providers and clients navigating the evolving area of auto insurance law. McLeish and Brown, partners with McLeish Orlando LLP, hosted the practical strategies session along with lawyers from Oatley,Vigmond, providing an update on how lawyers and healthcare

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Registration open for annual motor vehicle litigation program

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Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish is set to co-chair the annual Oatley McLeish Guide to Motor Vehicle Litigation 2013 program at the Law Society of Upper Canada starting today. The event, featuring the latest developments in policy, legislation and case law, has become a staple for both for plaintiffs and defence personal injury lawyers who practise motor

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Court of Appeal decision concerns personal injury bar

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Ontario’s personal injury bar is concerned that a recent Court of Appeal decision could lead to an increase in unnecessary claims against underinsured insurers, Toronto critical injury lawyers Rikin Morzaria and John McLeish write in Lawyers Weekly. In Roque v. Pilot Insurance Co. [2012], the court held that a plaintiff ’s limitation period against an underinsured insurer begins to run when the

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McLeish Orlando named one of the best firms in Canada

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McLeish Orlando LLP has been named one of the top-10 personal injury boutiques by Canadian Lawyer magazine. The firm was established in 1999 by John McLeish and Dale Orlando, who broke away from Loopstra Nixon & McLeish to set up their own shop, the article says. They were joined shortly after by fellow principal partner, Patrick Brown. Salvatore Shaw and Rikin Morzaria were later added

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McLeish shares his expertise at trial advocacy demonstration

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Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish is set to share his expertise in trial advocacy at the Osgoode Certificate in Personal Injury Law & Practice program in Toronto. McLeish, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP, will be participating in a demonstration where he will act as plaintiff counsel trying to get a piece of contested evidence accepted by the court.

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Driver may be civilly responsible in girl’s death: McLeish

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The driver behind the wheel of a City of Toronto garbage truck that struck and killed a five-year-old girl, and injured others, may be civilly responsible to the families even if he isn’t ever formally charged, says Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish. Kayleigh Callaghan-Belanger was steps away from her Scarborough school when a truck struck

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Clients pay the price when lawyers spread too thin

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Running an efficient and effective office includes limiting the number of cases individual lawyers take on so that every client gets the attention they deserve, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish says in Lawyers Weekly. McLeish, a partner with McLeish Orlando LLP, says a team is assigned to every client file at the firm, including a partner, an associate

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