Typically it is the drivers of cars who are responsible for most collisions with bicycles, but cyclists must ensure they take proper measures to protect themselves on the road — and wearing a helmet is one important step, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando. Helmets may not protect cyclists from all injuries, but they have […]
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When approached to provide second opinions in legal matters, counsel should always act ethically and avoid over-promising results simply to scoop the first lawyer’s client, Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando tells Lawyers Weekly. Also unethical, he tells the legal publication, is specifically advertising the ability to provide second opinions in an effort to attract more clients. When
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Walking down busy city streets with your eyes glued to your phone can have serious — if not deadly — consequences, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando. “Distracted walking has become a real issue,” says Orlando, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP. “While drivers have a duty to keep an eye out for pedestrians, pedestrians also have
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Organizations offering athletic activities to children and teenagers should take reasonable steps to ensure policies are in place and staff are trained to mitigate the risk of injury, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando. “There has to be a recognition that sporting activities bear a certain amount of risk, so care and attention ought to
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With the legalization of cannabis on the Canadian horizon, drivers should be aware of the dangerous impact smoking it could have on road safety, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando. “Marijuana impairs a driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle because they are less attentive, use less vigilance and have a reduced perception of time
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Being a good lawyer is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to operating a successful law firm, Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando tells Lawyers Weekly. Orlando, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP, weighed in on the topic in a recent article discussing the value of business skills for entrepreneurial lawyers. Hiring practices, marketing and relationship building
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Rewarding employees for a job well done is an essential part of ensuring staff members feel valued, which can then lead to higher satisfaction levels and lower turnover rates, Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando tells Lawyers Weekly. “Turnover is such an expensive thing to deal with. It doesn’t take much to move people from a mediocre level
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McLeish Orlando LLP has partnered with a distracted driving awareness campaign that aims to inform, educate and provide safety tools to both young and seasoned drivers. Seriously … Just Drive! is taking its message to schools, public events and private corporate functions in an effort to spread the word on the dangers of using smartphone devices while operating
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As this year’s Law Society of Upper Canada bencher election race heats up, Toronto critical injury lawyers John McLeish and Dale Orlando tell Law Times where a candidate stands on alternative business structures (ABS) will strongly sway their vote. ABS – the ownership of law firms by non-lawyers – has stirred debate across the personal injury bar, with many plaintiffs’
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A Peel Regional Police officer recently convicted of insurance fraud is one example of the financial strain these actions can put on an entire insurance system, while also painting the whole industry in a negative light, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando. Const. Carlton Watson, a 23-year veteran of the force, was found guilty on
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