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Published on: 29 Oct 2024 By

What to do if you are injured in a hit and run

If you are injured in a hit and run in Ontario, you should do the following: Report the incident and seek medical attention If you are able, contact the authorities to report the collision immediately. It is a crime to leave the scene when someone has been injured in a car crash. The police will...

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Published on: 21 Oct 2024 By

New warnings for gastroparesis, severe stomach problems added to popular GLP-1 drugs

The Canadian product information for in-demand type 2 diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Trulicity has recently been updated with new warning language describing certain serious gastrointestinal risks, including gastroparesis (aka stomach paralysis). The updated warnings for Mounjaro and Trulicity …

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Published on: 8 Oct 2024 By

Privacy pulse: London ranked #4 in emerging tech markets; “Operation A.I. Comply”; and Data Portability for employees

The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For September, we have many updates to share: from hacking cars, to Queb…

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Published on: 7 Oct 2024 By

Study shows half of patients consuming pentosan polysulfate sodium unaware of drug’s harmful effects

Elmiron, a drug containing the active ingredient pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), is a medication that may be prescribed to treat interstitial cystitis, a condition characterized by chronic bladder or pelvic pain or discomfort. Studies have demonstrated a link between this medication and a…

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Published on: 2 Oct 2024 By

Auto insurance benefits: What are my new options

When it comes time to renew your car insurance, ask your broker about optional coverage. Though mandatory car insurance provides some protections for you and your family, the protections are limited. Aside from Statutory Accident Benefits Optional Benefits, there are a number of insurance en…

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Published on: 17 Sep 2024 By

How to appeal an accident benefits denial: The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)

If you are injured in a car accident in Ontario, you are entitled to receive statutory accident benefits (“SABS”). This is true even if you are at fault for the accident. SABS can include, among other things, coverage for medical treatment, attendant care, and income replacement benefits. De…

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Published on: 9 Sep 2024 By

Privacy pulse: Ticketmaster investigation, Google is a monopoly and Texas lawsuits against Google and General Motors

The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For August, we have many updates to share. From the Canadian Office of t…

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Published on: 3 Sep 2024 By

Overview of a construction lien in Ontario under the Construction Act

One of the main purposes of the Construction Act is to protect parties who make improvements to the land but do not have a contract with the landowner. The Act does this by requiring each party to retain 10% of the payments it makes to the party below them in the construction pyramid. As an...

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Published on: 8 Aug 2024 By

Privacy pulse: CrowdStrike’s costly software update, PC Optimum investigation, and Google’s database leak

The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For July, we have many updates to share from a global IT outage, massive…

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