Winter safety on roads and sidewalks
As winter officially rolls in, and snow and ice accumulate on roadways and sidewalks, extra care is needed to ensure no injuries occur because of these potentially dangerous conditions. The liability of municipalities, road authorities, and winter maintenance companies for icy roads and side…
View the post titled Winter safety on roads and sidewalksWhat’s next for Ontario’s employment laws: Working for Workers Six Act updates
If you’re finding it hard to keep track of changes in employment legislation lately, you’re not alone! Just one month after Ontario’s Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 received Royal Assent on October 28, 2024, the Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (“Bill …
View the post titled What’s next for Ontario’s employment laws: Working for Workers Six Act updatesThree common misconceptions about motor vehicle injury cases in Ontario
Personal injury cases in Ontario arising from motor vehicle collisions are often misunderstood. These misconceptions can prevent injured victims from asserting their legal rights or managing realistic expectations about their claims. Here, I address three of the most common misunderstandings…
View the post titled Three common misconceptions about motor vehicle injury cases in OntarioSettlement announced in US hernia mesh litigation
In October 2024, multinational medical company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced it had reached a settlement to resolve the vast majority of US lawsuits concerning serious harms allegedly linked to the company’s hernia mesh products. The settlement is expected to resolve about 38,…
View the post titled Settlement announced in US hernia mesh litigationUnderstanding subrogation in Ontario personal injury cases: OHIP’s role in settlements
Subrogation is a key legal principle in Ontario non-motor vehicle accident personal injury cases, where a third party—such as the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)—can recover costs for services it has provided due to an injury caused by someone else’s negligence. While this concept…
View the post titled Understanding subrogation in Ontario personal injury cases: OHIP’s role in settlementsWhat to expect at mediation
Your lawyer has told you that the other side has agreed to mediate your case. The date of the mediation is fast approaching. You may be feeling anxious or unsure of what to expect. Here is an overview of a typical personal injury mediation, and some tips to help manage your anxiety. This post is...
View the post titled What to expect at mediationImportant changes to automobile insurance
On October 16, 2024, the Ontario Government confirmed an amendment to the Insurance Act, and, more specifically, to Ontario Regulation 34/10: Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (the “SABS”). The SABS is legislation that mandates a certain level of insurance coverage for those injured in mo…
View the post titled Important changes to automobile insurancePrivacy pulse: Addressing Google’s Monopoly; Apple told TikTok to raise its age rating; and guidance on cyber risks arising from A.I.
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. There have not been many updates in Canada; however, as usually, lots of…
View the post titled Privacy pulse: Addressing Google’s Monopoly; Apple told TikTok to raise its age rating; and guidance on cyber risks arising from A.I.Economic damages in sexual abuse matters
Trauma experienced by survivors of sexual abuse can impact education and career plans. This, in turn, can impact a survivor’s ability to secure and maintain employment and to earn income. Plaintiffs are entitled to damages for economic loss arising from sexual abuse. Economic losses can be t…
View the post titled Economic damages in sexual abuse mattersMIG mythbusting: Mastering minor injury rules
What is the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) in Ontario? The Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) is a guideline set of rules introduced in Ontario in November 2011, defining what constitutes a “minor injury” following a motor vehicle accident.1 Its purpose is to limit the amount of medical and rehabili…
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