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…
View the post titled Study shows half of patients consuming pentosan polysulfate sodium unaware of drug’s harmful effectsAuto 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…
View the post titled Auto insurance benefits: What are my new optionsHow 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…
View the post titled How to appeal an accident benefits denial: The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)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…
View the post titled Privacy pulse: Ticketmaster investigation, Google is a monopoly and Texas lawsuits against Google and General MotorsOverview 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...
View the post titled Overview of a construction lien in Ontario under the Construction ActPrivacy 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…
View the post titled Privacy pulse: CrowdStrike’s costly software update, PC Optimum investigation, and Google’s database leakCivil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide for Junior Lawyers
Practical tips for bringing and speaking to motions in the civil Superior Court of Justice in London, Ontario.
View the post titled Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide for Junior LawyersThe dangers of drip pricing: Shining a spotlight on hidden fees
When a consumer chooses to make a purchase based on a price displayed, they should be able to trust that price is accurate. Unfortunately, it is all too common for a shopper to be bombarded by surprise fees which are tacked on just before or even after credit card information has been entere…
View the post titled The dangers of drip pricing: Shining a spotlight on hidden feesSuboxone tooth decay lawsuits on the rise in North America
Suboxone is a medication containing buprenorphine, which is a first-line treatment for opioid addiction. Suboxone is sold as oral tablets or film and is meant to be left in the mouth, either under the tongue or in the cheek, and allowed to dissolve to take effect. However, in recent years, r…
View the post titled Suboxone tooth decay lawsuits on the rise in North AmericaPrivacy pulse: Enforcement against Adobe, Microsoft controversies and OPC 23andMe joint investigation
The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates and commentary on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. There have been big updates from south of the border, par…
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