Can I walk away if I don’t pay the real estate deposit?
Over the past few months we are seeing more scenarios where a buyer, having their offer to purchase real estate accepted, will not pay the deposit and then try to walk away from the deal. Whether due to buyer’s remorse, or because a buyer submits offers on multiple properties and then moves …
View the post titled Can I walk away if I don’t pay the real estate deposit?Vicarious liability of school boards for sexual assault by teachers
“Vicarious liability” is a legal concept which can cause employers to be held accountable for the negligent and, in some cases, intentional misconduct of their employees. The possibility of a finding of vicarious liability is intended to act as a deterrent to ensure employers put systems in …
View the post titled Vicarious liability of school boards for sexual assault by teachersTop five things you need to know to get your business to be PCI compliant
Does your business accept payment via credit card? If so, you will likely need to be PCI compliant. This article provides a step-by-step guide for beginners on what PCI compliance is and how to get your business PCI compliant. 1. What is PCI DSS? The PCI Security Standards Council (the “Coun…
View the post titled Top five things you need to know to get your business to be PCI compliantWhat to expect from OHSA inspectors in the age of COVID-19
Employers beware, the Ontario government announced Wednesday, March 3, 2021, that it has hired over 100 additional occupational health and safety inspectors, bringing the total number of inspectors to more than 500—the largest number in Ontario’s history. The new inspectors will be fully tr…
View the post titled What to expect from OHSA inspectors in the age of COVID-1910-day written notice for snow and ice injury claims
The year 2020 brought many changes. This blog post discusses another change from 2020 that came to stay: the Ontario Occupiers’ Liability Act (“OLA”) now requires 60-day written notice for incidents involving snow or ice. On December 8, 2020, Bill 118 received Royal Assent and came into forc…
View the post titled 10-day written notice for snow and ice injury claimsProduct recalls: Determining if you’re affected and if you have a legal claim
Health Canada expands growing list of hand sanitizer recalls… What to know about Canada’s onion recall… Fresh imported peaches recalled due to salmonella If you search the term “recall” on a Canadian news website, chances are you will find a lengthy list of headlines like these. But despite …
View the post titled Product recalls: Determining if you’re affected and if you have a legal claimI received a payment from a class action. How do I know if it is legitimate?
Voir en français At one time or another, you may have received notification that you are eligible to participate in a class action. The notice will tell you how to file a claim, usually by completing an online form on a website dedicated to the administration of the class action. Sometimes y…
View the post titled I received a payment from a class action. How do I know if it is legitimate?User beware: the dangers of sharing personal health information with mobile apps
UPDATE: the FTC has now finalized its settlement with Flo Health, Inc., which requires Flo to notify affected users directly about the disclosure of their personal information to unauthorized third parties. If you are concerned or notified that your personal information may have been impacte…
View the post titled User beware: the dangers of sharing personal health information with mobile appsProduct recalls: What recalls mean and where to find information about them
Hand sanitizer recall sparks concern … Red onion recall expands across Canada due to Salmonella outbreak… Additional ranitidine products recalled worldwide If you search the term “recall” on a Canadian news website, chances are you will find a lengthy list of headlines like these. But despit…
View the post titled Product recalls: What recalls mean and where to find information about themMedical Malpractice Frequently Asked Questions
What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers injury or harm as a result of the negligence of a health care professional. Negligence occurs when a health care professional falls below the standard of care expected of a reasonable practitioner of that professi…
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