New trust reporting rules in effect in 2021
New reporting and disclosure rules will come into effect in 2021 for certain trusts. For trusts in existence as of January 1st 2021, trustees must report specific information including names, addresses, birthdates and tax identification numbers for the creator of the trust (settlor), all tru…
View the post titled New trust reporting rules in effect in 2021Civil jury trials during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an era of uncertainty for litigants in several respects, not the least of which has included interruption to regular Court operations and uncertainty with respect to whether and when civil jury trials can be conducted. The most recent indicator of this un…
View the post titled Civil jury trials during the pandemicHow to trim eDiscovery costs part four: Set your review team up for success
In my previous blog posts How to trim eDiscovery costs part one: Laying the groundwork, How to trim eDiscovery costs part two: Review fewer documents and review efficiently, and How to trim eDiscovery costs part three: Leverage technology by adding tools and apps to your review, I discussed …
View the post titled How to trim eDiscovery costs part four: Set your review team up for successAssessing medical malpractice damages—the “lost years”
This article on damages for “lost years” is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ between individuals. The assessment of …
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages—the “lost years”Assessing medical malpractice damages—past and future income loss
This article on past and future income loss is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ as between individuals. The assessme…
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages—past and future income lossChronic pain and the Minor Injury Guideline
Statutory Accident Benefits are available for those injured as a result of the use or operation of a motor vehicle. They are available regardless of fault. There are three tiers of benefits available: The Minor Injury Guideline (the “MIG”), which allows for up to $3,500.00 of Medical and Reh…
View the post titled Chronic pain and the Minor Injury GuidelineDisputing the Minor Injury Guideline as a standalone issue
The Minor Injury Guideline (the “MIG”) establishes a framework for the treatment of alleged minor injuries in a statutory accident benefits claim. Available medical and rehabilitation benefits for predominantly minor injuries is limited to $3,500.00. However, in certain situations, an accide…
View the post titled Disputing the Minor Injury Guideline as a standalone issueWhat is the effect of signing a waiver?
Many of us have had the experience of being presented with a waiver to sign before participating in a recreational activity. What is the effect of signing such a document? This issue was again recently considered in the case of Zaky v 2285771 Ontario Inc. cob Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park[…
View the post titled What is the effect of signing a waiver?Justice won’t wait – Ontario Court of Appeal finds against plaintiff who waited four years to bring a lawsuit
If you have been injured because of the actions of another, don’t sit and wait to see how things turn out. Our law limits the time you have to start a law suit. The Ontario Court of Appeal in Baig v. Mississauga, 2020 ONCA 697 recently reinforced what is now a well-established principle of l…
View the post titled Justice won’t wait – Ontario Court of Appeal finds against plaintiff who waited four years to bring a lawsuitHow Canada and the U.S. prohibit pyramid schemes differently
The U.S. and Canada prohibit product-based pyramid marketing schemes in different ways. This short article is intended to give multi-level marketing businesses a better understanding of the important legal asymmetries between the two countries. The Canadian Competition Act specifically def…
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