A big win for trees and tree lovers
Warmest congratulations to Clay Ruby for his latest public interest victory: preventing the destruction of a shared mature maple tree by one of the owners. Here is the decision in Hartley vs Cunningham, and the press release on this landmark tree ruling. Look for our analysis in next month’s Lawyers Weekly.
Continue reading the post titled A big win for trees and tree loversInjured in a Car Accident? Changes to Accident Benefits as of June 1, 2016
As of June 1, 2016, people injured in motor vehicle accidents in Ontario will face new challenges. These challenges come as a result of the latest round of amendments to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). Accident Benefits are benefits available to anyone in Ontario injured in a motor vehicle accident, irrespective of fault. While...
Continue reading the post titled Injured in a Car Accident? Changes to Accident Benefits as of June 1, 2016Partial resolution to ongoing litigation related to 2008 oil spill in Kawartha Lakes
In the latest twist in a long-standing saga, the Superior Court of Justice has ruled partially in favour of a landowner upon whose property in Kawartha Lakes an oil spill. In mid-December, 2008, Thompson Fuels (“Thompson”) delivered 700 litres of fuel oil to the residence of Wayne Gendron. The oil leaked from the storage tanks...
Continue reading the post titled Partial resolution to ongoing litigation related to 2008 oil spill in Kawartha LakesWhat will Ontario do with WEEE?
Each year, Canadians spend millions on the latest electronic devices: digital cameras, laptops, televisions. In 2007, the average home computer was 2.5 years old, down from 2.7 only a year before. A quarter of computer owners replace their machines every year. And then what? Canadians send three-quarters of old electronics to landfill; that’s a lot...
Continue reading the post titled What will Ontario do with WEEE?A new twist on anti-wind litigation: the Charter
Because of the social, environmental, and political importance of reducing carbon emissions and switching to renewable sources of energy, the Environmental Protection Act requires wind opponents to show that a renewable energy project will cause serious harm to human health, or serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life or the natural environment. Every...
Continue reading the post titled A new twist on anti-wind litigation: the CharterHow do we understand the minds of others?
How does our brain allow us to understand the mind of others?
Continue reading the post titled How do we understand the minds of others?Ontario’s Halting Progress on Energy Conservation
The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), Gord Miller, released his 2014 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report to the Legislature on January 13, 2015. Conclusion: we’re making progress on energy conservation, but there is so much more that could and should be done. Energy conservation is a critical step towards a less fossil-fuel reliant future, not to...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario’s Halting Progress on Energy ConservationNew rules for mobility and relocation for parents
Mobility or relocation is an issue that commonly arises for clients. The client may want to move for an employment opportunity, a new relationship, etc. So what are your rights and responsibility’s with respect to the issue of mobility when you have a child? The rules regarding to a parent’s rights related to mobility or...
Continue reading the post titled New rules for mobility and relocation for parentsIs public consultation a political activity forbidden to charities?
With the launch of Conservative Senator Nicole Eaton’s inquiry into the “Involvement of Foreign Foundations in Canada’s Domestic Affairs”, increased scrutiny is being focused on the activities of Canada’s charitable environmental groups. In particular, is participating in public consultations, or encouraging others to do so, a political activity forbidden to charities?
Continue reading the post titled Is public consultation a political activity forbidden to charities?Protect Yourself: Understanding Optional Auto Insurance Benefits in Ontario
Once again, the standard auto insurance benefits provided in Ontario are shrinking. This means that your own insurance company will provide you with less funds to assist you in recovering from your motor vehicle collision. However, you do have new options for optional coverage that can protect you and give you the coverage you need...
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