An update on the family pet in a separation
Unfortunately upon the breakdown of a relationship it is not uncommon to see the family pet being used as a weapon. One spouse knowingly understands how important the pet is to the other spouse, and may use the pet to create additional conflict. One spouse may insist they are more entitled to keep the pet...
Continue reading the post titled An update on the family pet in a separationThe Kate Middleton photo scandal: Applying a legal analysis
On March 10, 2024, Kate Middleton posted a photograph of herself and her three children to celebrate Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. This was the first photograph released of Kate following a reported abdominal surgery which gave rise to a number of conspiracy theories about her whereabouts and wellbeing. After the photo was posted,...
Continue reading the post titled The Kate Middleton photo scandal: Applying a legal analysisThe legal responsibility of vehicle owners when lending their vehicles
It is common practice to lend a vehicle to a family member or a friend. People do it without thinking twice. However, in the case of a car crash on a public road, there are legal implications not only for the driver but also for the owner of the vehicle. The Ontario Court of Appeal...
Continue reading the post titled The legal responsibility of vehicle owners when lending their vehiclesOverview 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...
Continue reading the post titled Overview of a construction lien in Ontario under the Construction ActEconomic 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 the most difficult category of damages to prove, particularly...
Continue reading the post titled Economic damages in sexual abuse mattersUnderstanding 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 ensures healthcare costs are recouped, it can also impact how much...
Continue reading the post titled Understanding subrogation in Ontario personal injury cases: OHIP’s role in settlementsThree 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. 1. Misconception: “I will get rich from my injury claim.” Reality: Personal injury compensation in...
Continue reading 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 38,000 lawsuits filed in US federal and state court and will result...
Continue reading the post titled Settlement announced in US hernia mesh litigationWhat’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 229”) on November 27, 2024. If passed in...
Continue reading the post titled What’s next for Ontario’s employment laws: Working for Workers Six Act updates2025 Increases: Statutory deductibles and thresholds – A continued legislated barrier to full recovery
Did you know that if you have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision seriously enough to receive an award for pain and suffering, it may be reduced by $46,790.05? This amount is known as the statutory deductible and, worse yet, it is tied to inflation and increases each year. If you are injured in...
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