Justice served and seen: The landmark verdict for Our London Family
Justice must not only be done but also be seen to be done. Yesterday in a packed London, Ontario courtroom, we witnessed justice in action. The trial of the terrorist who, on June 6, 2021, in a single act of terrorism, killed Our London Family and orphaned a little boy has now reached finality with...
Continue reading the post titled Justice served and seen: The landmark verdict for Our London FamilyThe 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 entered. These fees...
Continue reading the post titled The dangers of drip pricing: Shining a spotlight on hidden feesSit, stay, stop: Liability and driving with your dog
For most dog owners, the words “car ride” gets their dog excited and begging to hit the road. However, driving with your dog in your vehicle poses a risk to your safety, your pet’s safety, and the safety of other drivers. In a recent Canadian survey, almost half (47%) of participants leave their pets unrestrained...
Continue reading the post titled Sit, stay, stop: Liability and driving with your dogThe (potentially) high cost of social media posts
Stressing to your teenage children that their posts on Facebook and other social media can have a real cost is something that most parents do. For Patrick Snay, the cost became very real following a recent decision of the Third District Court of Appeal in Florida: Gulliver v. Snay. Snay had sued his former employer for...
Continue reading the post titled The (potentially) high cost of social media postsOntario’s new Consumer Protection Act prompts businesses to revisit contracts for compliance
In the last month of 2023, Ontario’s Bill 142, Better for Consumers, Better for Businesses Act, 2023 received Royal Assent, which repeals the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 and replaces it with the new Consumer Protection Act, 2023 (“CPA 2023”). Notably, although the Bill was passed, CPA 2023 does not come into force until a date...
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