$900,000,000 Class Action launched against Ontario for flooding in Muskoka Lakes
Residents of Muskoka launched a $900,000,000 class action against the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (“MNRF”) on September 14, 2016. They allege damages related to “[MNRF’s] failure to adequately manage and lower the water levels of Lake Joseph, Lake Muskoka and Lake Rousseau… which resulted in significant property damage to the Plaintiff.” The residents...
Continue reading the post titled $900,000,000 Class Action launched against Ontario for flooding in Muskoka LakesThe Wit (not just wisdom) of the Bench
Most people (even lawyers!) usually think that reading case law is dry and humourless. But it depends on the judge! There have been several decisions over the last few years that have shown that judges have a sharp wit and a flair for writing! Take a moment to enjoy these. One example is R. v. Duncan,...
Continue reading the post titled The Wit (not just wisdom) of the BenchCrypto-Platforms hit with eleven coordinated class actions
Crypto-currency trading platforms (“Crypto-Platforms”) received an unwelcome surprise last month, when eleven of them were hit with coordinated class action suits in America by two law firms. The class actions target some of the largest crypto-currency exchanges in the world: Binance, Bibox and KuCoin, along with several individual defendants. Crypto-Platforms are online trading platforms that generally...
Continue reading the post titled Crypto-Platforms hit with eleven coordinated class actionsOntario government moving towards further auto insurance reforms
On April 11, 2019, the Ontario Provincial Government released the “Putting Drivers First” blueprint, which proposes a series of reforms to the auto insurance system in Ontario. While many details of the plan have yet to be released by the Government, some of the proposed changes include: Allowing insurance companies more flexibility to offer drivers...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario government moving towards further auto insurance reformsPrivacy and the use of electronic medical and dental records
Physicians, dentists and other health practitioners have professional, legal and ethical responsibilities to keep the personal health information of their patients confidential and private. These obligations are governed and imposed by the regulatory body of each profession as well as various legislation including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). PHIPA imposes obligations on Health...
Continue reading the post titled Privacy and the use of electronic medical and dental recordsCan MLM businesses ever sell on third-party sites? Never say never.
Every MLM business knows that selling products through third-parties such as Amazon or eBay should never be allowed… but is this actually the case? What if MLM companies did sell products in big box stores or on Amazon? This blog post considers the legal and practical consequences of when an MLM company does exactly that....
Continue reading the post titled Can MLM businesses ever sell on third-party sites? Never say never.Changes on horizon for Canada’s privacy laws thanks to Bill C-11
Bill C-11 marks the first update to Canadian privacy law since the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) came into effect in 2000. If passed, the Bill would enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) and bring about significant changes to private-sector privacy law. Of particular interest is a provision that would require...
Continue reading the post titled Changes on horizon for Canada’s privacy laws thanks to Bill C-11Driving into the future: Privacy and insurance implications of self-driving cars
Back in the early 90s, shows like Transformers and Knight Rider shaped and invigorated the imagination of young kids by integrating well known cars with computerized, autonomous, and intelligent personalities. The cars drove themselves; both literally and in personality. Today this story, which invigorated the imaginations of these lawyers, is to a large extent no...
Continue reading the post titled Driving into the future: Privacy and insurance implications of self-driving carsProduct 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 how often product recalls occur, it’s not...
Continue reading the post titled Product recalls: Determining if you’re affected and if you have a legal claimCanadian case provides valuable lessons for crypto users
While cryptocurrency exchanges may not be the Wild West they once were, consumers are still advised to venture carefully into online currency territory, says Peter Dillon during a recent interview with AdvocateDaily.com. See the full article below. Canadian case provides valuable lessons for crypto users By Mia Clarke, AdvocateDaily.com Associate Editor While cryptocurrency exchanges may not...
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