Lawyers can go way back with the Wayback Machine
Most people who’ve been through litigation know that once it has started, you can’t just grab a shredder and get rid of your bad documents. Why? Legally speaking, the parties have a duty to preserve their documents. When dealing with paper, shredding has a permanent effect. Electronic documents are far more pervasive than their physical...
Continue reading the post titled Lawyers can go way back with the Wayback MachineIntervenor beware! – Brewers Retail v. Campbell
In Brewers Retail v Campbell, 2022 ONSC 2795, Justice Morgan dealt with costs in “procedurally unusual circumstances”: the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”), Ontario’s pension regulator, was granted intervenor status to oppose a consent motion for certification for settlement purposes and sought its costs. This was a class action in respect of a proposed class...
Continue reading the post titled Intervenor beware! – Brewers Retail v. CampbellWho has you covered? Ontario Court of Appeal narrows the availability of coverage for cyber matters under traditional insurance policies
Insuring your business may be costly, but gaps in your insurance may cost you more. A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal could prevent you from making claims against your insurance policy if you happen to suffer a cyber security breach. In Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville v. Co-operators...
Continue reading the post titled Who has you covered? Ontario Court of Appeal narrows the availability of coverage for cyber matters under traditional insurance policiesFranchising An Increasingly High-Risk Venture For Franchisors
(Note: This article originally appeared on AdvocateDaily.com) Canada is frequently hyped as an idyllic place to launch a franchise business, but that’s not the case for many franchisors who face tougher obstacles than their counterparts in other countries, says London franchise lawyer Peter Dillon. Compared to the U.S. and other jurisdictions, Canada’s legislative history in the...
Continue reading the post titled Franchising An Increasingly High-Risk Venture For FranchisorsCourt of Appeal confirms that civil damages for bodily harm intentionally inflicted cannot be discharged by bankruptcy.
Rasha El-Tawil and Michael Polvere argued a successful appeal before the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Dickerson v. 1610396 Ontario Inc. and Radcliffe, 2013 ONCA 653 (MacFarland, Watt and Epstein, JJ.A.), regarding the application of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act on damages suffered for personal injuries after an intentional tort. The decision of the...
Continue reading the post titled Court of Appeal confirms that civil damages for bodily harm intentionally inflicted cannot be discharged by bankruptcy.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 separationLiability Of Municipalities For Injuries As A Result Of Icy Or Snowy Road Conditions
In this article Rasha El-Tawil examines the liability of a municipality under section 44 of the Municipal Act, 2001 in the case of accidents that occur on a poorly or unmaintained road in extreme winter conditions, as well as the steps you should take if you are involved in an accident you feel was caused...
Continue reading the post titled Liability Of Municipalities For Injuries As A Result Of Icy Or Snowy Road ConditionsNotice periods for personal injury claims in Ontario
When you are injured, your immediate focus should be on your health and recovery. However, when you have sustained an injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing in Ontario, there is often a requirement to provide notice of your injury to the negligent party within a certain period of time. How much time you...
Continue reading the post titled Notice periods for personal injury claims in OntarioPeter Dillon to co-host free franchise mini-summit in Toronto
Franchise lawyer Peter Dillon will co-host the Franchise ROI Mini-Summit in Toronto on Oct. 24, in partnership with IFX International Franchise Management. The event, presented by Dillon, partner at Siskinds, and Dan Martin, president and CEO of IFX, will focus primarily on how to produce high performance, coachable franchisees, with a secondary focus on how to...
Continue reading the post titled Peter Dillon to co-host free franchise mini-summit in TorontoCommercial Mediation Services
Before moving to more extensive actions, mediation should be considered. It's often the better way.
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