The meaning of “consent” and why it matters in the Hockey Canada case
The legal definition of consent is clear: it must be a voluntary, affirmative, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity. Consent means saying “yes” to something in a clear and free way. Consent cannot be assumed from silence, lack of resistance, or previous relationships. Important…
View the post titled The meaning of “consent” and why it matters in the Hockey Canada caseInjured in a car accident while working? WSIB may not be your only option
If you’re injured in a car accident while working in Ontario, you might be surprised to learn that you may not automatically have the right to sue the at-fault driver. This is especially true if both you and the other driver were “workers” acting in the course of their employment at the time…
View the post titled Injured in a car accident while working? WSIB may not be your only optionJackson v. Rosenberg, 2024 ONCA 875: An example of how using joint tenancy as an estate planning tool can go wrong
In my previous blog post, Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes, I wrote about the risks and possible legal issues that can arise when using joint tenancy as an estate planning tool. As I…
View the post titled Jackson v. Rosenberg, 2024 ONCA 875: An example of how using joint tenancy as an estate planning tool can go wrongUS court rejects Johnson & Johnson bankruptcy bid
On March 31, 2025, a US bankruptcy court rejected another plan by a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary to use bankruptcy to address talcum powder claims filed against J&J by cancer victims. The rejected proposal sought to resolve claims pursued by people who are alleging injuries as a re…
View the post titled US court rejects Johnson & Johnson bankruptcy bidElection Day and employers: Legal obligations you can’t ignore
As Canadians gear up to cast their ballots in the upcoming federal general election on Monday, April 28, 2025, it is important for employers across Canada to understand their legal obligations to employees when it comes giving them time off to vote. What are an employer’s obligations on Elec…
View the post titled Election Day and employers: Legal obligations you can’t ignoreA guide to class actions
Class actions: you read about them in the newspaper or hear about them on television, but beyond the headlines and soundbites, what is a “class action” and how can a class action help you? This blog post unpacks the world of class proceedings, including the advantages, common types, and the …
View the post titled A guide to class actionsSteps of a class action
Class action litigation is comprised of several stages. Some overlap with the steps in standard civil actions, but others—such as “certification”—are distinct and fundamental to the class action regime. Below is an overview of the steps in a class proceeding: Pleadings Class actions are comm…
View the post titled Steps of a class actionClass action settlements and notice
Class action litigation can take several years to resolve and reach a potential settlement. Signing up to receive notice about the class action from a law firm is a good way to stay informed on important updates and developments as the class action progresses. Siskinds LLP (and most other cl…
View the post titled Class action settlements and noticeSeparated spouses and changes to the Succession Law Reform Act and Family Law Act
Often, Family Law intersects with other areas of law. There have been several amendments to the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) that have significant consequences to separated spouses. Changes made to sections 17 and 43.1 of the SLRA, came into effect as of January 1, 2022 impact separate…
View the post titled Separated spouses and changes to the Succession Law Reform Act and Family Law ActI am affected by a class action. What are my options?
Imagine finding out that thousands of people, just like you, have been impacted by the same issue – maybe it’s a product defect, a financial loss, or a breach of privacy. A class action is the collective response. It’s a powerful way for people who have been similarly affected to band …
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