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Published on: 30 Mar 2022 By

Who gets the pet during separation or divorce?

So, you’ve just separated from your partner and now face the daunting task of deciding who will get to keep the beloved family pet. In some situations, the matter is resolved without much consideration for family law in Ontario. Sometimes the party that brought a pet into the relationship ca…

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Published on: 23 Mar 2022 By

Can we terminate our contracts with a sanctioned country?

You, as a business owner, may be asking yourself whether you can terminate your contracts with businesses in sanctioned foreign countries. Perhaps you’re concerned that the sanctions may be levied on you, or perhaps you’re concerned about the court of public opinion. Regardless of your reaso…

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Published on: 16 Mar 2022 By

My family member was injured… do I have a claim?

People are tragically injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents all too often. Often overlooked, however, is the way these losses directly affect the families of accident victims and their right to advance a claim under the Family Law Act in Ontario. This article explains who is eligible …

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Published on: 15 Mar 2022 By

Damages for senior plaintiffs—the Golden Years Doctrine

Calculating damages for pain and suffering is not a straightforward analysis for a judge or jury. There are a number of factors that are considered when determining the amount. Specifically, Courts have grappled with how to effectively assess such an award in cases dealing with senior plaint…

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Published on: 15 Mar 2022 By

Receiving an inheritance while on the Ontario Disability Support Program

Receiving an inheritance, either as a beneficiary under a Will or through the proceeds of life insurance, while on Ontario Disability Support (“ODSP”) can require some additional steps and planning to avoid a loss of benefits. Since ongoing qualification for ODSP benefits is based on a finan…

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Published on: 8 Mar 2022 By

Getting it right in Ontario courts’ treatment of honoraria – Doucet and Redublo

In the event of a successful monetary settlement in a class proceeding, courts may order that additional compensation, in the form of a payment called an honorarium, be paid to a representative plaintiff who has meaningfully contributed to advancing litigation on behalf of the class. Honorar…

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