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…
View the post titled Who gets the pet during separation or divorce?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…
View the post titled Can we terminate our contracts with a sanctioned country?Labour law 101: union-organizing campaigns
In this series we will cover some of the most important issues employers should know about dealing with unions in the workplace, including what to do when confronted with a union organizing campaign, a certification application, collective bargaining and more. What employers need to know abo…
View the post titled Labour law 101: union-organizing campaignsMy 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 …
View the post titled My family member was injured… do I have a claim?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…
View the post titled Damages for senior plaintiffs—the Golden Years DoctrineReceiving 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…
View the post titled Receiving an inheritance while on the Ontario Disability Support ProgramHow does Wordle save my stats?
If you guessed cookies, you’re wrong. Wordle saves your stats onto your browser’s local storage. Wordle does not use cookies to save your stats. However, you may be wondering, what are cookies and how are they different from your local storage? Before I explain the difference between the two…
View the post titled How does Wordle save my stats?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…
View the post titled Getting it right in Ontario courts’ treatment of honoraria – Doucet and RedubloGet your expert reports in on time, or else!
Litigation is complicated. There are many rules, procedures and bureaucratic hoops you need to jump through to get your day in court. Hiring competent lawyers to help you resolve your legal issue is by far the best way to navigate this complicated system. Civil litigation specialists are fam…
View the post titled Get your expert reports in on time, or else!Choosing representation when you are injured
Being injured in an accident is stressful. Your focus should be on rest and recovery, but there are appointments to attend, forms to fill out, and calls coming in from your insurance company. You may consider hiring a lawyer to ease some of the burden. Before you do, there are some things to…
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