Christie pits, pesticides, and the public interest
I find it astounding that striking garbage workers are going to such lengths to block municipal attempts to comply with the orders of the medical officer of health to control pests at temporary garbage dumps.
Continue reading the post titled Christie pits, pesticides, and the public interestSunrise Propane good for lawyers
As landlords are not generally liable for their tenants' torts, it will be very surprising if the Sunrise class action is certified against them.
Continue reading the post titled Sunrise Propane good for lawyersReg. 419/05: is it better to be "conservative" or accurate?
As Reg. 419/05 is being rolled out, the MOE insists on being much more "conservative", not "accurate", in evaluating emissions. The result: many facilities are suddenly deemed to be breaking the law.
Continue reading the post titled Reg. 419/05: is it better to be "conservative" or accurate?Climate change victims can sue coal-fired plants
Those who burn coal create emissions known to have adverse effects (climate change) on others. These are the very sorts of harm that tort law is designed to control.
Continue reading the post titled Climate change victims can sue coal-fired plantsAboriginal consultation and renewable energy approvals
In order to implement the Green Energy Act, Ontario has recently adopted O. Reg. 359/09, to set up a new regime for accelerated approvals of renewable energy projectsΒ (wind, solar, anaerobic digestion and biomass combustion). One key element of the newΒ regime is a six month βservice guaranteeβ. This means that the Approvals Branch has...
Continue reading the post titled Aboriginal consultation and renewable energy approvalsWhat's changed in 20 years?
My guess is that weβre still running pretty hard to have results that look like standing still.
Continue reading the post titled What's changed in 20 years?Employees With Scent Sensitivities: A Case Study
Many employees have sensitivities to fragrances found in the workplace.Β This canΒ lead to headaches, nausea and other symptoms that can hinder an employeeβs ability to remain on the job.Β In this case study, Mary Lou Brady looks at a case involving scent sensitivity and gives tips to employers on preparing your workplace and working with the...
Continue reading the post titled Employees With Scent Sensitivities: A Case StudyRecovering Compensation for Attendant Care After a Motor Vehicle Collision
Individuals who are injured in a motor vehicle accident may have the right to receive funding for attendant care services required as a result of their injuries.Β Attendant care services include assistance provided for things such as personal care (grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene), basic supervision and even meal preparation.Β Individuals who are injured in...
Continue reading the post titled Recovering Compensation for Attendant Care After a Motor Vehicle CollisionDividend Income: Should It Be Grossed Up When Calculating Child Support?
Siskinds Partner Marie Tukara recently argued a motion on how dividend income should be included when calculating income for child support purposes. In this article she outlines the decision and looks at other recent cases on this matter. In Rawluk-Harness v Harness, 2014 ONSC 2531, which I argued before Justice Mitrow, Justice Mitrow made an...
Continue reading the post titled Dividend Income: Should It Be Grossed Up When Calculating Child Support?What should you do if youβve been injured outside of Ontario? An update on Club Resorts Ltd v Van Breda
Introduction A motor vehicle accident is a stressful event, but if you are involved in one outside of your home province it can be even more confusing. If legal action is necessary to get the compensation you deserve, it isnβt always immediately clear if you should sue in Ontario or in the place you were...
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