ODSP Changes – Caps On General Damages Removed!
February 4, 2025
People receiving benefits through the Ontario Disability Support Program have strict parameters around the amount of money they are allowed to keep in their bank
LAW RESOURCES & NEWS
Proposed Changes To The Rules For Simplified Procedure
February 4, 2025
Access to Justice There is a movement underway that originated with the judiciary in Toronto to amend the Rules of Civil Procedure to expand the
Ontario’s Pretrial Conference Rules Are Changing
February 4, 2025
Lawsuits can settle at any time. But if a settlement doesn’t appear to be forthcoming, all cases in the Ontario Superior Court will eventually be
COVID-19 Impact On Limitation Period: What You Need To Know
February 4, 2025
The COVID-19 situation has therefore created a pause in Ontario’s normal limitation period protocol, but since online filings of statements of claims have continued throughout the pandemic, if you wish to avoid further delay in your litigation, you can ask your lawyer to have your statement of claim filed electronically with the court.
Underinsured Benefits
February 4, 2025
WHAT IS THE OPCF 44R, AND WHY DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT? When you purchase an automobile insurance policy, you are protecting yourself
Am I Suing A Person or An Insurance Company?
February 4, 2025
If you are injured in a car crash and feel that you should be entitled to compensation for your pain, income losses, or other expenses, rest assured that in most circumstances, it will be an insurance company that is paying for your claim – not the individual person who actually caused the car crash.
Perpetrators Found Not Guilty In Court May Still Be Sued
February 4, 2025
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse or sexual assault, you can pursue both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. In order for the
Ontario launches Civil Case Management Pilot – One Judge Model
February 4, 2025
Litigation cases are taking too long to move through the system. Ontario had to find a way to relieve some of the backlog that has been piling up and straining judicial resources. In 2018, I had the pleasure of participating in a case management pilot planning group chaired by Chief Justice Strathy, that also included members of the judiciary, the Ministry of the Attorney General, the Ontario Bar Association, the Advocates Society, the Law Society, and others, with the goal of examining support to explore utilizing a one judge model here in Ontario.
Employment Law Basics
April 9, 2024
Employment law in Canada is a complex and evolving legal framework that governs the relationship between employers and employees. Each province and territory has its
Addiction as a Disability
March 11, 2024
Disclaimer: The stigma surrounding addiction as a disability is multifaceted and deeply entrenched in society. Even the terms addiction, addict, and drug abuse can be
