Proposed Changes To The Rules For Simplified Procedure
March 2, 2018
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
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Understanding Legal Marketing Mumbo-Jumbo
March 1, 2018
Are you the “best personal injury lawyers in Burlington“? Are you “award-winning“? Are you the “top lawyers in Halton“? Of course, we’re not – nobody
What Does It Mean To Be “Disabled” to Be Entitled to LTD Benefits?
February 23, 2018
There are two ways you might be covered for private or group disability insurance: either you purchased the policy personally or, more commonly, you are
ODSP Changes – Caps On General Damages Removed!
February 2, 2018
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
I’m an Executor – Now What Do I Do?
October 31, 2017
After the funeral, you may find yourself wondering where to start. You will want to get your hands on as much information as possible regarding
Readers’ Choice Nominations 2017
September 17, 2017
Martin & Hillyer Associates is honoured to have been nominated in 3 categories in the Hamilton Spectator’s 2017/18 Readers’ Choice Awards! If you appreciate the
CREEPING IS REAL
June 27, 2017
“Creeping” or “Internet Creeping” refers to “stalking” someone on social media, which typically means checking them out or following what’s going on in their life
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs – Pre-Budget Hearings 2017
June 19, 2017
On January 19, OTLA President Adam Wagman, President-Elect Claire Wilkinson, and Director of Public Affairs John Karapita spoke at the Standing Committee on Finance and
When Is Personal Auto Insurance Too Personal?
May 15, 2017
The Personal Insurance Company was recently rebuked by the federal Privacy Commissioner for accessing a claimant’s credit history without a valid reason. The Personal claimed
How Does The Non-Resident Speculation Tax Affect Me?
May 2, 2017
In an effort to curb skyrocketing real estate prices in the GTHA, the Ontario Government has proposed a new Non-Resident Speculation Tax (“NRST”) that would
