LAW RESOURCES & NEWS

Am I Suing a Person or an Insurance Company

Am I Suing A Person or An Insurance Company?

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.

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Judge

Ontario launches Civil Case Management Pilot – One Judge Model

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.

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Car Insurance

Underinsured Benefits

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

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Employment Law Basics

Employment Law Basics

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

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Addiction as a Disability

Addiction as a Disability

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

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Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Disability benefits are available to Canadians through both private insurance plans and public government programs. The following is a list of some common forms of

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