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If you are considering a civil lawsuit for sexual assault, you may feel uncertain about where to begin. Many survivors are unaware that civil law
Medical treatment always carries risk. Not every negative outcome is malpractice — but when a healthcare provider fails to meet accepted standards and causes harm,
After a serious injury, one of the first questions people ask is: How much is my case worth? It’s an understandable concern. Lost income, medical
Ontario winters create hazardous conditions. Snow and ice can accumulate quickly — but the injuries from a fall can last far longer. If you slipped
Few things are more frightening than losing income while you are medically unable to work. If your long-term disability (LTD) claim has been denied, you
Owning your own business can add an extra layer of complexity to your estate planning. One such detail is the question of whether you should
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
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
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
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.