Ontario Courts Introduce CaseLines Document Management System
As part of the technological upgrading of the court system in Ontario, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently announced that a two-week test of CaseLines, a cloud-based document sharing and storage platform, will be launched on Aug. 10, 2020 for certain civil motions and pre-trial conferences held in Toronto. CaseLines use will be expanded […]
COVID-19: Expanded Business Premises and Expanded Liability
Expanded Patios Many businesses in Ontario are struggling financially because of the effects of COVID-19 on the ability of people to shop, or go out for a meal or an evening of entertainment. In order to assist some of these businesses, many Ontario cities are permitting restaurants and bars to expand their patios onto sidewalks and […]
Video Conferencing in Examinations For Discovery: Ontario Court Embraces Use of Video Based Litigation
With the need to respect “social distancing”, civil litigation in Ontario has slowed noticeably. While lawyers learn how to utilize video conferencing technologies so that they can arrange meetings and participate in virtual mediations, other aspects of the litigation process have not leant themselves to virtual work arounds. One of these is the Examination for […]
Is there Personal Liability for Infecting Someone with Coronavirus?
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across Canada, new legal questions about this lethal illness are going to arise. For example, what happens if a person knows that they have COVID-19 and fails to take the necessary precautions, with the result that they spread the infection and infect others? Can they be sued by the people […]
Family Protection Coverage Insurance
Motor vehicle liability insurance is mandatory in Ontario and there are certain types of coverage which also are mandatory. All policies must have a minimum of $200,000 in third-party liability coverage, known as limits. Third-party liability limits protect your assets from claims by anyone who may sue you after a motor vehicle accident. You can […]
Unidentified Motorist Accidents
What happens if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and the at-fault driver fails to remain at the scene and cannot be identified and located? Fortunately, there is insurance coverage in Ontario for individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident with an unidentified motorist and vehicle. You can make an insurance claim even […]
Adverse Costs Insurance – A Recoverable Disbursement
A successful party to a lawsuit is generally entitled to recover “costs” from the unsuccessful party, including a contribution towards their legal fees and disbursements. As purchasing adverse cost insurance becomes a standard practice for Plaintiffs, the question arises as to whether a successful Plaintiff can recover the premium for the insurance from an unsuccessful […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween can be fun for the whole family, however Halloween fun should not overshadow good safety practices, especially when it comes to pedestrian safety. Here are a few tips to follow to ensure your family’s Halloween is both fun and safe. Costumes Giving a few minutes thought to your child’s costume can result in a […]
Time Limits to Dispute the Denial of Disability Claims
If you are prevented from attending work due to injury or illness, you may have access to short-term and long-term disability benefits through your employer or your own private insurance policy. Disability benefits replace your income while you are unable to work. In most cases, this coverage is divided into short-term disability coverage (which may […]
