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Posted July 27, 2022

Ottawa E-Scooter Plan For 2022 – Where are the Helmets?

They’re back! While many residents and visitors to Ottawa have enjoyed the fun and convenience of e‑scooters over the past two years, they caused inconvenience[...]

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Ted Masters

Posted May 30, 2022

Cycling Without a Helmet and Contributory Negligence

As the warm weather of summer approaches, the number of cyclists enjoying Ottawa’s shared path system is increasing day by day. I have noticed that[...]

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Ted Masters

Posted March 2, 2022

If You Are Injured in a Car Accident in the USA, Can You Sue in Ontario?

With cross border travel restrictions lifted for fully‑vaccinated Canadians, many are traveling in their cars to the United States to shop, for short stays, or[...]

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Ted Masters

Lack of a Positive COVID-19 Test and Long-Term Disability Benefits

CTV News recently did a story noting that the Omicron variant is causing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations while, at the same[...]

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Ted Masters

Posted December 23, 2021

Social Host Liability and COVID-19

This is the season when many of us would normally be attending holiday parties, dinners, and other social events with friends and family. Public health[...]

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Ted Masters

Posted December 22, 2021

Interpreting Releases

In a decision released on July 23, 2021 the Supreme Court of Canada replaced the rule in Blackmore with the standard contractual interpretation principles. Corner[...]

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Ted Masters

Posted December 14, 2021

Winter Cycling

Winter will soon arrive, but, despite the colder temperatures and snow-covered roads and bike paths, some cyclists will continue to enjoy the fresh air from[...]

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Posted December 2, 2021

A Snowball Effect: Municipal Snowplows Across Canada Not Immune from Liability Claims, SCC Rules

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)’s recent decision in Nelson (City) v Marchi has created waves across the country on the issue of municipal snow[...]

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Ted Masters

Posted September 27, 2021

Ontario Court of Appeal Gives Drunk Drivers a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card

Personal Injury lawyers and their clients are all too familiar with the carnage and suffering caused by impaired drivers. Canada has the worst rate of[...]