Silver lining for prospective pandemic-related claims against Ontario
As the pandemic continues, claims against the Ontario government are sure to become more numerous.
May 2020
Guide to long term disability
Long term disability payments are an essential safety net for the ordinary Ontarian who lives paycheque to paycheque. In the event someone is unable to work and earn, long term disability can provide an alternative to employment income.
The pandemic as an ideal breeding ground for class actions
In the past several weeks, there have been two interesting developments in class actions as they play out in the U.S. courts.
Bike safely this spring (2020)
Biking in the spring and summer means a rise in motorcycling accidents in Ontario. And while Ontario’s roads are becoming safer, motorcycle accident fatalities continue to hover around the 300 per year mark, according to the OPP.
Malta Citizenship by Investment Program Ready to Retake Role as Industry Trendsetter
Citizenship and residency by investment programs have exploded in popularity in recent years, but the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing government lockdowns have raised fears in some circles that governments may choose to terminate or restrict these popular programs.
Update: Antigua and Barbuda CIP – A New Path to Acquiring Citizenship
On May 11, 2020, Mrs. Charmaine Donavan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Citizenship by Investment Unit announced a new path to acquiring Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship under the Citizenship by investment Program, The University of West Indies Fund Option.
Federal government’s new bridge loan program and the badges of fraud
On May 11, federal government announced a COVID-19 loan program for larger businesses…
Laid off and ill: Is your employer liable?
Covid-19 has placed a fresh onus on employers to keep their employees safe. Especially for front line workers, employers must take decisive steps to protect their health and safety and prevent workplace injury.
Two recent developments in construction litigation
There have been two recent developments that will be of interest to potential litigants in the construction sector. One of these developments arose from the…
Compensation for mental anguish and pain and suffering exacerbated by the Covid-19 lockdown
Compensation for, say, a broken leg is easier to claim. There are witnesses who saw you fall, the X-ray that proves the fracture and a relatively clear understanding of what caused the fall.