Know your rights when you are buying insurance
In insurance, the fine print speaks the loudest. Pay attention to the fine print when you are purchasing an insurance policy and you can save yourself from surprises when it comes time to make a claim.
How social media can affect your personal injury claim
Social media has become virtually a second life for most people today. People’s joys, tragedies, accomplishments, failures and opinions that get posted online, all make up for a digital footprint that we cannot erase nor control fully.
Have emptier roads meant fewer car accidents in Toronto?
With many Ontarians on a few months-long hiatus due to the of Covid-19 imposed lockdowns, the roads have been much emptier than many of us could have ever imagined.
The new Rule 76 and strategy in personal injury cases
The beginning of 2020 saw several changes to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure that are of particular import to personal injury cases.
Ask an Expert: Legal advice on what businesses can do to survive the crisis
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Courts requiring hearings to proceed by video conference
Before the COVID-19 pandemic and societal shutdown, it was quite rare for a court to hear a matter by video conference, and even rarer for a judge to order that a matter be heard that way. This is in spite of the fact that the Rules of Civil Procedure have explicitly permitted proceedings to be […]
How we help clients manage legal costs (it’s not just “no win, no fee”)
At Pace Law, we are strong believers that a person’s financial means should never limit or preclude them from accessing justice.
Daycare centre opening presents a potential litigation problem for owners
The Ontario government has permitted daycare centres to reopen as of June 12, but requires strict adherence to safety rules in order to manage the risk of transmitting COVID-19. Among other things, the rules require that daycare groups be limited to 10 people or fewer, which must include both children and staff. This is far […]
What does Ontario’s simplified Rule 76 mean for claimants?
On January 1, 2020 Ontario introduced amendments to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure to address concerns that the rule was not meeting its intended objectives of simplifying and expediting the legal process.
Should you ask your employees to sign Covid-19 waivers?
As Ontario moves from strict social distancing measures to the more ‘normal’ Phase 2 (and Phase 3) economy, businesses are faced with concerns about their employees and staff contracting the coronavirus.