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.
Impact of COVID-19: The need for better care of our elderly
The Covid-19 outbreak has had an immeasurably profound impact on families that have lost loved ones to the disease.
Silver lining for prospective pandemic-related claims against Ontario
As the pandemic continues, claims against the Ontario government are sure to become more numerous.
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…