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Accessing severence from an employer in creditor protection.

Ed Canning Feb 20, 2017

QUESTION: I worked for a large local employer for 36 years. Two weeks ago I was told that my employment was over. I was given my outstanding wages and vacation pay and nothing more. The company is in creditor protection right now. Is there anything I can do to get a severance package?

I am applying to be the Estate Trustee with a Will - what are some common mistakes people make when applying for probate?

Jennifer Stebbing Feb 14, 2017

I am applying to be the Estate Trustee with a Will - what are some common mistakes people make when applying for probate?

What is Probate?

Feb 07, 2017

The Probate” process, which is now called an “Application for a Certificate of Appointment of the Estate Trustee with [or without] a Will”, is not a difficult process, however, the Court, specifically the Estates Registrar, is extremely unforgiving about mistakes in the application.

My husband was driving when he lost control of his truck and slammed into a tree, causing me serious injuries as a passenger. Can I sue my husband for my injuries?

Francesca Rollo Feb 06, 2017

Yes.

In Ontario, you are able to make a claim against an at-fault party for injuries suffered in a car accident, even if that at-fault party is a spouse or other family member.

Employers duty to accommodate employees.

Ed Canning Feb 06, 2017

Sadly, it is not unusual for employers to discriminate against disabled employees or fail to accommodate them in the workplace. Many employers simply do not understand the obligations imposed by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Even if they know they are violating the Code, most are clever enough not to be overt about the discrimination. But there are always exceptions.
 

Court Can Order Involuntary Mediations in Estate Disputes

Mark Abradjian Feb 02, 2017

Effective January 1, 2016, Rule 75.2 was added to the Rules of Civil Procedure and introduced a procedure for mediating estate disputes throughout the province of Ontario.

Discriminating Will

Mark Abradjian Feb 01, 2017

How far will courts go to police your clients' choices?

Corporations now required to keep real property register

Hassan Chaudhary Jan 31, 2017

Ontario corporations are now required to maintain a register of their ownership interests in land in Ontario, which shall document the date the property was acquired and, if applicable, when it was disposed.

I slipped and fell on a sidewalk covered with ice and snow and I fractured my wrist. What should I do?

Anandi Naipaul Jan 30, 2017

As the temperature drops, winter’s wet and icy conditions increase the number of slip and falls outside. Roads and sidewalks become layered with ice and slick snow making the simplest walk a hazard. If you find yourself injured due to a slip and fall accident, there are a number of steps you should take to protect your rights.

Honest, objective medical opinions needed for a strong case

Andrew Spurgeon Jan 27, 2017

Experts remain crucial to the court despite recent judicial comments pointing to potential bias, says Hamilton personal injury lawyer Andrew Spurgeon.