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Disability/Personal Injury December 19th, 2025

RCMP Officer Secures $55K in Amputee Coverage After Canada Life Denials

By Sivan Tumarkin

Sivan Tumarkin discussed the reversal with CBC News' Jackie McKay and explained why disability claim denials aren't set in stone.

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Employment Law September 25th, 2025

Starbucks Slashing 900 Jobs, Closing Underperforming Stores in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the restructuring at the coffee giant and key resources affected non-unionized workers.

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Disability/Personal Injury September 21st, 2025

Sun Life Faces $500K Lawsuit from Toronto Alzheimer’s Patient Denied Disability Benefits

By Sivan Tumarkin

A Toronto woman with Alzheimer’s is suing Sun Life for $500K after being denied long-term disability benefits. Discover your rights.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2025

Consequences for Employee Commentary After Charlie Kirk Death: Employment Lawyer on 880 CHED

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joined 880 CHED to discuss employee rights regarding online conduct amidst news of Charlie Kirk's passing.

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Edmonton cyclist Rylan Kafara hit with $6,000 insurance bill after collision — legal insight from lawyer Sivan Tumarkin
Disability/Personal Injury September 2nd, 2025

Cyclist Rylan Kafara’s $6,000 Insurance Bill Sparks Legal Debate

By Sivan Tumarkin

After a crash with an SUV, cyclist Rylan Kafara received a $6,000 threat from Wawanesa Insurance. Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin talks to overreach.

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Employment Law August 20th, 2025

Limited Options for Employees Forced to Return to the Office: Jon Pinkus with the Financial Post

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke with the Canadian Press regarding employers' recent push to return staff to the office.

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Employment Law August 12th, 2025

Justice for Sexually Harassed Toronto Worker: Employment Lawyer on HR Reporter

By Karen Tereposky

Senior Associate Karen Tereposky examines a recent workplace harassment ruling with Canadian HR Reporter's Jeffrey Smith.

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Employment Law July 29th, 2025

Lior Samfiru Talks With The Canadian Press on What You Can Do if You’ve Lost Your Job

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with the Canadian Press on terminations and severance entitlements.

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Employment Law July 29th, 2025

Employees Push Back on Returning to the Office: Employment Lawyer Mackenzie Irwin with CBC

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin spoke with CBC to discuss options available to employees who wish to continue their hybrid or remote work…

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