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National Observer
COVID September 24th, 2020

Businesses close in second COVID wave: National Observer Interview

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer discusses the recent business restrictions and shutdowns in BC with the National Observer.

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COVID September 22nd, 2020

B.C. Employee Rights During Second Wave of COVID-19: Zee TV

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Zee Tv to discuss the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 and what it will mean…

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COVID September 18th, 2020

COVID-19: What should business owners know?

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Canaccord's Greg Goernet to discuss tips for employers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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COVID September 17th, 2020

Manulife releases COVID-19 Travel Insurance

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins CTV News to discuss the released of Manulife's COVID-19 travel insurance.

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mountain equipment co-op, layoffs, severance
Employment Law September 15th, 2020

Mountain Equipment Co-op laying off 200 employees over COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

MEC says that due to ongoing pandemic, they will "transition some staff from temporary layoffs to permanent layoffs."…

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COVID September 11th, 2020

TD Class Action Lawsuit: Will more Canadians sign on?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins the John Oakley show to discuss the ongoing TD class-action lawsuit.

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COVID September 10th, 2020

Lawsuit against TD Insurance over refusal to refund during COVID-19

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin speaks with Huffington Post regarding the TD Travel Insurance class-action lawsuit.

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COVID September 10th, 2020

TD facing travel insurance class-action lawsuit

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joined Global News' Sean O'Shea to discuss the TD Insurance Class-Action Lawsuit.

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Independent Medical Assessment
Disability/Personal Injury September 10th, 2020

Independent Medical Assessment: Tips From a Lawyer

By Tamar Agopian

Here are some tips on handling an Independent Medical Assessment requested by your long term disability insurance provider.

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