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How to Calculate Severance Pay
There are a lot of myths about how to calculate severance pay in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Find out how to…
10-week Suspension Enough for Lawyer Who slept with a Client?
A Toronto lawyer was suspended for two and a half months for having sex with a client and failing to inform his…
Ballim v Bausch & Lomb
Read the article to learn about a significant decision in the Ballim v Bausch & Lomb court case, handled by Samfiru Tumarkin…
Global News – Garage found partly liable after crash with stolen car causes brain injury
An auto-body garage owner was deemed to be liable after a teen suffered a permanent brain injury after crashing a car that…
Social Media and the Workplace
Today's workplace should have a clearly defined social media policy that clearly outlines the expectations for employees and the employer.
Waterloo Record – Garage Found Partly Liable for Brain Injury Might Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada
The owner of a garage that was found 37 per cent liable for a brain injury a 15-year-old suffered when a car…
570 News – Garage Owner Liable After Drunk Teens Crash Car, Sustain Injuries
An auto-body garage is partly liable for a “catastrophic brain injury” a 15-year-old suffered when a car he helped steal from the…
Garage partly liable for brain injury suffered by car thief
A garage is partly liable for a “catastrophic brain injury” a 15-year-old suffered when a car he helped steal from the business…
Exploring Contract Disputes
Contract disputes can arise from many different elements of a contract. Read the article to learn about steps that can be taken…