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National Post – Travel Insurance for Pregnant Moms
Sivan Tumarkin spoke to The National Post about travel insurance, pre-existing conditions, and provided advice for pregnant women interested in travel.
Corus – Sivan speaks to Mother of ‘Million Dollar Baby’
Sivan Tumarkin joined Jennifer Huculak on Corus Radio to talk about options regarding her “Million dollar baby” predicament.
Global News – What to ask when getting travel insurance
Insurance Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin outlined the questions that all Canadians should be asking about when it comes to their travel insurance policy.
CBC News: How to navigate the risky world of travel insurance
Following the "Million Dollar Baby" case, Insurance Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin offers advice on how to navigate Travel Insurance claims.
MPs like Kings, queens in their little domains
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains how Parliament Hill and regular employers should react to cases of sexual harassment at workplace.
Can Sick Day Abuse trigger a Termination For Cause?
Can an employer terminate for cause an employee who uses sick days when they aren’t truly sick? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru has…
2 Liberal MPs suspended after Sexual Harassment Allegations
Lior Samfiru on how employers should handle harassment claims after the Liberal Party suspended 2 male Liberal MPs from its caucus.
Waivers of Liability: Have I signed my Legal Rights Away?
In order to determine if a waiver of liability is binding, the courts consider three questions. Read our article to find out…
Jian Ghomeshi: Did the CBC cross the line as an employer?
Lior Samfiru on the impact of the Jian Ghomeshi story on how employers respond to employees' conduct outside of the workplace.