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A photo of a submarine sandwich on a wooden table. (Photo: Raphael Nogueira / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Jersey Mike’s opening 2 stores in Mississauga: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The submarine sandwich chain is coming to Meadowvale Town Centre and Heartland Town Centre later this year.

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A photo of a collision involving a black Honda Civic and two MTO vehicles on Highway 401 in Scarborough. (Photo: OPP_HSD / X/Twitter)
Car Accidents February 24th, 2025

3 hurt after Honda collides with MTO truck on Hwy. 401 in Scarborough

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Starbucks slashing 1,100 corporate roles to ‘reduce complexity’

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Brian Niccol told staff that the workforce reduction is part of the coffee chain's "Back to Starbucks" plan.

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Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Starbucks Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Starbucks? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Disability/Personal Injury February 21st, 2025

New York Life Insurance Company: 2025 Long-Term Disability Guide

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover how to apply for long-term disability benefits at NYLIC and what to do if your claim is denied in Canada.

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A photo of a fatal collision in Norwich Township on Feb. 19, 2025. (Photo: OPP / Handout)
Car Accidents February 20th, 2025

22-year-old dead after SUV, tractor-trailer collide south of Woodstock

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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A photo of a person carrying their belongings in a cardboard box. (Photo: Freepik / Google Images)
Employment Law February 20th, 2025

Rogers Communications cuts customer service jobs, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Our firm has been contacted by more than a dozen employees at the telecom giant who claim that they were let go.

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Employment Law February 20th, 2025

Rogers Communications Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Rogers Communications? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Disability/Personal Injury February 19th, 2025

Life insurance claims denied: Sivan Tumarkin with The Globe and Mail

By Sivan Tumarkin

Sivan Tumarkin, an Ontario disability lawyer joined The Globe and Mail to discuss denied life insurance claims and legal options.

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