Do you know what to do after slip and fall incidents? When you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident, whether it’s on a public sidewalk, in a store or on somebody else’s property, taking the right steps immediately can make all the difference in your path to recovery and compensation. In this guide, we walk
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If you are trying to resolve a legal issue, you may have the option to pursue both litigation and mediation. Because the litigation process is very different to the mediation process, it’s important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. In this article, we explore litigation vs mediation, reviewing the advantages of litigation as
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When we think about families, we imagine unity, love, and support. Yet, life unfolds, and disagreements arise. These disagreements sometimes lead to disputes that need legal intervention. Family disputes and litigation can be a complex area, especially with the emotional undertones attached to it. This article provides insights into family law litigation, its benefits, and
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Personal Injury Claims in Ontario: What You Need to Know After a lull in 2020 and 2021, personal injury claims in Ontario are rising again. If you or a family member have recently suffered an injury, you may wonder what your rights are and what options are available. Here’s what you need to know about
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Criminal Litigator vs Civil Litigator: What is the Difference? Understanding the legal system can be challenging, especially when defining between a criminal litigator vs a civil litigator. In this article we explain what these two types of lawyers are, how they differ, and why this distinction is significant. This will help you understand the difference
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Litigation is a formal process to resolve civil disputes between two parties. Adversarial in nature, litigation begins when two people or organizations disagree on a legal issue. The party who initiates the process is the plaintiff, while the person on the receiving end of the lawsuit is the defendant. Each party will provide the court
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A family court order in Ontario is a legal decision made by a judge about family matters, including divorce, child custody, and support issues. These orders can significantly influence your life and your family’s. If you feel that your family court order was made in error, understanding the appeal process is vital. This post provides
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There are several stages of litigation that parties must go through in order to resolve their dispute. This post breaks down these stages so you can get a better understanding before proceeding with a civil case. What is litigation? Litigation simply refers to the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system. It is
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If you’ve recently received a court decision and feel an error was made, you might have grounds for appeal in Ontario. This guide will help you understand the process behind filing an appeal in Ontario. What Is An Appeal? An appeal occurs when you request a higher court to review the original decision in a
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The litigation Bar in Ontario received a major shock when Justice Janet Wilson decided, in the January 2014 trial judgment in Moore v. Getahun, that communications between counsel and expert witnesses engaged in the preparation of an expert report ought not to occur. The prevailing understanding had been that communication with an expert witness was
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