Personal Injury
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April 15, 2024
Unleashing legal instincts: Secret power controlling courtroom victories | Maria Mahmoudian
In the world of law, where every move can make or break a case, it might seem odd to rely on something as fuzzy as instinct. But believe it or not, that gut feeling plays a big role in how lawyers do their jobs.
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April 15, 2024
Top court confirms judicial review is not precluded by a limited right of appeal
On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada released its much-anticipated decision in Yatar v. TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, 2024 SCC 8.
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April 11, 2024
How personal injury practices have changed over the past 30 years
Over the past three decades, the legal landscape of personal injury law in Ontario has undergone significant transformations, shaping how victims are compensated and setting precedents that influence future cases. Yet, as the legal framework evolves, challenges emerge, such as legislative changes that impose stricter limitations on claims and the rising thresholds for compensation, reflecting a dynamic interplay between law and judicial decisions, specifically in Ontario.
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April 11, 2024
B.C. introduces legislation on legal profession reform; law society, bar association opposed
The B.C. government has unveiled long-promised legislation to bring lawyers, paralegals and notaries under the umbrella of one regulator. But the provincial law society and bar association have both come out swinging against the proposals, saying they would erode the independence of the legal profession.
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April 11, 2024
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION — Benefits — Employment injury
Appeal by appellant from a decision of the Appeals Tribunal which affirmed a decision from the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission(Commission) dismissing his claim for workers' compensation benefits. The appellant sought workers' compensation benefits from the Commission for an eye injury.
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April 11, 2024
Eclipse of tradition: AI’s ascendancy in the legal era | Maria Mahmoudian
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the field of law has revolutionized legal practice, reshaping how legal professionals approach research, document analysis and decision-making. From enhancing efficiency to improving accuracy, AI technologies have brought about significant changes that have both benefited and challenged legal practitioners worldwide.
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April 10, 2024
TYPES OF DAMAGES — Categories of — Loss of enjoyment of life — For personal injuries — Cost of future care
Claim by Plaintiff for damages. Plaintiff was injured when his car was rear-ended. Defendant admitted liability for the accident. As a result of injuries from the accident, the Plaintiff continued to have constant tightness in his neck and mid and low back and intermittent pain in those areas.
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April 09, 2024
Federal Court approves estimated $817M settlement in veterans’ disability benefits class action
The Federal Court has approved a settlement agreement of up to $817 million regarding a class action concerning the underpayment of certain disability benefits administered by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
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April 05, 2024
Federal Court dismisses vaccine-policy-related class action against Canada Post
The Federal Court has dismissed a class action against Canada Post and Canada on behalf of employees who resigned or retired under duress because of a mandatory vaccination policy.
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April 05, 2024
Jewish community challenges Ottawa’s ‘grotesque’ decision to resume funding UNRWA’s aid in Gaza
Jewish Canadians have asked the Federal Court to quash Ottawa’s decision last month to reinstate funding to UNRWA, the largest humanitarian relief agency in the Gaza Strip, alleging that the federal government’s “unreasonable” decision “flies in the face of Canada’s own anti-terrorism provisions” and “Canadian values” in light of UNRWA’s track record of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel activities and evidence that some UNRWA workers took part in the Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel last October.