Personal Injury
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March 18, 2026
SCC asked to review FCA ruling that Ottawa wrongly declared nat'l emergency during trucker blockades
Ottawa’s request to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada court rulings below which held that the federal government wrongly declared a national “public order” emergency in 2022 argues that there are three issues “of public importance” that warrant the top court’s determination.
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March 18, 2026
The mask of professionalism: Stress of maintaining the ‘good lawyer’ image
In the first part of this two-part series (see link below), I wrote that in addition to actual legal work, most lawyers are also expected to act, speak and dress in certain ways. This added layer of effort can feel like a performance. It requires constantly monitoring yourself to maintain the image of a “good lawyer,” and it is exhausting. Here, I turn to what can be done to reduce the stress associated with all this extra labour.
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March 17, 2026
SCC heard more cases in 2025 but still fewer than pre-pandemic; number expected to rise in 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada heard more appeals last year than in 2024 and delivered its reserved judgments more quickly, but its hearings and output in 2025 were not yet up to pre-pandemic levels, according to the top court, which states it “expects to hear even more cases in 2026.”
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March 16, 2026
2026 Ontario SABS changes: What injured workers need to know about benefit coverage
Many Ontarians rely on a personal injury lawyer for legal advice during recovery after an injury, when they need it most. However, the change to Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) means these conversations may increase in number and need to take place as soon as possible.
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March 12, 2026
Health Canada adds five fentanyl precursors to list of permanent controlled substances
Health Canada’s addition next month of five chemicals to the list of permanent controlled substances that are precursors to the manufacture of fentanyl prompted a question to Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, asking why Canada, unlike the U.K. and the U.S., does not also list under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) the animal tranquillizers that frequently contaminate fentanyl.
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March 12, 2026
Lerners welcomes new partner Pam Hrick
Pam Hrick has joined Lerners LLP as a partner in the firm’s Toronto office, working with its dispute resolution and advocacy group, as well as its personal injury (sexual assault and abuse) group.
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March 11, 2026
Ontario court certifies class action against Johnson & Johnson over baby powder cancer risk
The Ontario Superior Court has certified a nationwide class action concerning allegations that Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder increased the risk of ovarian cancer and was marketed without adequate warnings.
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March 11, 2026
The billable hour is running out of time
Early in my career, I noticed a pattern I could not ignore. I would build rapport with clients, earn their trust and then watch everything fall apart the moment the invoice was sent. They were not upset with me personally, even though sometimes it felt that way. They were blindsided by a system that charged them in a way they found unfair. Even worse, I would get penalized if I found strategies to be fast and efficient to make it more fair.
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March 10, 2026
B.C. Court of Appeal reinstates Health Professions Act confidentiality provisions
The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling that struck down as unconstitutional provisions of the Health Professions Act (HPA) that bar the use of certain information shared by physicians with their regulator as evidence in civil cases.
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March 10, 2026
Redirecting the political power of the Insurance Bureau of Canada
When an insurance company agrees to cover damages caused by a careless driver, it is natural for them to limit the driver’s accountability and reduce their overall exposure.