ArticleThe Future Of Virtual ClaimsLexisNexis Risk Solutions has released a study on "The Future of Claims: Touchless Claims Study". CanadaInsuranceMiller Thomson
VideoCaregiver Benefit (Video)If you're a stay-at-home parent injured in an automobile collision on or after July 1, 2026, you'll have worries beyond your own injuries. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleStar Wars Truisms: Do Or Do Not, There Is No TryThe February 27, 2018 priority preliminary arbitration award of Ken Bialkowski in Aviva v. Intact involves an 18 year old, unemployed passenger in an Aviva insured auto injured on February 3, 2016.
Video3 Steps To Lower Your Cyber Liability Insurance Cost (Video)Cyber insurance is getting more expensive. In some cases, organizations are being denied coverage altogether.CanadaTechnologyBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleU.S. And Canadian Cross-Border Transactions: U.S. Governing Law And Unique Deal TermsCeiledh Hemmati and Kelly Hammel write in Deal Points: The Mergers and Acquisitions Newsletter on trends in U.S. and Canadian cross-border transactions, highlighting U.S. governing law and unique dealGlobalLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBennett Jones LLP
ArticleInsurers Beware: Duty To Defend Insured Can Arise Even Without Ongoing Duty To IndemnifyA discussion on a recent decision where it was held that an insurer must continue to defend its insured even after paying out the policy limits to the plaintiffs. CanadaInsuranceLerners LLP
ArticleMinor Injury Regulation ChangesChanges to the Minor Injury Regulation (AR 123.2004) ("MIR") are expected shortly, which clarify certain misinterpretations of the wording of the MIR to date.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationField Law
VideoCondovirus Episode 15 | Opening Toronto And Insurance Challenges In CondosThe 15th episode in the Condovirus series, exploring the challenges and impact of COVID-19 on condo law.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Gowling WLG
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ArticleUPDATE: CERB Extension And Changes To Employment InsuranceThe Federal government has announced a four- week extension to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Field Law
ArticleCanada Implements Temporary Employment Insurance Measures Responsive To Economic Impacts Of Trade WarThe federal government of Canada recently amended the Employment Insurance Act, implementing temporary measures to address the economic impacts of tariffs imposed by the United States.CanadaEmployment and HROgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
ArticleNew Requirements Re Insurance For LTD Plans Of Federally-Regulated Employers Coming Into Force In 2014In 2012, the federal government passed Bill C-38, the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, which among other things amends the Canada Labour Code to implement insurance requirements for long-term disability plans in the federally-regulated private sector.CanadaEmployment and HROsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
ArticleOntario Introduces Bill 27, The Working For Workers Act, 2021: Disconnecting From Work, Limits On Non-competes, Licensing Of Temporary Staffing Agencies, And MoreOn Monday, October 25, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2021. CanadaEmployment and HRMiller Thomson
ArticleQuebec Employers Can Now Challenge The CSST Statements Of Imputed CostsPursuant to the Act Respecting Industrial Accidents and Occupational Diseases, an employer may, within 30 days of notification of the decision, apply for review thereof.CanadaEmployment and HRStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleWSIB Rate Framework Policies FinalizedThe Rate Framework will fundamentally change the way the WSIB classifies Schedule 1 employers and sets their premium rates.CanadaEmployment and HRHicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
ArticleMunicipal Governments Will See An Increase In Class Action LitigationThe same issues that are making headlines on the news and social media, including climate change, COVID-19, homelessness, privacy, and racism, impact these services.CanadaEnvironmentBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleCSA's Review Of Chargebacks Soon To Take OffChargebacks are a form of compensation structure whereby a dealing representative is paid upfront commissions and/or fees when their client purchases securities.CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleGovernment Of Ontario Announces Launch Of Consultations To Cut Red Tape In Financial Services And Insurance RegulationOn December 1st, the Ontario Government announced it was launching consultations seeking public input to identify any "unclear, outdated, redundant or unnecessarily costly" financial services...CanadaFinance and BankingMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleProposed Amendments To The Credit Unions And Caisses Populaires Act, 1994 (Ontario)The review of the legislation, which is required to occur every 5 years, received both written and oral submissions from industry stakeholders.CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleDo I Have PTSD Following An Accident?PTSD is a psychological response to trauma that disrupts a person's ability to function normally. It can be triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event, such as an accident. CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesNelligan Law