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ArticleA Sexual Assault Lawsuit And Criminal Investigation: What's Next For Hockey Canada?In June 2018, Hockey Canada hosted the Hockey Canada Foundation Gala in London, Ontario. The event was held in honour of the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Champions.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleBullock And Sanderson Orders: Costs When A Plaintiff Wins Against One Defendant And Loses Against AnotherIn litigation involving one plaintiff and one defendant, the successful party at trial is typically able to recover a portion of their legal fees and disbursements from the unsuccessful party.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleChanges To The Rules Of Civil Procedure For 2021On January 1, 2021, significant changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure will take effect, making permanent many of the temporary measures which the Court put in place to accommodate the...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleHow Accident Benefits Interact With A Tort ClaimAfter a motor vehicle collision, an injured person may pursue two types of claims: a tort claim, also known as the lawsuit, and an accident benefits claim.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
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ArticleNelson (City) V Marchi, 2021 SCC 41: Cities Can Be Liable For Operational Decisions That Harm Private CitizensUnder Canadian tort law, governments can be held liable for damage caused by their negligence in the same way as private citizens.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
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ArticleInadequately Insured Able To Claim Damages Under Own Optional CoverageOntario Policy Change Forms (OPCF) 44R Family Protection Coverage is optional automobile insurance coverage which applies in collisions involving an "inadequately insured motorist."CanadaInsuranceMcLeish Orlando LLP
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ArticleDelayed Symptoms After An Accident: Why Pain And Brain Changes Weeks Later Still Matter LegallyDelayed symptoms after a collision are far more common than one might think. People may walk away from a collision, slip and fall, or another injury-causing incident with minimal immediate symptoms.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
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