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Choosing the right law firm: Q&A with Toronto’s top lawyers
Why do you choose to practice in personal injury law? When I graduated from Queen’s Law, I knew I wanted to be a civil litigator advocating for clients in the...
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Making Smart Choices For Back to School
6/09/18September has arrived and we all know that means its time for our kids to head back to school. At this time of year, there is a lot more traffic on the road and we see the resurgence of children...
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Ontario Passes Concussion Safety Legislation
6/07/18Ontario has become a national leader in concussion management by recently passing concussion safety legislation to protect amateur athletes and educate coaches regarding the dangers of head injuries. The bill is named Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 in memory of...
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Personal Injury Claims and Minors
25/06/18We can all agree that children are our most precious possessions. Parents and guardians do everything in their power to keep their children safe and protected. However, there are occasions when our children will suffer an injury. On those occasions...
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Legal Liability for Summer Camp Injuries
31/05/18As summer approaches, parents around Ontario are making plans for the summer, and for many families, this includes sending children to daytime or overnight camps. For most kids, summer camp is a great time, full of new friends and fun...
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Case Commentary – Legal Responsibility for Injuries at School
23/03/18Last week, we discussed the general principles that govern liability for injuries at school. This case shows how the standard of care is applied to teachers and school boards that are responsible for looking after children during school activities. Peters...
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Who is Responsible for an Injury at School?
16/03/18In an earlier post, we discussed how permission slips for off-campus school activities can impact liability in the event of an accident. This post looks at the standard of care for teachers and other staff when a child suffers an...
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What are the Legal Implications of Cyberbullying?
19/01/18In additional to potential criminal charges for harassment, threats, identity fraud or mischief in relation to data, cyberbullies may also be sued in civil court for the injuries they cause to their victims. On February 7, 2018, Jasmine Daya, will...
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Jasmine Daya on Cyberbullying for CBC News
21/09/17Recently, Jasmine Daya & Co. partner Jasmine Daya offered her insight on the legal implications of cyberbullying to CBC Toronto News (segment begins at 28:35). Toronto teens using website to share gossip, promote parties The CBC news story arose following...
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Who is Responsible for Sports Injuries to Children?
14/09/17With kids heading back to school this month, many are also starting a new season of recreational sports. Unfortunately, these activities often bring a risk of serious injury; two thirds of recorded injuries to adolescent Canadians are associated with sports....
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How School Permission Forms Impact Liability
14/08/17If your children are old enough to attend school, you have received requests to sign permission forms that authorize participation in special programs or off-site events like field trips. These activities offer great opportunities to enrich a child's education, but...
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