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Inside the First Civil Jury Trial in Ontario Since COVID-19
Recently, the first civil jury trial in Ontario took place in a courtroom in downtown Toronto. As lead counsel for the plaintiffs, I wanted to provide some insight into this ultimate step in our legal system. The first case to come before
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Singer Katz LLP Successfully Responds to Appeal After Last Year’s Hard Fought Victory at Trial
It was a tough liability case against the City of Toronto and the City took a very aggressive position throughout the entire trial and appeal. In the end, however, it was another lesson in how to stand up for what is right. “What I
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: A debilitating disorder caused by seasonal change
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs as a result of seasonal change. It affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians every year. Symptoms of SAD include sadness, fatigue, inability to concentrate, lack of motivation and, in some cases,
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Denied long-term disability insurance claims over Covid-19 will require lawyers to go to bat for clients who cannot return to work
The emotional toll that Covid-19 has taken will most likely lead to many new long-term disability claims. Covid-19 has created an unparalleled amount of stress for people at home and at work. Many people have been temporarily laid off or have been
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For us, it’s personal: What’s behind this important Singer Katz message
For us, it’s personal. These words are prominent on the Singer Katz website and the message of a new ad campaign. We sat down with Jason Katz and Jason Singer and asked what that tagline means to them beyond a clever take
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Reverse Onus
Ontario Law Incentivizes Drivers to Pay More Attention to Cyclists and Pedestrians Did you know there are approximately 1.2 million adults in Ontario who ride a bicycle daily during our warmer seasons and 2.8 million who ride at least once a week?
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Question and answers: CPP disability benefits
What is the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit? This is a monthly benefit for individuals who have contributed enough to the CPP to date, and are permanently unable to work due to a disability. How much does the CPP
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Case Review: Girao v. Cunningham
The Court of Appeal recently released the decision of Girao v. Cunningham, 2020 ONCA 260 (CanLII). It granted a new trial for a self-represented plaintiff regarding injuries she suffered in a motor vehicle accident in 2002, 18 years ago. At trial, a
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Advocating for clients during COVID-19
Future history books will, without doubt, show this was one of the most trying times in every aspect of our lives. We are being tested on our ability to listen and stay home; to innovate our businesses and bring new ways to
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Singer Katz comments on call for public inquiry into outbreaks at long-term care homes
Our elderly population in care homes have been neglected for many years. They are the most vulnerable and susceptible to illness and death because of their age, health, and close living quarters. Not enough has been done to properly look after them.
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