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In personal injury law, the right lawyer is key

In a recent segment on Classical FM 96.3 radio, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish explains why choosing the right lawyer with the proper credentials and experience is vital to a successful personal injury case.

http://advocatedaily.com/2014/10/in-personal-injury-law-the-right-lawyer-is-key/

Second GTA physician no longer allowed to treat women

Another GTA doctor has been restricted to treating only males over allegations of sexual misconduct with female patients.

http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2014/11/04/second_gta_physician_no_longer_allowed_to_treat_women.html

Sanctioned MD Sastri Maharajh, allowed to treat only men, switches to new clinic

A Mississauga family doctor whose case raised questions about gender-based practice restrictions and helped launch a review of health legislation has moved to a new clinic, the Star has learned.

http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/11/06/sanctioned_md_sastri_maharajh_allowed_to_treat_only_men_switches_to_new_clinic.html

IBC works with insurers and Toronto Police Services on fraud case

TORONTO – Reacting to charges laid by Toronto Police Services in their investigation Rick Dubin, Vice-President, Investigative Services, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) said “This case is a shocking and sobering example that if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Make sure you do your homework to ensure your protection on the roads.”

http://www.ilstv.com/insurance-bureau-canada-works-insurers-toronto-police-services-fraud-case/

Tougher action urged to probe doctors guilty of sex abuse

The College of Physicians and Surgeons and police should take on a stronger role to launch criminal investigations into doctors found guilty of sexual abuse by their regulatory body, critics say.

http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/11/05/tougher_action_urged_to_probe_doctors_guilty_of_sex_abuse.html#

Combined ratio down 9.6 points, net income more than quadruples for Intact Financial

Toronto-based Intact also said Wednesday that company officials are “encouraged” by an Ontario government omnibus bill currently before legislative committee but they believe additional measures will be necessary to achieve the Ontario government’s goal to have private passenger auto premiums 15% lower next August than they were in August, 2013.

http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/news/combined-ratio-down-9-6-points-net-income-more-than-quadruples-for-intact-financial/1003335304/

Public hearings slated for Ontario legislation

  Written submissions are due Nov. 5. Bill 15 — officially known as ‘An Act to amend various statutes in the interest of reducing insurance fraud, enhancing tow and storage service and providing for other matters regarding vehicles and highways,’ was the subject of four days of vigorous debate at Queen’s Park as Ontario MPPs resumed meeting last month.If the bill proceeds, the committee would meet on Nov. 17 for clause-by-clause consideration. Bill 15 combines two pieces of legislation left over when the provincial election was called last spring.

Toronto man charged after police say fake auto insurance sold, over $1 million in claims paid

TORONTO – A 73-year-old Toronto man is facing multiple charges after police say fake auto insurance cards were sold, resulting in insurance claim payouts worth more than $1 million.

http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/news/toronto-man-charged-after-police-say-fake-auto-insurance-sold-over-1-million-in-claims-paid/1003332938/

Liberal government accused of ignoring sexual harassment

Controversies swirling about a former Crown attorney and doctors suggest Ontario turns a blind eye to sexual harassment, critics charge

Second GTA physician no longer allowed to treat women

Dr. Sharif Tadros is one of 21 doctors currently allowed to work in Ontario with gender-based restriction on their practice.

http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2014/11/04/second_gta_physician_no_longer_allowed_to_treat_women.html