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Without a Litigation Representative, Brain-Damaged Plaintiff Forced to Represent Herself by Court that Alters Her Competency Designation
The NSRLP first heard from Judy on October 1 this year. She asked whether we could help her find a legal representative who could take on her case. So began our efforts to find support for this remarkable woman, and a story of so many shocking aspects that the (very welcome) CBC attention this week can only scratch the surface. This week’s blog will share, with Judy’s permission, more details, and consider what her case means for Access to Justice for PWDs (people with disabilities) in Canada.
Marijuana Is An Old Remedy That Gives New Relief
In the 20th Century, researchers started to narrow down the source of the benefits, extracting a chemical from marijuana called cannabidiol (CBD), which unlike THC will not make you high, but which has shown promise in reducing seizures.
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Judge supports Bent’s concerns over changed medical reports
A judge has dismissed a libel suit against London personal injury lawyer Maia Bent, who warned members of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) of concerns over a doctor’s medical reports, the Toronto Star and National Post report.
Diamond & Diamond says Ontario lawyers group is ‘defamatory’ and biased
Personal injury law firm Diamond & Diamond has lashed out at organizers of a recent webinar on legal ethics who referenced the firm in promotional materials.
Motorists’ oral drug testing trial to ‘help establish possible future operating procedures:’ Public Safety Canada
In a pilot project involving anonymous volunteers, several police departments across Canada will start using oral fluid screening devices to test drivers for drugs such as marijuana and cocaine, the federal government announced Wednesday.
Pedestrian injuries, fatalities in Calgary cost society $120 million each year, says city
Calgary’s transportation department recently adopted societal cost estimates from a 2010 report commissioned by the Capital Region Intersection Safety Partnership.
That study tallied the costs associated with emergency services and medical treatment, legal fees and funerals, travel delay, and productivity lost at work. It also measured the monetary cost of pain, suffering and lost quality of life.
Exercise Benefits Brain Injuries
A car accident, falling down and hitting your head, and several other “accidental” knocks to your head can cause a concussion. For years research has been touting the best way to recover after such an injury is to completely rest until you are symptom-free. A new study shows another way to potentially speed up the recovery process and minimize the side effects.