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ALERT

We are hearing about more and more cases where the time limitations for filing have lapsed due to a failure by a plaintiff’s legal representative to meet deadlines. Claimants should stay informed of what is happening with their files and forms and ask the questions about filing dates and limitations. Please see some of the decisions and articles listed at the bottom of this page for details

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Bill would prevent injury victims from being hurt again

by Admin4

Re: In defence of lawyers’ contingency fees, March 14

The writer claims in his opinion piece that my bill, the Personal Injury and Accident Victims Protection Act, 2017, will harm injury victims by limiting excessive fees, contingency and otherwise. Nothing could be further from the truth.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2017/03/19/bill-would-prevent-injury-victims-from-being-hurt-again.html

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A Victory for Freedom of Speech and Injured Victims

by Admin4

A recent Ontario Court decision has upheld the fundamental right in Canada for freedom of speech.

Justice Sean Dunphy granted summary judgment and dismissed Doctor Howard Platnick’s defamation lawsuit that he had brought against personal injury lawyer Maia Bent. Equally important was his finding that Dr. Platnick had likely altered medical reports that ultimately resulted in an injured person being denied needed benefits.

http://bonnlaw.ca/2017/01/03/victory-freedom-speech-injured-victims/?utm_content=bufferd5188&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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How an ‘invented’ Supreme Court ruling has rocked the Canadian justice system

by Admin4

Eric Gottardi had been on his feet for about 10 minutes in front of the nine justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, talking about his client and trial delays, when Justice Michael Moldaver posed a question.

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/03/19/how-an-invented-supreme-court-ruling-has-rocked-the-canadian-justice-system.html

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Danger Signs: Five activities generally not covered by your LAWPRO policy

by Admin4

On occasion, lawyers have engaged in activities that have made them front-page news, subject to embarrassment and possibly lawsuits or discipline complaints. Not only can this kind of attention be bad for a lawyer’s reputation, it can also damage or even destroy client relationships.

http://avoidaclaim.com/2017/danger-signs-five-activities-generally-not-covered-by-your-lawpro-policy/

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Civility is about placing client’s interests first

by Admin4

Practising law with civility is the most effective way to represent clients, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Rikin Morzaria.

Maintaining composure and acting in a way that puts the client’s interests first is the most important way to combat insulting, condescending behaviour from opposing counsel, says Morzaria, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP.

http://www.advocatedaily.com/rikin-morzaria-civility-is-about-placing-clients-interests-first.html

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