by Jolene Brandon | Apr 21, 2021 | Personal Injury
If you have suffered an injury or been permanently disabled due a car accident, a slip, trip or fall, or another civil wrongs, you may be considering legal recourse to receive compensation for your injuries. One of the most important decisions you can make in this...
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 31, 2021 | Resources
For the final blog in our Let’s Talk About Litigation series we will be talking about judgments and the right to appeal. Once a judge has reached a determination of the issues following a trial, they will render a judgment. A judgment is a final determination of...
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 24, 2021 | Resources
This week we will be focusing on the trial of a lawsuit We’ve made it to the trial, sounds exciting right? Trials can be exiting and are among the first thing many people picture when they think about a civil action; the reality is that only about 5% to 10% of...
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 17, 2021 | Resources
This week we will be discussing the Pre-Trial Conference An important step in a civil action is the Pre-Trial Conference (“Pre-Trial”). A Pre-Trial is an opportunity for the parties to meet face to face and have a candid discussion about issues ahead of trial with the...
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 10, 2021 | Resources
This week we will be discussing motions, and specifically focusing on motions for summary judgement. During the pleadings and discovery phase of a civil action, there are many reasons why disagreements and stalemates arise between the parties. In many cases in order...
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 5, 2021 | Resources
This week we will be discussing the Discovery phase of a civil action, focusing on the disclosure of documents, privileged documents, and examinations for discovery. Once parties exchange pleadings, the Discovery phase begins. Discovery is a period of time in a civil...
by Jolene Brandon | Feb 24, 2021 | Civil Litigation
Timelines and deadlines are extremely important when starting a civil action. Depending on the issue, there are limitation dates (deadlines) that must be adhered to.
by Jolene Brandon | Feb 17, 2021 | Civil Litigation
A Step-By-Step Overview to Litigation in Ontario We often picture legal disputes involving lawyers standing in a courtroom making arguments during a trial, however, there are many, many, steps which occur before heading to court. On that note, very few cases actually...
by Jolene Brandon | Jan 13, 2021 | Slip & Fall
Winter has arrived, and with it comes the unavoidable slippery sidewalks and walkways. Under the Occupiers Liability Act those you occupy a property (either as an owner or by lease) have a recognized duty owed to people who visit the property, and even those who...
by Jolene Brandon | Dec 30, 2020 | Wills & Power of Attorney
When preparing your will it is important to consider what assets you own and what you have the ability to leave to your heirs. While not the first thing to come to mind when considering your assets, if you own a copyright over something, these rights can be left to...