by Michael Laplante | Aug 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Can I challenge the validity of a will?” In this economy, individuals are becoming even more reliant on the estates of their family members for financial support in retirement. It is devastating to lose a family member and this devastation can become worse if the...
by Michael Laplante | Aug 10, 2016 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
“Is there further recourse if I am terminated and my employment contract states that I am only entitled to receive termination notice according to the terms laid out by the Employment Standards Act?” The short answer is yes. Unless there is clear language in an...
by Michael Laplante | Jul 28, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
The hot and humid weather is here – summertime in Ontario is in full force! With family road trips and long drives to the cottage, it’s important to practice safe driving. Awareness and safety on the roads should be a top priority this summer season. Safe Driving...
by Michael Laplante | Jul 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Imagine this scenario. You’re buying a home. You’ve done your due diligence, had your home inspections, signed the paperwork and finally moved into your new home! After this whole process, you discover a big problem you could not have known about before living in the...
by Michael Laplante | Jun 28, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Employment/Wrongful Dismissal, Real Estate
A recent court of appeal decision has addressed the issue of an employer’s duty to accommodate a disabled employee and the seldom-invoked remedy of reinstatement of the employee to her employment under the Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.19 (the “Code”)....
by Michael Laplante | Jun 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
In just one short week, kids will be finishing up at school and readying themselves for a summer full of friends, relaxation and swimming. With so much to look forward to and the warm weather quickly approaching, it’s easy to overlook the risks involved with water...
by Michael Laplante | Jun 6, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
On June 1, the definition of catastrophic impairment changed. As part of Ontario’s plan to cut auto insurance rates, insurance payouts for catastrophic accidents were reduced by half. One of our personal injury lawyers, Lisa Belcourt, was recently interviewed by Up...
by Michael Laplante | May 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Quality Many personal injury claims require you to share personal information and emotional details, so it’s important to find a lawyer that you can trust. Asking your lawyer to share details of their approach, their previous experience with claims like yours and...
by Michael Laplante | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Spring has finally sprung! And as the snow begins to melt and the birds begin to chirp, it’s important to remember the one unpleasant side effect of spring – flooding in your home.
by Michael Laplante | Mar 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you are involved in a car accident and sustain injuries because of the accident, you should talk to a personal injury lawyer to understand your rights.