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Last Thursday, Minister Charles Sousa presented the 2013 Ontario Budget at Queen’s Park.  Whether or not this Budget, and the current government, survives will be determined in the next few weeks.  In the meantime, we outline a few of the proposed auto insurance...

What happens if you want more coverage than the standard automobile policy offers?  Are you aware of the fact that there are Optional Benefits out there to be purchased?  For many Ontarians, this question is more important than ever given that benefits that used to be...

Ferguson Barristers is proud to announce that we have been officially shortlisted by Canadian Lawyer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Boutiques. Voting for the Top 10 is currently taking place with the editors of the magazine publishing the results in the...

Do you need some general information about whether or not you can get a cost award in Small Claims Court?   Or, have you been in a car accident and have questions about the process that will unfold as you apply to get no-fault benefits?  Or, are you a new lawyer,...

Mother Nature is playing havoc with the snow in Simcoe county! Today, we woke up to significant rain/freezing rain instead of snow and the forecast is calling for even warmer temperatures tomorrow. While some may welcome this break from colder temperatures, the...

Are you attending the sold out Articling & Beyond 2012 Fair this Friday?  If you are, Ferguson Barristers will see you there. Articling and Beyond 2012 As outlined on the Law Society of Upper Canada’s website, this afternoon is designed for law students and new...

The news was great for Nancy French - her claim with WSIB had finally been accepted and  her late husband’s funeral costs will be covered and she will begin receiving a monthly pension. As reported in the Midland Free Press last week, members of Ontario’s Injury...

Unless you have been injured in a car accident in Ontario, you may not be aware of the various restrictions on your right to sue the at-fault driver for general damages. Many motorists assume they will be entitled to receive an amount of money that represents the...

Ferguson Barristers is pleased to advise that two of its lawyers will be participating in the upcoming Ontario Bar Association (OBA) program about starting your own law practice. “Starting Your Own Law Practice” As part of its Professional Development course offerings...

As an active community member, Ferguson Barristers and its lawyers are involved in a number of important and worthwhile causes across Ontario. Today, we focus on Rachel Leck’s work with Huronia Transition Homes. What is HTH? HTH or Huronia Transition Homes is a...