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On behalf of the lawyers and staff at Ferguson Barristers, we want to thank everyone who worked with us to make 2016 a wonderful year. Have a safe and joyous holiday season with best wishes for the new year.

Fall in Ontario means it is time to ditch the summer sports and get ready for football and hockey season. While there’s always an element of risk in any sport, nothing is scarier than a young player losing consciousness after hitting his or her head on the ice, field...

Being a homeowner comes with a wide variety of responsibilities, including the upkeep and ongoing maintenance of your property. With the arrival of cooler weather, it’s especially important to begin clearing clutter, removing hazards and making repairs to the exterior...

Tonight, neighbourhoods will be transformed into magical, moonlit places for an evening of fun and fantasy. Witches, ghosts and goblins will be prowling the streets in search of some sweet treats and spook, while being greeted at doorsteps by grinning jack-o’-lanterns...

The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in a complex case involving a group lottery pool emphasizes the importance of keeping transaction and communication records in order to trace who contributed to which group purchases. A person may be entitled to winnings even if he/she has stopped participating in a group lottery pool, as long as he/she can provide evidence of contributing to the winning lottery ticket.

A recent Ontario court decision reinforces how important it is for a person injured in an accident to attempt to gather identifying information of any possible defendants or witnesses at the scene of the accident or as soon after as possible. If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident, even if it seems minor, there are steps you should take to protect yourself.

“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...

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...

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...

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...