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Social media is one of the most popular forms of communication in North America and more than 74% of Internet users have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or one of the other trending websites. Social media is an amazing tool to stay in touch with friends and...

The fall hunting season is upon us.  The use of recreational vehicles, such as ATVs, will increase over the next few months significantly. With more people using recreational vehicles, the probability of injuries will also increase. That is why you need to contact a...

What qualities should I be looking for in a personal injury lawyer? Because many personal injury claims require you to share personal and sometimes very emotional details, you need to be sure you trust your lawyer’s expertise and their ability to handle your claim....

The summer is a great time to get out and support the many worthwhile causes in your community. Whether it’s a golf tournament or a car rally in support of your favourite charity, there are all sorts of ways to get involved. You can volunteer, participate or donate to...

Ferguson Barristers is excited to announce the addition of the law firm Hicks & Hicks to our website as part of our ever expanding referring lawyer program.  Now, whether you’ve been injured in a car or motorcycle accident or a slip and fall, you have access to...

We know that Ontario’s Injury Lawyers have been hard at work representing car crash and other personal injury victims for many years, striving to ensure their rights are protected and that these victims receive the compensation they deserve.  What you may not realize...

“Don’t make me laugh” is probably what most readers think when they read the first part of that title.  Given the mounds of snow still littering Barrie and areas northward together with the frigid temperatures that we can’t seem to shake, I can’t say that I blame...

On January 24, 2014, Lisa Belcourt of Ferguson Barristers presented her paper “The Latest Tort Law Updates - 2013” at a conference in Toronto.  Click here to read more about The Advocates’ Society “Tricks of the Trade 2014” Conference. The Latest Tort Law Updates -...

Lisa Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, is going to be one of the speakers this Friday at an essential conference for both plaintiff and defence counsel. The Advocates’ Society For many years The Advocates’ Society has presented a “Tricks of the Trade”...

This past week, the Ontario Court of Appeal found in favour of a woman trying to collect under a contract of life insurance held by her deceased husband.  The court dismissed an appeal from the insurance company from a jury award of $280,000 that was granted to the...