“Private” postings on Facebook may not be so private in a personal injury lawsuit
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 1, 2012
As widely reported last week, there are rumours that some private messages of Facebook users have been made public through the introduction of the Timeline feature. Whether or not the rumour is true, it does serve as a reminder to all social media...
Have you been injured in a Boating Accident?
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 19, 2012
The boating season is slowly winding down on waterways across Ontario. Boating enthusiasts are turning their minds towards taking their boats out of the water and attending to the required year end maintenance. We hope you enjoyed this spectacular...
Ontario’s Injury Lawyers in Cobourg
by Michael Laplante | Sep 11, 2012
Ontario Referring Lawyer Program Expands Ferguson Barristers is pleased to announce the addition of Alison Lester to our Referring Lawyer Program. Alison has a general legal practice which focuses on the areas of real estate, wills, litigation and...
Back to School Driving Reminders
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 4, 2012
It’s that time of the year again! Kids are saying goodbye to the beach and the cottage and hello to their teachers and school friends. The start of a new school year is filled with excitement and promise, as well as a few nerves, as students and...
Local Law Firm Supports ROMP Week in Midland
by Patrick Sloan | Aug 23, 2012
As an active community member and a small business in a rural community, Ferguson Barristers is pleased to be a supporter of the annual rural medicine week in the Midland/Penetanguishene area. As part of the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP),...
Personal Injury Lawyer receives Volunteer Award
by Patrick Sloan | Aug 16, 2012
Ferguson Barristers would like to congratulate one of our own, partner Lisa Belcourt, on her receipt of the 2012 Ontario Volunteer Award. This award is presented by the Government of Ontario to deserving volunteers for their continuous years of...
Do I Have to Give a Statement to the Adjuster?
by Michael Laplante | Aug 9, 2012
If you are injured in a car accident in Ontario, there are a number of important steps you need to take in order to protect your rights. One of these steps is to notify your broker or insurance company about the accident. Your insurance company...
Important Deadlines for Car Accident Victims
by Patrick Sloan | Jul 26, 2012
If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle accident, your biggest concern is getting your life back on track - in both a medical and financial sense. A serious accident resulting in broken bones, a spinal cord injury or a head injury can...
Ferguson Barristers and the Atlantic Challenge
by Patrick Sloan | Jul 17, 2012
Ferguson Barristers is travelling to Ireland this summer - in a manner of speaking. Ferguson Barristers is a proud sponsor of the Atlantic Challenge Canada’s 2012 International Crew travelling to Ireland this summer to participate in the 2012...
Driving in the Summer Time
by Michael Laplante | Jul 11, 2012
There is no question with the soaring temperatures and rising humidity that summer has arrived in Ontario. This often means more travel time in the car with the family - whether it be a trip to the beach, cottage or a road trip to see another part...
Recent Blogs
Can I Draft My Own Will?!?!
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Sep 11, 2019
There is a well-known case that is read by most law students during law school which relates to hand written Wills also known as Holograph Wills. In 1948, Cecil Geo Harris, as Saskatchewan farmer, was pinned underneath his tractor. While he was trapped, he used a...
A Back to School Message From FDTLaw
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 28, 2019
It’s almost back to school season and school days bring congestion. Children are walking to and from school, kids are on their bikes hurrying to class and buses are picking up their passengers. The Canadian Safety Council has some excellent safety tips to share with...
You Won’t Be-Leaf This Case!
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 22, 2019
Boundary line disputes are common in the realm of Real Estate law and the case of Allen v. MacDougall, 2019 is no exception. The parties shared something in common, a tree that straddled the boundary line of their adjoining lands. The Forestry Act states “every tree...
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