Midland personal injury lawyers “Mo Bros” reach the halfway mark in Movember
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 15, 2011
Rod Ferguson, Mike Laplante and Patrick Sloan have reached the halfway mark in their efforts to support the Movember campaign. The Ferguson Barristers LLP team have been raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada for the past two...
Travel Medical Insurance for Ontario Seniors – Are you Covered?
by Michael Laplante | Nov 12, 2011
As the weather turns colder, many who have worked hard to enjoy their retirement are thinking about traveling south to enjoy warmer weather. While preparing for your vacation, along with packing and arranging for someone to care for your home while...
Ontario Injury Lawyers Join Law Society Articling and Beyond 2011 Career Fair
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 9, 2011
Mark Baker and Patrick Sloan will be representing Ferguson Barristers this year at the Law Society's Symposium and Career Fair, "Articling and Beyond" scheduled for next Friday afternoon, November 18th, 2011 in Toronto. The program is designed to...
Costs in the Small Claims Court
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 7, 2011
This paper, written by Patrick Sloan, considers the impact of the availability of an award for costs when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court. Costs in the Small Claims Court (PDF)
Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers letting their “Mos” grow for Movember
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 4, 2011
In the month formerly known as November, Rod Ferguson, Mike Laplante and Patrick Sloan will be raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer by leaving their razors out of their morning routine. Team Ferguson Barristers LLP has set a fundraising...
Understanding No-fault Benefits in Ontario – Are my Medical Expenses Covered?
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 2, 2011
Getting timely and appropriate medical treatment following an injury in a motor vehicle accident is a priority for most drivers in Ontario. Who pays for this treatment is an important question that needs to be addressed in order reduce anxiety...
Halloween Safety Tips from Midland, Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers
by Lisa Belcourt | Oct 29, 2011
Hallowe’en will arrive on Monday with all of the usual excitement and fun you would expect to be associated with a celebration of candy and costumes. If you are like many homeowners, you probably make a little extra effort to make sure that when...
Injured on the Job – Can I Sue for Personal Injury Damages?
by Michael Laplante | Oct 26, 2011
On-the-job accidents can happen to anyone at any time, even in jobs many consider safe. Last year, 198,617 Ontario workers reported workplace injuries to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Ontario’s workers’ compensation system,...
Understanding No-fault Auto Insurance in Ontario – Minor Injury Guideline
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 23, 2011
This past week has seen a tremendous amount of on-line discussion about how the recent changes to no-fault insurance have affected ordinary Ontarians who are involved in car, truck, motorcycle or SUV accidents. One of the major changes was the...
Tips for a Successful Articling Experience – Things You May Not Learn in Law School, But Should
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 19, 2011
Born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario, Sheila Minnie obtained her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto in 1992. Sheila then attended law school at the University of British Columbia and was called to both the Ontario Bar and the British...
Recent Blogs
Land Transfer Tax and First-Time Home Buyers
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 7, 2019
Who Pays Land Transfer Tax? When you acquire land or beneficial interest land, you will pay land transfer tax to the province when it closes. Land transfer tax is normally based on the amount paid for the land, in addition to the amount remaining on any mortgage or...
Summertime, Boating Fun!
by Michael Laplante | Jul 31, 2019
With the summer in full swing, many boating enthusiasts will be eager to get out onto the water. Living on Georgian Bay means we have the luxury of enjoying some of the most spectacular recreational boating in the world. Making sure you are up to date with current...
Stuart v Stuart, 2019 ONSC
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 24, 2019
Interpreting a Will can be tricky. Certain words, phrases or clauses can be interpreted differently by different people and sometimes the Court needs to step in to provide the proper interpretation of same. In the case of Stuart v Stuart, the Court was asked to assist...
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