Leaving a Peaceful Legacy – Dealing with a Contested Will in Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 23, 2011
While the expression goes, “there’s one in every family”, the divisive nature of a family conflict over a will or estate can result in some members alienating themselves out of hurt or anger. Some may refuse to participate in the process of...
Football and hockey helmets – Protecting your kids from head injuries and concussions this fall
by Michael Laplante | Sep 21, 2011
Protect your kids with proper equipment to prevent brain injury while engaging in contact sports Fall in Ontario is the time of year when our kids put away their swim trunks and begin to participate in contact sports like football and hockey. While...
Slips, trips and falls- Preventing personal injury on your property this autumn
by Michael Laplante | Sep 16, 2011
Chances are the arrival of cooler weather means you’re already paying closer attention to the exterior of your house. This is the time of year when any outdoor repairs you may have been putting off become a priority in order to prepare for the...
How new lawyers can discover balance and opportunity in rural Ontario
by Mark Baker | Sep 14, 2011
Mark Baker's recent blog post, "If you build it they will come" takes a close look at some of the obstacles small firms face in trying to attract young lawyers to work in rural communities. This post inspired a conversation between Mark Baker, a...
When being fired is wrongful dismissal – Understanding Ontario Employment Law
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 12, 2011
In our practice, we have helped many clients who have come to us after losing their job with concerns about what to do next. Employment laws in Ontario have been put in place to help protect workers from being let go or fired from their jobs...
Considerations to make when choosing your Ontario accident benefits
by Lisa Belcourt | Sep 7, 2011
In this post, personal injury lawyer, Lisa Belcourt offers comment on a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision surrounding deductions from an insurance claim, based on the type of benefits chosen by the accident victim. Considerations to make when...
How to prevent property damage claims to your cottage in Huntsville, Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 2, 2011
Everyone is trying to squeeze the most out of the last few weekends at the cottage, a few more early morning cups of coffee on the dock, a few more sunny afternoons by the lake, and a few more crackling campfires watched through sleepy eyes. For...
Who is responsible if you are injured on an amusement ride in Ontario?
by Lisa Belcourt | Aug 31, 2011
In small towns across Ontario, the smell of cotton candy and fried food is in the air, while parking lots become a maze of thrilling midway rides and carnival games. With all that fun and excitement going on, people may not think about the...
If we build it they will come. How to Attract Young Ontario Lawyers to Practice in Rural Communities
by Mark Baker | Aug 28, 2011
Adapted from Mark Baker's Article "If we build it, they will come", which was featured on the Canadian Bar Association website. Mark is an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer and Specialist in Civil Litigation. Ferguson Barristers LLP founded the...
How insurance companies are responding to tornado devastation in Ontario
by Mark Baker | Aug 25, 2011
Ontario residents have faced an unprecedented week of natural disaster. Earlier this week, the beautiful community of Goderich, Ontario was devastated by damage from a tornado. Several areas experienced effects of an earthquake and across Ontario...
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It’s Cottage Season – Why is the Road Access Act Important?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 26, 2019
Picture this: it’s the Friday of a long weekend, and you’ve been looking forward to getting to the cottage for weeks. You make the long two-hour drive up north, and just as you’re about to drive across your neighbor’s property to access your cottage—as you have done...
Summer is Here! Now Let’s Talk About Liability – Written by Zachery Thiffault
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 19, 2019
After a particularly long winter, summer has almost arrived in Ontario! Warm weather and sunny skies naturally call for cottage weekends, backyard parties, and barbecues. As we all know, these gathering more often than not include drinking a few beers, coolers, or...
What is an Estate Trustee (Executor) and What Do They Do?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 12, 2019
The Estate Trustee (Executor) is the person you name in your Will to have the legal responsibility to administer your estate after your death. Here are some characteristics of the ideal Estate Trustee (Executor): • Lives in the same area as you;• Has experience...
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