Ferguson Deacon Taws – Personal Injury Lawyers Servicing Orillia for Over Thirty Years
by Jolene Brandon | Apr 21, 2021
If you have suffered an injury or been permanently disabled due a car accident, a slip, trip or fall, or another civil wrongs, you may be considering legal recourse to receive compensation for your injuries. One of the most important decisions you...
Step 6: Judgment Rendered & Right to Appeal
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 31, 2021
For the final blog in our Let’s Talk About Litigation series we will be talking about judgments and the right to appeal. Once a judge has reached a determination of the issues following a trial, they will render a judgment. A judgment is a...
Step 5: Time for Trial
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 24, 2021
This week we will be focusing on the trial of a lawsuit We’ve made it to the trial, sounds exciting right? Trials can be exiting and are among the first thing many people picture when they think about a civil action; the reality is that only about...
Step 4: Pre-Trails: Before We Get Going, Let’s Talk about the Issues
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 17, 2021
This week we will be discussing the Pre-Trial Conference An important step in a civil action is the Pre-Trial Conference (“Pre-Trial”). A Pre-Trial is an opportunity for the parties to meet face to face and have a candid discussion about issues...
Step 3: Motions and Summary Judgment: Why Won’t You Comply and Do We Need a Trial?
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 10, 2021
This week we will be discussing motions, and specifically focusing on motions for summary judgement. During the pleadings and discovery phase of a civil action, there are many reasons why disagreements and stalemates arise between the parties. In...
Step 2 – The Discovery Phase: Disclosure of Relevant Documents and Information
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 5, 2021
This week we will be discussing the Discovery phase of a civil action, focusing on the disclosure of documents, privileged documents, and examinations for discovery. Once parties exchange pleadings, the Discovery phase begins. Discovery is a period...
Step 1- Limitation Dates and Pleadings: Where to Start and What to Say
by Jolene Brandon | Feb 24, 2021
This week we will be discussing the initiation of a civil action, focusing on the deadlines for beginning a claim and the presentation of arguments. Timelines and deadlines are extremely important when starting a civil action. Depending on the...
Let’s Talk About The Litigation Process in Ontario:
by Jolene Brandon | Feb 17, 2021
A Step-By-Step Overview to Litigation in Ontario We often picture legal disputes involving lawyers standing in a courtroom making arguments during a trial, however, there are many, many, steps which occur before heading to court. On that note, very...
60 Days or Less, Preserving Your Rights in a Slip and Fall
by Jolene Brandon | Jan 13, 2021
Winter has arrived, and with it comes the unavoidable slippery sidewalks and walkways. Under the Occupiers Liability Act those you occupy a property (either as an owner or by lease) have a recognized duty owed to people who visit the property, and...
Tattoos, Copyrights, The Prime Minister, and Estate Planning
by Jolene Brandon | Dec 30, 2020
When preparing your will it is important to consider what assets you own and what you have the ability to leave to your heirs. While not the first thing to come to mind when considering your assets, if you own a copyright over something, these...
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