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The Times They Are a Changing – The Evolution of Insurance Coverage for Medical Marijuana
24 juillet 2017
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Blogue : Droit des assurances
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love (1967-2017), listening to vinyl/download versions of Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead, it is clear some aspects of counter-culture have become mainstream. With the advent of new...
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No Costs in LAT Proceeding, Despite Unreasonable Conduct from Counsel
21 juillet 2017
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Blogue : Droit des assurances
A recent decision of the License Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) shows the difficulty for first party insurers to get costs awarded in accident benefits proceedings at the LAT. In 16-000546 v. Primmum Insurance Company, 2017 CanLII 46355 (ON LAT), the Tribunal...
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“Green” Changes Announced for Ontario Building Code
20 juillet 2017
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Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT
On July 14, 2017, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs announced the replacement of the Ontario Building Code, effective January 1, 2019. The changes are being made to include new requirements supporting the government’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) of June...
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Four Liability Risks for Backyard Trampoline Owners
18 juillet 2017
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Blogue Dommages corporels de MT
Two devastating news stories emerged this week regarding trampoline related pediatric injuries. In this post, we explore four common liability risks for property owners with trampolines on their premises. The Strong Lure This Equipment Poses to Young Children The simple...
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An Apt Decision: Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Limitation Period Ruling
14 juillet 2017
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Blogue : Droit des assurances
Introduction A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision determined that a personal injury claim arising from the alleged disrepair of a residential rental unit is not constrained by the one-year limitation period prescribed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006[1] (“RTA »)....
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Four Principles of Loss of Housekeeping Claims
11 juillet 2017
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Blogue Dommages corporels de MT
When accidents happen, victims are often primarily concerned about the impact of their injuries on paid employment. However unpaid activities, such as housework and lawn care, often suffer as well. In this post, we explain four primary principles behind making...
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No Causation, No Accident
11 juillet 2017
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Blogue : Droit des assurances
Two recent decisions from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) have dealt with determining whether or not the Applicants were involved in an “accident” as defined in section 3(1) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule – Effective September 1,...
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Ontario SABs Insurers Do Not Have to Justify EUO Reason
7 juillet 2017
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Blogue : Droit des assurances
The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v. McKeown, 2017 ONCA 563 (CanLII) determined an insurer is not required to provide a “justification” to compel an applicant for benefits to attend an examination under oath pursuant...
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Top Five Challenges In Motorcycle Accident Claims
4 juillet 2017
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Blogue Dommages corporels de MT
Motorcycle season is in full swing, and thousands of avid bikers are enjoying the warm air and dry pavement. But when motorcyclists are injured in accidents, the consequences can be devastating. In this post, we explain 5 of the biggest...
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Four Common Causes of Summer Time Accidents
27 juin 2017
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Blogue Dommages corporels de MT
Summer road trip season is upon us, and it is a great time to hit the highway with friends and family. In this post, we explain 4 common reasons motor vehicle accidents happen at this time of year, so you...
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