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BY Angelica Dino 11 Oct 2024

Ontario court deducts COVID-19 income benefits from past income loss award in personal injury case

These pandemic-related benefits were considered income replacement under Ontario law
BY Angelica Dino 09 Oct 2024

Ontario Superior Court dismisses impaired driving charges due to uncertainty in THC test results

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BY Angelica Dino 09 Oct 2024

Ontario Superior Court upholds cell phone search as lawful and rejects bid to exclude evidence

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BY Jessica Mach 07 Oct 2024

Law Foundation of Ontario awards $1.5M to support access to justice for vulnerable groups

The 'Responsive grants' program is designed to fund community-driven projects
BY Angelica Dino 07 Oct 2024

Jury award in motorcycle crash lawsuit surpasses defendant's final offer: Ontario Superior Court

Plaintiff sustained injuries when a vehicle entered an intersection, colliding with his motorcycle
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