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Social Media – Another tool in the tool box
From the recent National Post article espousing the use of social media by insurance defence lawyers in personal injury cases to an article on our blog where we had discussed how social media played a role in the preclusion of...
The Spring Thaw and Leaky Basements
Spring is most often associated with renewal and relief from the dreariness of a cold winter. Unfortunately, this is also a time when many homeowners see sign of water infiltration in their basements. While in extreme cases, this can be...
Private Nuisance
The tort of private nuisance involves an unreasonable interference with a plaintiff's use and enjoyment of their property. According to the case law, in order for the interference to be considered "unreasonable", it must be such as would not be...
Destruction of Evidence Can Cause You to Lose Your Case
Sometimes actions that a party takes before a court action is started can cause them to lose their case. An example of such a situation is where a party destroys evidence prior to a court action starting. In Forsey v....
Negative reviews could result in a defamation claim
Many individuals consult reviews before purchasing a particular product or service. For this reason, it is important for individuals to be mindful of the consequences that may arise when publishing material, particularly negative reviews, on the internet. Defamation is a...
