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Somatic Symptom Disorder – What it is and how can you prove it?
Somatic Symptom Disorder – What is it and how can we prove it? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Personal Injury The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently crystallised the importance of considering how psychiatric injuries accompany physical ones. In Saadati v. Moorhead, Saadati was in a car accident and suffered psychological and emotional trauma. He…
Read MoreNo Obligation Real Estate Seminar – May 2nd
Are you planning on buying or selling your home this spring or summer? We would like to invite you to our real estate seminar for local residents on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10am to 11am, at our offices located at 340 March Road, Kanata. Some of the topics covered in the seminar will be: 1. The lawyer’s role in…
Read MoreLegal Tips for Your Zombie Troubles
This week RYAN asks: “I was in the pumpkin patch choosing a pumpkin for Halloween. A zombie came up from behind and startled me. I hit it with my shovel and it broke in two. Can I get in trouble for this?” Well thank you for your question Ryan. There is always some tough legal…
Read MoreI am planning to purchase my first home. Are there any tax incentives for first time home buyers?
As a first time home buyer you may be eligible to receive a partial refund of the Ontario Land Transfer Tax which is charged on real estate purchases. The First Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit and the Home Buyers’ Plan are federal programs that provide assistance. Land Transfer Tax (LTT) The Land Transfer Tax is paid to Ontario government…
Read MoreChange to Employment Agreement Extends Limitation Period
The standard limitation period for claims in Ontario is two years. If an individual or business is considering a lawsuit they are always well advised to consult a lawyer as early as possible to determine when the two year limitation period begins and when it ends. The recent Ontario Court of Appeal case, Ali v.…
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