Topic
Legal
Focus on Distraction
April 1, 2012 David Gambrill, Senior EditorHow do you stop distracted driving in a culture of distraction? The omnipresence of social networking and mobile technologies has changed consumers’ expectations about service delivery and personal communications. People want things immediately, and mobile technology makes it possible to…
Marketplace
April 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCANADIAN MARKET Canadian companies record total profit of $4.53 billion in 2011: MSA Research Canadian property and casualty (P&C) companies reported a profit of $4.53 billion in 2011, according to figures released by MSA Research Inc. MSA Research’s aggregate industry…
Seeking Summary Judgment
April 1, 2012 Albert Wallrap, Associate, Dutton Brock LLPOntario has changed its Rules of Civil Procedure, providing judges with expanded powers to decide issues summarily, thus making justice quicker and more affordable in some cases.
How Expenses are “Incurred”
April 1, 2012 Donna Ford, Freelance WriterWhen Ontario reformed its auto insurance product in 2011, it opened up a whole new world for lawyers to debate how benefits expenses are “incurred” and “minor” injuries are defined.
Creating Confusion around Kusnierz
April 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAn author writes to Canadian Underwriter outlining how editorial revisions resulted in inaccuracies and omissions in his article about Kusnierz.
Covering the Field
March 31, 2012 Anita G. Wandzura, lawyer with McKercher LLP, a member firm of the Risk Management CounselSports-related personal injuries and insurance coverage
Minor Injury Guideline Refresher
March 31, 2012 John Malatesta, chiropractor with Sibley & AssociatesWhat’s In? What’s Out?
Calling Up Cancer!
March 31, 2012 A Series of Articles Provided By The Insurance Institute of CanadaAssessing the Risks of Cell Phone Use
CICMA/CIAA Ontario Chapter’s 45th Annual Joint Conference in Toronto
March 31, 2012 byThe CICMA/CIAA Ontario Chapter’s 45th Annual Joint Conference, Auto Reform…Did It Perform, was held on Feb. 7, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Guest speakers included Becky Cameron, Aviva Canada; Tammie Norn, Proformance Group Inc.; Fred Plant, Plant Hope…
Ontario firms launch class action suit against VIA Rail following derailment
March 31, 2012 byTwo Ontario law firms intend to launch a $10-million class action lawsuit against VIA and CN Rail following the Feb. 26, 2012 derailment of a passenger train near Burlington, Ontario. The law firms of Sutts, Strosberg LLP and Falconer Charney…
FSCO reserves decision on awarding costs against paralegal pursuing an AB arbitration on behalf of his deceased client
March 31, 2012 byA Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) arbitrator in an accident benefits case has reserved a final decision on whether to award costs against a paralegal who brought an application for arbitration on behalf of his client — apparently without…
B.C. Supreme Court awards $75,000 in punitive damages against ICBC for “multiple failings” in accident investigation
March 31, 2012 byThe B.C. Supreme Court has awarded $75,000 in punitive damages against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), which denied coverage to the plaintiff on the basis of impaired driving allegations even though all criminal charges for impaired driving had…