Stacey Stevens will be presenting "New Rules and Expert Opinion: Practical Steps to Obtaining Reports" at the Ontario Bar Association's Insurance Law: Practical Guide to Expert Opinion Under the New Rules seminar on November 23, 2010.
Past News Items
2nd Bi-Annual SickKids Symposium on Brain Injury in Children Conference
Richard Halpern will be speaking at "The Brain Injury in Children Conference" on July 12th, 2011. It is a one-of-a-kind paediatric conference hosted by the SickKids Centre for Brain and Behaviour characterized by top quality speakers, interactive workshops, and the latest cutting edge research discoveries.
TORONTO: July 12 - 14, 2011
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Four Seasons HotelNew FSCO Guideline Regarding the Cost of Interpreter Services and HST
In November 2010, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario issued Superintendent's Guideline No. 08/10. The new guideline stipulates that:
Read MoreLitigation Student Contest
Congratulations to Diana Tebby, law student at the University of Windsor Ontario, for winning the Litigation Student Contest. Diana will receive a pair of Toronto Maple Leafs tickets courtesy of Thomson, Rogers.
Read MoreThomson, Rogers Brings BIG Smiles to Mukibaum's Toronto Children's Program
Thomson, Rogers surprised Mukibaum's students by donating a wonderful flat-screen television, stand and brand new Nintendo Wii, complete with games including Wii Fit! The students were thrilled and the smiles on their faces were priceless. Joseph Pileggi - Director of Client Services and Richard Halpern - Partner acted as the proverbial Santa Claus for what was a great day at the centre.
Read MoreSpecial Webcast/Webinar Relating To The New Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
Thomson, Rogers welcomes you to watch our special presentation pertaining to the New Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), scheduled to be implemented on September 1, 2010. The webcast/webinar is featured on LawTimesNews.com, in the Sponsor Links section.
Give a Day
Thomson, Rogers has been a proud sponsor of Give a Day since 2007 and is pleased to continue its support.
Read MoreBest Lawyers in Canada 2011
Thomson, Rogers has been ranked #1 in Ontario with more personal injury litigation lawyers listed than any other Personal Injury law firm.
Read MoreUpcoming Seminar - Insurance Law: Practical Guide to Expert Opinion Under the New Rules
Read MoreToronto ABI Network Conference 2010
On November 8th & 9th Thomson, Rogers is sponsoring the ABI Network's bi-annual conference "Challenging the Challenges" at the Toronto Hilton Hotel. For more information please see the ABI conference brochure.
Announcement - Reverend Kenneth Gibbs
Thomson Rogers has been retained by a number of women who allege they were sexually assaulted by Reverend Kenneth Gibbs while ministering in Chapleau and Elliott Lake.
Click here for more information
Upcoming Conference: Back to School II With Thomson, Rogers
PETERBOROUGH: Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - SOLD OUT
In collaboration with Community Solutions. All proceeds will go to the Four Counties Brain Injury Association to send members to the Community Solutions Cottage Program.
Read MoreCongratulations Al Burton
Al Burton, Partner at Thomson, Rogers was honoured by the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers at a Toronto reception on September 23, 2010. For more information see the Globe & Mail article "Each of you has blazed a trail that has not existed before".
Read MoreA Hero's Journey: Trauma, Transitions and Thriving Conference
David Payne and Deanna Gilbert will be presenting "An Overview of the New SABS & Guardianship: What are My Rights?" at the Hero's Journey: Trauma, Transitions and Thriving Conference by the Brain Injury Association of Niagara and Friends Helping Friends.
Read MoreNIAGARA FALLS: October 21, 2010
Americana Conference Resort and Spa
8444 Lundy's LaneUpcoming Conference: Back to School II with Thomson, Rogers
In collaboration with the Toronto ABI Network
TORONTO: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - SOLD OUT
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
21 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON
416-964-0411
Directions and MapCanadian Paraplegic Association Ontario Wheelchair Relay
On Sunday, September 19, 2010, in the north parking lot of Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Dufferin and 401), Thomson, Rogers will have two teams partaking in the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario Wheelchair Relay Challenge. Peter Anthanopoulous, captain of The Thomson Rogers Dream Team, is looking to raise the most funds for the event. As such, he is looking for financial contributors. Angie Caracciolo is the captain of the Thomson Rogers Hurricanes.
Read MoreNew Associates
Thomson Rogers is pleased to welcome Elliot M. Goodman and Lisa M. Roscoe to the firm.
Read MoreNew Thomson, Rogers Video Page
Thomson, Rogers has launched a video page containing videos related to recruitment, significant cases, day in the life videos and television appearances. More videos and webcasts will be coming soon!
Finding Human Treasures Beyond Disabilities
Do you or someone you know have new or "gently" used fitness equipment that can be donated to MukiBaum's Health & Wellness Initiative throughout our programs?
MukiBaum is in need of treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes and rowing machines for their adult and children's programs so that the people they serve can remain FIT and have FUN!
Read MoreDavid Neill and Caroline Meyer
David Neill & Caroline Meyer successfully represented a driver of a motor vehicle who lost control of his vehicle and collided with a utility pole. Liability was apportioned 50% against the municipality and contractor for failure to maintain the road in good repair. This resulted in a damage award of $850,000.00 to the plaintiff.
New Regulations Seminar
David Payne will be presenting An Overview of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule Ontario Regulation 34/10 (effective September 1, 2010), at LeParc Banquet Hall on August 18, 2010.
Thomson, Rogers Launches 4 Videos for Litigation Students
Thomson, Rogers is currently accepting applications for articling students. Please visit www.litigationstudent.com for more information about articling positions, applications and to watch the new videos.
Read MoreBest Lawyers in Canada 2010
Thomson, Rogers has been ranked #1 in Ontario with more personal injury litigation lawyers listed than any other Personal Injury law firm.
Each year "The Best Lawyers in Canada" sends out a questionnaire to all of the lawyers across the country asking them who they would recommend as a leader in the field.
Read MoreHow Auto Insurance Coverage Determines the Care Benefits Your Clients Receive Seminar
Stacey Stevens will be presenting "How the new Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) drives care funding" and "How tort claims benefit clients with auto accident injuries" at the How Auto Insurance Coverage Determines the Care Benefits Your Clients Receive Seminar by Bayshore Home Health.
SUDBURY: July 21, 2010
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Sudbury Regional Hospital
41 Ramsey Lake RoadBill Holland and his family have donated $26.2 million to childhood disability
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is thrilled to announce Bill Holland and his family have donated $26.2 million to childhood disability. This donation is the largest gift to a Canadian hospital specializing in the treatment and research of children's disability.
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Committee pulls off a giant success
On June 17, 2010, Julie Osbelt – organizer par excellent and the rest of the worker bees of the Awareness Committee hit a home run. With perfect weather, a full survivors tent, the Helen Donnelly Performers artistic endeavours throughout Nathan Phillips square, plus the exceptional child musicians from the Karen Kain School of the Performing Arts who provided the musical lunch time tunes - no one in their wildest thoughts expected such a great event with absolutely no problems or concerns. All of which goes back to the great planning and all of the various committe
Read MoreCard Sharks Brunch – Best Ever
On June 16, 2010 Thomson, Rogers had the pleasure of sponsoring the annual CHIRS CardSharks+ brunch. This year was nothing short of brilliant. With the special unveiling of the CHIRS 2010 Holiday Card, a "roar of approval" was heard all the way down Yonge Street. This year’s design is fantastic... with the CardSharks+ expressing their excitement and eagerness to start working on the cards immediately.
Read MoreFarm Mutual Financial Services Inc.
SETTLEMENT APPROVED!
On June 14, 2010, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified the class action against the Directors of FMFS and approved the Settlement Agreement reached by the parties. The Settlement Agreement allows all Factorcorp Debenture holders who purchased the Debentures from agents of FMFS to obtain Compensation of roughly half of their outstanding investment in Factorcorp, unless they fall within the group of Excluded Class Members.
Read MoreAcademic Excellence Award in Municipal Law 2010
On June 8, 2010 Thomson, Rogers was very proud to present the Academic Excellence Award in Municipal Law at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville.
The award was presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting by Roger Beaman, Senior Partner, of Thomson, Rogers.
Congratulations Genevieve Sharaback, Executive Assistant, Municipality of Brockton.
Read MoreJUNE Brain Injury Awareness Month
Please join us at the 10th Annual Brain Injury Awareness Event at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Read MoreFour Counties Brain Injury Association Open House and Annual General Meeting
Wednesday June 16, 2010
Open house from 1 - 6 pm with AGM at 3:30 pm158 Charlotte St. Peterborough, ON
For those interested in putting their names forward to become a Board member, please contact the office to complete the necessary forms.
Telephone: 705-741-1172
Harmonized Sales Tax
The province of Ontario will harmonize the existing 8% provincial sales tax (PST) with the 5% federal goods and services tax (GST) effective July 1, 2010. The Ontario harmonized sales tax (HST) will be amalgamating the existing PST and GST, for a combined rate of 13%.
Currently, legal fees and disbursements are only subject to the 5% GST. However, effective July 1, 2010 all legal fees and disbursements will be subject to the full 13% HST.
Read MoreFarm Mutual Financial Services Inc.
Motion for Certification and Settlement Approval proceeding on June 14th, 2010!
The parties have reached a proposed settlement agreement designed to end all litigation relating to investments in Factorcorp debentures by those that purchased the debentures from agents of FMFS.
A motion seeking certification of the claim against the Directors of FMFS and Court Approval of the Settlement will be heard by the Court on June 14th, 2010.
Read MoreStephen D'Agostino Represents Separate School Board Elector Against Toronto Catholic Trustees in Conflict of Interest Case
Stephen D'Agostino represented Toronto Seperate School Board elector Arnoldo Amaral in a Conflict of Interest application against two trustees. The application was argued over three days.
The court's decision has been reserved. Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, a finding that the trustees had a pecuniary interest would result in their immediate removal from office.
Read MoreRichard Halpern chosen as the 2010 recipient of a Special OTLA Award
The award is given to a person, association or group which has made an outstanding contribution to the goals of a fair trial and access to justice, as an advocate, in legal scholarship, continuing legal education, legal writing, journalism, politics or government. Richard's award was handed out at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Spring Conference on Thursday May 27, 2010 at the Westin Prince Hotel.
Read MoreAccident Benefit Reporter Volume 11, Issue 1
In this issue:
- "Incurred Expenses"
- Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule Summary
- Summary of Top 20 SABS Process Changes
- Thomson, Rogers' Conferences
Congratulations Paula Shepard
Paula has won Toronto Maple Leaf tickets for next season, courtesy of Thomson, Rogers. The tickets were drawn at the 17th Annual Conference on Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury on May 6 & 7, 2010 in Hamilton.
W5 Investigation into Mirapex, aired by CTV on April 24, 2010
On Saturday, April 24, 2010, CTV's investigative news program W5, aired a special investigation into the drug Mirapex and it's alleged connection to compulsive behaviour, including pathological gambling and hypersexuality. Two class members of the Mirapex class action started by Thomson, Rogers, Anna Ringas from Ontario and, Raymond Harrison, from British Columbia, were profiled in this Mirapex special investigation.
The T. R. Municipal Land Planning Group Propelled Into the Top Five
The Thomson, Rogers' Municipal Group has moved up in the rankings and has been chosen as one of the top five law firm land use planning groups in the Greater Toronto are. Novae Res Urbis released its annual rankings of prominent planning and development law firms - The T. R. municipal land planning group's significant involvement in numerous high profile cases in and around Ontario over this last year propelled the firm into the top five.
Read MoreOverview of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule - Ontario Regulation 34/10
Thomson Rogers recently held its first in a series of conferences on the new Ontario Statutory Accident Benefit Schedule. The sold out conference was a tremendous success! Click on the links below to see charts summarizing the changes to the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, together with a comprehensive article on all of the Ontario automobile insurance changes.
Ontario automobile insurance changes are discussed in detail, and various solutions are discussed in an interactive format with the audience.
- Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule Summary - Revised August 17, 2010
- Summary of Top 20 SABS Process Changes - Revised August 17, 2010
- Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule - Transitional Cheat Sheet
- Comprehensive Paper Outlining the Changes in the New SABS
- Conference Webcast
Thomson, Rogers investigating civil claims regarding alleged sexual abuse by Toronto anesthesiologist
On March 11, 2010, a Toronto anaesthesiologist was charged by the Toronto Police after three women allegedly told Police they were sexually assaulted at North York General Hospital.
Thomson, Rogers has been retained by one of the complainants to pursue potential civil claims for damages relating to this matter.
For more information contact Darcy Merkur by email at dmerkur@thomsonrogers.com or call 416-868-3176.
See related links:
Nervous Patients call hospital after anesthetist charged with sex assaults
Toronto StarToronto doctor charged with sexual assault
CBC NewsNorth York Doctor Accused Of Sexual Assault
City TVDoctor, 61, accused of sexual assault
National PostDoctor accused of sex assaults on patients under anesthetic
Toronto Star
Toronto doc on sex rap
The Toronto SunNEW Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule - Effective September 1, 2010
** The NEW Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) has been Released **
Below is a comprehensive list of the new Regulations:
- Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule - Effective September 1, 2010
- Automobile Insurance
- Disputes Between Insurers
- Prescribed Information for the Purposed of Section 101.0 of the Act
- Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule - Accidents on or after November 1, 1996
- Statutory Conditions - Automobile Insurance
- Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
Review the information from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario regarding the changes to Automobile Insurance Regulations.
