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Farm Mutual Financial Services Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
On August 7, 2008, Farm Mutual Financial Services Inc. filed for bankruptcy.
Multi Million Dollar Jury Verdict For US Mirapex Claimant!
We are pleased to advise that on July 30, 2008, a jury in Minnesota awarded a total of $8.2 million to a Mirapex claimant.
Ontario Injury Compass Alert Vol. 5, Issue 7
On average, more than 15 people each day are seen in Ontario emergency departments for injuries related to all-terrain vehicles.
Eighth Annual Brain Injury Awareness Event
The eighth annual Brain Injury Awareness event took place at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday, June 12, 2008.
CardSharks+ 2008
The dynamic group at CHIRS, known as the CardSharks+, will once again be designing and creating the Thomson, Rogers' 2008 greeting cards.
11th Annual Rehab Golf Classic
Thomson, Rogers would like to congratulate St. John's Rehab
Hospital for raising over $106,000.00 at the 2008 Rehab Golf Classic.
Greer Decision
Congratulation to David MacDonald, Michael Bennett and Adrienne Kirsh for their big win in court on the Greer matter. For full text of the decision, click on the individual lawyer profiles.
Ontario Injury Compass Alert Vol. 5, Issue 6
Between June and September, there was an average of 28 hospitalizations per month associated with boating. Most injuries occurred on-board a watercraft.
Thomson, Rogers Supports Bloorview Kids Foundation
Thomson, Rogers is pleased to support Bloorview Kids Foundation.
Farm Mutual Financial Services Inc.
On June 24, 2008, Thomson, Rogers issued a class action on behalf of all clients of Farm Mutual Financial Services Inc. that purchased debentures in Factorcorp Financial Inc ("Factorcorp").
Press Release - June 24, 2008
Thomson, Rogers issues multi-million dollar class action against Farm Mutual Financial Services Inc. regarding Factorcorp Financial Inc. debentures.
Port of Newcastle Homeowners serve Motion for Certification materials
On June 20, 2008, Thomson, Rogers, acting on behalf of the plaintiff in the proposed Port of Newcastle Homeowners Class Action served their Motion for Certification materials.
Planner Position
Thomson, Rogers, Barristers & Solicitors has an opening for a Planner in its Planning and Municipal Law Department. This position is suitable for a planner with up to 2 years experience.
Hamilton ABI Conference
The Hamilton ABI Conference was held on June 5-6, 2008 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Thomson, Rogers was a gold level sponsor. Both
Brain Injury Awareness Month
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month across Ontario and the Brain Injury Society of Toronto is inviting you to this exciting Survivor Celebration Event!
Bob Brent Elected as Chair of the OBA’s Education Law Section
The partners of Thomson, Rogers are pleased to congratulate their associate, Bob Brent, on his election as the incoming Chair of the Ontario Bar Association's Education Law Section for the 2008-2009 year.
Kenneth G. Langford - 1917 – 2008
It is with our deepest regrets we inform you of the passing of Mr. Ken Langford, one of the founders of the Canadian Paraplegic Association.
Accident Benefit Reporter - Volume 9 Issue 1
In this Issue:
Toronto Rehab
Toronto Rehab has been running a fund raising campaign called “Everything Humanly Possible”. The million dollar goal is to improve the various rehab programs for traumatic brain injury, heart, stroke, and spinal cord injuries. I am happy to advise you that the board was successful because of contributors such as Judith R. Wilder. She gave a $5 million gift to the Toronto Rehab Centre’s campaign.
$4 billion Residential School Settlement recognized as the biggest class action settlement in Canadian history!
In an article dated March 26, 2008, the National Post recognized the roughly $4 billion residential school settlement as the biggest class action settlement in Canadian history. Thomson, Rogers is proud to have been the first firm to launch a national residential school class action and for playing a key role in acheiving this monumental settlement on behalf of residential school survivors across Canada.
Personal Injury Damages Calculator
Demonstration video of the Personal Injury Damages Calculator created by Darcy Merkur of Thomson, Rogers is now available.
Hamilton Health Sciences Centre’s Acquired Brain Injury Program
David F. MacDonald and Wendy M. Moore Johns
presented the below to Hamilton Health Sciences Centre’s Acquired Brain Injury Program Slow to Recover Team on March 3, 2008.
Certification Materials Served by the Plaintiff in the Mirapex and Permax Class Actions
Please be advised that on February 29th, 2008, the Plaintiff served their Certification Motion Record on the Defendants.
"Walker's Slip-and-Fall a Lawyer's Pick-me-up"
Richard Halpern, OTLA President and senior partner with Thomson, Rogers, along with Stacey Stevens one of our associates, lent their legal expertise to Mr. Kirk Makin Justice Reporter for the Globe & Mail.
Thomson, Rogers Donates to Aboriginal Organizations
Craig Brown, Alan Farrer and Darcy Merkur of Thomson, Rogers played a major role as part of the consortium of lawyers that negotiated a settlement on behalf of Residential School Survivors across Canada.
Conflict of Interest
Municipal Councillors are constantly involved in matters where conflicts of interests arise. Stephen D'Agostino, a partner at Thomson Rogers has become one of the provinces leading legal experts dealing with municipal conflicts of interest.
St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation
Dr. Ouchterlony, the executive director of the St. Michael’s head injury program has very kindly provided us with some very comprehensive statistics as compiled by the Brain Injury Association of America from the Atlanta Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
LEXPERT®
Thomson, Rogers has been advised by "LEXPERT®" that once again Messrs. Lawrence Mandel, Q.C., Kenneth Howie, Q.C., Desmond Dixon, Roger Beaman, Patrick Schmidt, Craig Brown and Richard Halpern have been listed as top practitioners in their areas of practice.
Thomson, Rogers Issues Class Action on Behalf of Port of Newcastle Residents
Thomson, Rogers issues class action on behalf of Port of Newcastle residents claiming they were mislead by developer the Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Ontario Injury Compass Alert Vol. 4, Issue 10
Each year in Ontario approximately 300 people are hospitalized with spinal cord injuries. Car accidents are still the leading cause of paralysis.