Ensuring Fairness in an Arbitration Dispute
A majority of family law disputes are settled without the need for a formal court trial. Many parties utilize alternate dispute resolution, whether it be mediation or a mediation/arbitration process. Arbitration is an option that can facilitate, and in fact, impose a binding decision. It is important to note that it is often seen as […]
Determining Best Interests for a Child During COVID-19
COVID-19 has been a devastating time for many. The economy is crashing, millions have lost their jobs, and too many are losing their lives. Though the virus does not discriminate, it favors the most vulnerable of our society: people with pre-existing health issues and the elderly. In such a sad and frightening global crisis, many […]
Virtual Trials: What Video-Conferencing Trials mean for Open Court Privacy
The business as usual mentality is not the state of our current justice system in Canadian courts. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the slight transformation of our court trials. In light of the new social distancing protocols there has been a move to switch from in-person court hearings to video-conferencing or online trials. While […]
Laid Off Due to COVID-19 Pandemic? Learn How to Claim Your Rights
Since the start of this global pandemic there have been many Canadians that have suffered from employment loss. Losing a job can be devastating especially during these uncertain times. COVID-19 has made it not only mentally draining for many Canadians but also the added stress of losing income has made it nearly impossible to stay […]