The Wynn Government Plans to Re-Criminalize Marijuana Use Through Misguided Policy
It is a popular topic on radio and within news articles these days as governments struggle to come to terms with the inevitable legalization of Marijuana. The Wynn government has announced that they will be increasing the penalties for certain classes of drivers who are found to have “drugs in their system.” The Wynn government […]
Should Rules on Self-Driving Cars be Strict or Lax?
Recently, self-driving cars have been receiving a lot of attention. Tesla has definitely set the stage for what cars are set to follow for the next few years. You can even see Tesla’s impact in the taxi world, as recently taxi mogul Uber launched a research branch for testing self-driving cabs in Toronto. In the […]
Can the Police Seize Your Blood Without Consent
A disturbing video surfaced on social media last week of a nurse in Utah being arrested for refusing to allow police to draw blood from an unconscious patient. The video, captured on a police body camera, shows Alex Wubbels, a burn unit nurse, calmly explaining to police that she could not take blood from a […]
Personal Injury Lawyers Are Losing Thousands By Ignoring Medical Marijuana
How may you ask? Well, medical marijuana is an excellent alternative to harmful painkillers. The same prescription painkillers that most of your MVA clients are already consuming on a daily basis. The best part is that in some cases it is actually more effective and better for your client. These prescription pain killers can be […]
Social Media and The Destruction of Your Personal Injury Case
Just over a decade ago no one had a smart phone. Think about how much our society has changed. Unfortunately, the laws are slow to catch up and our addictions will affect us in ways we have not imagined. Any time you apply for anything… anticipate that you will be Google Searched at a minimum, […]
Can My Medical Marijuana Get me Fired?
For the most part, the answer is no, but that is contingent on using it in accordance with your Doctors instructions. It also depends on what type of medicine you are using and if you are using it at work. For example. Some strains of medical marijuana are very high in THC and cause impairment, […]
Briefcase Law- Are Border Guards in Violation of the Charter?
As a Canadian what can you expect while crossing the border? What rights do you have? Can you refuse a search of your car? Or of your phone? The answer is no, but the law is currently gray. A Manitoba case last year changed the way the Supreme court looks at the power of border […]
ODSP Recipients Finally Get A Break
In a landmark policy shift, the Ontario Government has lifted the $100,000 cap that unfairly restricted ODSP recipients’ ability to recover money from insurance settlements arising from car accidents. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/04/27/welfare-recipients-see-boost-in-asset-limits-in-ontario-budget.html Now, we can fight more effectively for people on ODSP who have been in car accidents and get them the money they deserve. Let me explain, for the past […]
Public Prosecutor Goes Wild on Medical Marijuana
Those who have a legal right to possess medical marijuana are under attack from the department tasked to prosecute drug crimes in Canada and it is happening right here in Southern Ontario. We have no idea why it is happening, perhaps and can only speculate as to how busy the Public Prosecutor’s may be when […]
Concussion Laws in Canada that Protect Youth Sports
Millars law has had many wins where we have successfully sued sports leagues for the failure of coaches to protect their players from head injuries. As former athletes, we are passionate about players rights and protecting our youth. Rowan’s law was created in response to an accident that could have been avoided. It is important […]
