Is the School Board Doing Enough to Protect Your Children from Predators?
Recent events in London have left me unsettled and in search of answers. It has come to my attention that a local man has been charged with multiple charges including kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor. That is disturbing enough; however, what left me the most unsettled was learning that: He was employed to work […]
Is the School Board Doing Enough to Protect Your Children from Predators?
Recent events in London have left me unsettled and in search of answers. It has come to my attention that a local man has been charged with multiple charges including kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor. That is disturbing enough; however, what left me the most unsettled was learning that: He was employed to work […]
Over-holding Has The Police Overreaching Their Authority
First and foremost, impaired investigations involve a multitude of Charter rights. When defending a client accused of impaired driving the file is evaluated on a number of factors, with an eye to finding ways in which the police have violated the client’s guaranteed Charter rights. This evaluation examines what the police have done prior to […]
How Insurance Companies Can Benefit More From Death Than Injury
If a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be surprised to learn that their life is not worth too much in the eyes of the Court. Generally, each province has a capped amount that an immediate family member may be awarded in such a situation. In Ontario, family members […]
Can you guess why lawyers wear Robes in the Courtroom
Our legal traditions are rooted in our British ancestry. Lawyers and Judges in England began wearing black robes to court to mourn the passing of Queen Mary in the late 1600’s. Lawyers appearing in a Superior Court of Justice still drape themselves in the archaic garment to this day. The passage of time has taken […]
All you Need to Know About Dog Bites in 30 Seconds
You are liable for your dog’s actions, and your home insurance usually covers any damage that they do. If you do have a dog, it is important for you to check your insurance policy and to make sure that there is coverage for your dog/pets. If your dog bites someone, it is your fault unless […]
Hamilton Cop Convicted of Gun Planting Scheme
As a former crown attorney turned defense lawyer, I was not surprised to see that the Court of Appeal upheld Detective Robert Hansen’s convictions. Although I was not surprised, It did not make the judgment just. The evidence is overwhelming and shocking. Throughout the trial and the appeal, one question kept coming to mind, who […]
Judge Slams Aviva for Denying Coverage to Elderly Lady.
If you’ve ever had to deal with Aviva as an insurer (either as your personal insurer or as the insurer on the other side of a legal proceeding), you’re probably aware that they are known for playing hardball. They don’t like to settle, and they sure don’t like to pay out. Earlier this week in […]
London Family Shocked by What They Found Their Children Eating After Drive thru Visit
Six days before Christmas a London family thought they would grab a quick meal at a McDonald’s drive-thru. All seemed normal until their two young kids started making weird noises in the back seat. When their mom pulled over, she was shocked by what she discovered her boys were eating. The older boy had quickly […]
Baby Steps in the Fight of the Opiate Crisis
Millars Law is helping those who suffer from chronic pain get access to safe and effective alternatives to harmful opiates. We are passionate about helping our clients get legal access to high-quality medicinal cannabis. Medical cannabis is changing the landscape in the battle against chronic pain. The issue begins with the health care professionals; As a […]
