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Registered Disability Savings Plans: What You Should Know
Registered Disability Savings Plans offer eligible Canadians a powerful tool to build tax-deferred savings for life after 60, complete with government matching grants up to $70,000 and bonds up to $20,000. Despite these significant benefits, only one-third of eligible Canadians have opened an RDSP. Understanding how these plans work, including contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and eligibility requirements, can help individuals with disabilities secure their financial future.
Canada Wealth Mgt
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Gluckstein Lawyers
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Class Action Opt-Out Deadlines Are Not An Invitation To “Wait And See”: Nardi V. Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH
An Ontario court has dismissed a class member's motion to opt out of a class action after the deadline expired and a settlement was negotiated, reinforcing the finality of court-ordered opt-out deadlines. The decision examines whether the Johnson test applies to class members whose damages had not yet manifested at the opt-out deadline, and whether a settlement in principle constitutes sufficient prejudice to deny a late opt-out request.
Canada Litigation
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Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
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To Stay Or Not To Stay: The Arrival Of Parallel Canadian Securities Class Actions
The Ontario Superior Court's recent decision in Yee v. Telus International marks a significant shift in how Canadian courts handle parallel securities class actions, refusing to stay proceedings despite substantially similar claims in British Columbia. This ruling suggests that well-resourced corporate defendants may face increasing difficulty consolidating duplicative litigation, particularly when TSX-listed companies are involved, raising important questions about fairness, efficiency, and the burden of d
Canada Litigation
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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$22.5 Million Verdict: Court Rules Against Toronto Plastic Surgeon For Patient Privacy Breaches
Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP secured a landmark $22.5 million judgment for approximately 7,000 patients whose privacy was violated by Dr. Martin Jugenburg through undisclosed surveillance cameras at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute. The Ontario Superior Court found Dr. Jugenburg liable for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and intrusion upon seclusion after operating 24 cameras in private medical spaces without patient knowledge or consent from 2017 to 2018.
Canada Privacy
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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
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Charles Gluckstein: How Gluckstein Lawyers Supports Recovery Beyond The Courtroom (Video)
Gluckstein Lawyers has evolved from a personal injury-focused practice founded in 1962 into a comprehensive legal powerhouse serving clients across Ontario and nationwide. Managing Partner Charles Gluckstein reveals how the firm's unique Full Circle Care philosophy extends beyond courtroom victories to provide ongoing support, dedicated client liaisons, and essential community resources for those facing life-altering crises. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Barrie, and Niagara, the firm's expanded expertise
Canada Litigation
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Gluckstein Lawyers
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Jordan Assaraf: How Class Actions Help Hold Corporations Accountable (Video)
When dangerous products cause widespread harm, individual legal action against massive corporations becomes prohibitively expensive and impractical. Class actions and mass torts provide a powerful alternative, allowing everyday people to pool their resources and legal strength to hold companies accountable for negligence and force meaningful change. Learn how these collective legal mechanisms work and why they offer accessible justice for those who cannot afford lengthy court battles.
Canada Litigation
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Gluckstein Lawyers
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