Months into the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, various sectors around the province have begun to implement vaccination policies for high-risk settings. On August 17th, 2021, the Ontario government announced that the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy is required for specific environments, including post-secondary institutions and school employees. The policies include proof of full vaccination status […]
As vaccination rates increase in Canada, and COVID-19 infection rates decline, the Canadian government is gradually relaxing its strict travel restrictions and quarantine requirements. Prior to this past July 6th, Canada’s borders were closed to all discretionary non-essential travel, with limited exceptions, and those who were permitted to enter were subject to a 14-day quarantine […]
To date, Canada’s federal and provincial governments have not introduced any legislation which would require all eligible individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, would a mandatory vaccination policy introduced by an employer be legally enforceable? If employees refuse to get vaccinated, would an employer be justified to prohibit the employee from attending at the […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the legal profession began transitioning their practice online with the widespread use of Zoom for hearings, trials, examinations for discovery, etc. However, the courts may require plaintiffs to attend in-person medical examinations in personal injury cases despite public health concerns. In Mierzejewski, the defendant brought a motion seeking an […]
A shareholders’ agreement often includes the framework within which the business relationship will be governed. It can also provide mechanisms to address the dissolution of that relationship. This entry complements our previous blog on provisions by which shareholders or the corporation, can force a share transfer. Disability, Death, or Insolvency of a Shareholder An individual […]
For many years our personal injury team has advocated on behalf of families and individuals as a trusted advisor through complex legal, medical and insurance-related issues ensuring that our clients receive the compensation, care and support they deserve. At Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF) our lawyers have recovered over $100 million in recoveries by settlement […]
Our personal injury lawyers at Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) understand that accident victims can be in a vulnerable position when facing large insurance companies so we strive to provide individual attention and care for our clients so they can focus on recovering from their injuries and resulting disabilities. DSF’s personal injury lawyers are proud of […]
BARRIE ESTATE LITIGATION LAWYERS Estate litigation generally refers to legal proceedings to resolve disputes over the assets of a deceased family member. Most often, this involves challenges to a will, either to have it varied or to have it declared void. At Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) our extensive experience in developing estate plans, business succession […]
Toronto Wills and Estates Lawyer Esther Abecassis joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) in 2021 as an associate lawyer in our wills and estates group. She is a graduate of Western University where she earned both her B.A. and J.D and was soon called to the bar in 2019. Esther began her legal career at […]
Toronto Corporate Lawyer Esther Abecassis joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) in 2021 as an associate lawyer in our corporate group. She is a graduate of Western University where she earned both her B.A. and J.D and was soon called to the bar in 2019. Esther began her legal career at a […]