Critics of ABS have consistently maintained that the corporatization of law firms does not serve clients as well as a more traditional legal practice model. Indeed, lawyers are governed by professional standards and ethics which require counsel to avoid conflicts and act in the best interests of the client.
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Div Crt Resets Clock on Attendant Care Interest
The Ontario Divisional Court has allowed an insurer’s appeal in a case deciding when interest begins to run on attendant care benefits that are found to be owing under the SABS.
http://www.insblogs.com/auto/div-crt-resets-clock-attendant-care-interest/5737
It’s time for an arbitration revolution
“Looking at what arbitration has become as opposed to what arbitration really needs to be, it seems to be a shadow of what a trial is,” he says. “Arbitration has assimilated all kinds of litigation practices and tactics.”
http://www.advocatedaily.com/its-time-for-an-arbitration-revolution.html
Auto insurance claims hit 12-year high in New Brunswick
More generous accident benefits and some harsh winter weather helped push auto insurance claims in New Brunswick to a 12-year high last year as drivers finally began to get their money’s worth out of their auto insurance premiums.
Toronto doctor found guilty of sex abuse of four patients
Dr. Javad Peirovy, 44, is still practising, despite the findings of the College of Physicians and Surgeons’ discipline committee and the fact he pleaded guilty in criminal court in 2013 to two counts of simple assault, after being initially charged with sexually assaulting six female patients.
Equity, Ethics and Law in Health Care: Integrating Cultural Considerations into Diverse Clinical Care Settings
This Conference is intended for public and private medical and rehabilitation professionals, as well as administrators, ethicists, legal and diversity specialists, spiritual care providers, palliative care providers and those who wish to learn more about the delivery of diversity and ethics services within health care settings.
http://www.williamoslerhs.ca/research-and-education/education/diversity-health-conference
In the end, a lie is just a lie — period
“It’s true. Our government promised to reduce auto insurance premiums by 15 per cent by the end of August. While we have seen significant reductions, we have not met that target, and we regret that. We will continue to work with our partners and achieve that target as soon as humanly possible.”
http://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/5739500-in-the-end-a-lie-is-just-a-lie-period/
A motorcycle rider comes home – to a big shock
Freelance writer Axel Binneboese was shocked when he returned to Canada – Ontario, actually – to discover how much it would cost him to insure his motorcycle.
Intact Insurance Tops J.D. Power Auto Claims Customer Satisfaction Study
TORONTO – Canadian auto insurance customers have rated Intact Insurance tops when it comes to starting a claim and providing an exceptional customer experience.
http://www.ilstv.com/intact-insurance-tops-j-d-power-auto-claims-customer-satisfaction-study/
Car insurance rate cut a promise no one should have believed
TORONTO – OK, hands up all of you who actually believed Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals when they promised NDP Leader Andrea Horwath last year that they’d roll back car insurance rates 15% by August of this year.
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/07/16/car-insurance-rate-cut-a-promise-no-one-should-have-believed