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Telematics a bridge to ‘an inevitable future for the insurance industry’ report predicts

The use of telematics technology in auto coverage, and the usage-based insurance (UBI) model, will “act as bridges toward an inevitable future” for the industry, in which “non-traditional” companies could “enter and disrupt” the risk management business, Aite Group LLC suggested in a new report.

SCC issues ‘big change’ to contract law

Arbitrators and trial judges should have the last word in most cases that turn on the interpretation of contracts, the Supreme Court of Canada has found.

http://www.lawtimesnews.com/201408114130/headline-news/scc-issues-big-change-to-contract-law

Chronic Pain: Why aren’t I getting any sympathy for my problems?

A recent CBC News story cited that chronic pain impacts one in five Canadians. That’s a helluva a lot of Canadians who have to deal with chronic pain. In case you’re wondering, “helluva” is NOT a legal term.

http://www.torontoinjurylawyerblog.com/2014/08/chronic-pain-why-arent-i-getting-any-sympathy-for-my-problems.html

ICBC Doctor Found To Be “More Of An Advocate Than An Independent Professional”

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/tag/advocacy-in-the-guise-of-opinion

Ontario Rehab Alliance response to KPMG re auto insurance

Ontario Rehab Alliance ORA Response to KPMG Survey

Ontario Trial Lawyers submission to KPMG re auto insurance

Ontario Trial Lawyers Association OTLA KPMG Submission. July 2014

Ontario Psychological Association response to KPMG re auto insurance

OPA Response to KPMG PDF re Auto Insurance-July 30

If a Self-Driving Car Gets in an Accident, Who—or What—Is Liable?

The carmaker, the car owner, or the robot car itself? On the surprisingly not-crazy argument for granting robots legal personhood.

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/if-a-self-driving-car-gets-in-an-accident-who-is-legally-liable/375569/?utm_source=howtogeek&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

Medical pot plants not covered by insurance, Ontario man learns the hard way

TORONTO – If your TV is stolen, your insurance should cover it. If your jewelry is snatched, it’s almost certainly covered under your homeowner’s policy.

But your expensive marijuana plants? Who knew — turns out they’re barely covered at all.

http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/straighttalk/archives/2014/08/20140809-171212.html

Disabled? Read this

You may be eligible for a tax credit going back 10 years

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/08/10/disabled-read-this