The Ontario Court of Appeal released a new decision in Benson v Belair Insurance Company Inc. which affirmed that an insured may be entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits when injured in an off-road vehicle accident, even where the accident occurs in a jurisdiction which does not mandate insurance coverage for…

A big step for many growing businesses is the move from self-employed to employer.  In this webinar, Kelly Santini Employment Group cover the essential issue to know before you hire your first employee and how to protect your business from exposure to liability through non-compliance with the law and/or bad…

As of January 1, 2020, the rules governing Simplified Procedure under the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario will change. The highlights include: The monetary limit will increase from $100,000.00 to $200,000.00; The time limit for conducting oral examinations will increase from two hours to three; Trials will be limited to…

Ontario’s Court of Appeal recently clarified in Hunt v Peel Mutual Insurance Company the circumstances in which an insurer has a duty to defend an occupant of a vehicle insured under its policy.  The Facts The appellant was sued by his daughter, a minor, for negligent parenting. This stemmed from…

Kelly Santini LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen Kelly has been granted the designation of Chartered Arbitrator by the ADR Institute of Canada, its highest level of recognition. The designation is a reflection of Steve’s training, experience and body of work. Steve was a Vice-Chair of Ontario’s Licence Appeal…

With the upcoming Federal Election on October 21, 2019, it is important that both employers and employees are aware of their obligations and entitlements with respect to Election Day. Employees are entitled to three consecutive hours to vote on Election Day In Ontario, the voting hours on Election Day are…

When a business starts to gain traction, business owners can face new issues that directly impact the growth of the company and how the business is run.   Related Content Best Practices in Preventing and Managing Litigation for Small and Growing Businesses – Webinar Recording Hiring Your First Employee –…

When someone dies without having made a will, they are referred to as having died “intestate”. When someone dies intestate, administering their estate is more complicated compared to someone who dies having made a will. To begin with, it is highly likely that in order to properly administer an intestate…