Monthly Archives: June 2011

Balls Dragged in to Small Claims Court

If this headline caught your attention, you’re not the only one.  Apparently, a Labor MP  in the UK by the name of Ed Balls was taken to Small Claims Court by his landlord.  Click here for the full story on Balls.

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Toronto Small Claims Court Lawyer

The Toronto Small Claims Court is conveniently located off the subway line at 47 Sheppard Avenue East (There is also a courtroom at 45 Sheppard Avenue East). It is advisable to retain a qualified Toronto Small Claims Court lawyer to … Continue reading

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Ruby Dhalla and the Nanny in Small Claims Court

Politician Ruby Dhalla recently found herself as a Defendant fighting the Plaintiff, her nanny, in Brampton Small Claims Court.  Fortunately for her, the deputy sided with her in finding that a settlement agreed to by the Plaintiff a year back was … Continue reading

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Wrongful Dismissal Law

Q. I was dismissed from my employment.  Is that a wrongful dismissal? What can I do about it? The term “wrongful dismissal” can be misleading.  Dismissed employees often believe that when their employment is terminated, they have an automatic right … Continue reading

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Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer

Last year I was contacted by a person who was dismissed from his employment.  While listening to his case I was thinking to myself, “This terminated employee probably can claim upwards of $25,000 based on his years of experience, age, … Continue reading

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Small Claims, Large Breasts

What do Small Claims Court, paralegals and large breasts have in common?  Well, according to one lawyer, alot.  Thomas Gooch, a Chicago lawyer, complained that a paralegal on the opposing lawyer’s team in Small Claims Court is being used simply … Continue reading

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