With the Cannabis Act relaxing the rules around personal marijuana use, some may believe that this means the government will allow free rein.  Just because cannabis legalization is taking effect, there are still penalties involved for certain acts involving cannabis. The purpose of the Cannabis Act is to help regulate the use, distribution, possession, and… Read More

Thousands of healthy babies are born each year in Canada. Unfortunately, complications during labour and delivery cause severe, lasting effects for the infant and family. Although a lawsuit can’t restore someone’s health or take away the pain of an untimely and tragic death, it can hold the responsible parties accountable. Birth trauma lawsuits can also… Read More

Being criminally charged is an intimidating process that should be guided by an experienced defense lawyer to ensure the best possible outcome. The criminal charge process is difficult to navigate without education and experience. Without legal representation, a person facing criminal conviction in any situation may experience more severe penalties and longer sentences. The criminal… Read More

The term medical malpractice is used to describe an incident when a health care professional or provider is neglectful in providing appropriate treatment for a patient, fails to take appropriate action, or gives subpar treatment that results in the harm, injury, or death of the individual. Defining medical malpractice: Canada’s situation In most cases, a… Read More

Slip and fall accidents can be traumatic, both physically and emotionally. After the initial shock of the fall goes away, it’s important to take the proper actions. These actions are important should there be legal proceedings. Slip and Fall Accidents – review the area To begin, you want to review the area. Determine if factors… Read More

You may encounter documents or application instructions that require you to attend before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public in Manitoba. It is important that you ensure you make an appointment with the right individual before submitting your documents. Commissioner for Oaths In Manitoba, a Commissioner for Oaths is certified to witness signatures on… Read More

Adults are not the only group of individuals associated with medical malpractice situations. Unfortunately, infants are also subject to instances of malpractice. When you have a child that is injured due to medical negligence, it is important to take action on their behalf. Learning what constitutes infant injury medical malpractice will help you to make… Read More

If you are involved in a lawsuit – ie: medical malpractice or personal injury legal case, you may be subject to discovery. An examination for discovery is a question and answer session to gather evidence. The lawyer for one party will question the adverse individual and vice versa. The goal is to collect facts that… Read More

There are three levels of courts in Manitoba: Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench (includes Small Claims Court), and Court of Appeal. The Manitoba Courts website is a great resource for answers to common legal questions, offers guides for self-represented persons, and provides background and contact information for each Manitoba court level and locations across… Read More

As a lawyer, it is so easy to find myself in the legalese bog. What is the legalese bog? It is the written and verbal language used by the legal profession and filled with legal terms such as “examinations for discovery”, “mitigation of damages”, “apportionment of liability”, “pre-trial conferences”, “family property references”, etc., not to mention… Read More