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Lawyer not accountable for client’s tax liability on employment debt forgiveness (Waters v. Furlong)
Thursday, October 12, 2023James R.G. CookLitigationProfessional Liability, Solicitor Negligence
In Waters v Furlong, 2023 ONSC 3908 (CanLII), the plaintiff was a certified public accountant (CPA) who...
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Negligence claim against lawyer who obtained restraining order against a non-party dismissed
Thursday, October 27, 2022Stephen A. Thiele, Anna Husa, Gavin J. Tighe, K.C.LitigationNegligence, Professional Liability, Duty of Care, Non-client
Causes of action typically require a plaintiff to prove specific elements in order to succeed. In a claim for negligence, the plaintiff must prove (i) that there was a duty of care owed by...
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