A few months ago, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) passed new contingency fee rules to improve transparency and fairness for clients. Standardizing contingency fee agreements will also make it easier for accident victims to compare personal injury lawyers. With a contingency agreement, you only pay …

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The recent trend for civil jury notices to be struck conditionally or provisionally will help move cases along, says Easy Legal Finance President, Larry Herscu. “Taking a ‘wait and see’ approach is a reasonable compromise given the backlogs caused by COVID-19,” he says. “It’s a growing …

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Although travel restrictions have loosened and most provinces are trying to return to normal, many Canadians will face another summer of road trips and camping or cottaging. For those not yet comfortable with air travel or staying in hotels, your annual family vacation …

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Time will tell how the Insurance Company of British Columbia’s (ICBC) new no-fault system will impact accident victims but policyholders may want to investigate extended insurance options for further protection and peace of mind, says Larry Herscu, President of Easy Legal Finance. ICBC’s “Enhanced Care coverage” …

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