The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial judge’s decision to deny a plaintiff’s entire claim under her home insurance policy. The plaintiff made a false declaration to her insurer relating to additional living expenses (“ALE”), which amounted to fraud. [more] Full article
In the recent decision, Furtado v. Lloyd’s Underwriters, 2023 ONSC 5803, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has provided insight on the issue of when an insured under a Directors ... [more] Full article
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently provided clarification about the application of an amendment to the Insurance Act, in particular a provision that came into force in 2018 to limit ... [more] Full article
A recent ruling of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides clarification about when an individual action should be allowed to continue, despite the presence of pending class actions that ... [more] Full article
Adam’s litigation practice includes a range of matters involving civil and commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, administrative law, competition law, and insurance defence. Adam joined AGM having completed his articles at a leading international law firm and graduated from the McGill University Faculty of Law.
Masiel, a Partner of the firm, has a broad commercial litigation practice and represents both national and international clients in a variety of complex business matters. Masiel has expertise in cases involving shareholder disputes, contract disputes, corporate fraud, commercial leasing and real property disputes, breach of trust, professional negligence, D&O claims, and employment matters. Masiel is a tough-minded advocate dedicated to obtaining results for her clients.
Jeanette joins Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP from Osgoode Hall Law School. Throughout law school, she participated in various moots and was part of the oral advocacy club. During her education, she strived to assist entrepreneurs in the business law clinic. Prior to starting her articles, she gained experience conducting hearings for Small Claims Court matters. Jeanette looks forward to putting her business skills and passion for advocacy to use in the firm’s practice areas.
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