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Buying a Car > Basics of Purchase and Sale Contracts > Dealership Negotiations

Our thanks to Mr. Eric Lai and the Toronto Star Wheels section for allowing us to provide a response to one of their reader’s questions last Saturday, July 11, 2009.  The article is here and also in PDF format.

In Ontario, car buyers should review the Sale of Goods Act when dealing with new car and used car purchase and sale contractual disputes.

If the buyer here had felt that his/her case was strong, a lawsuit could have been started in Small Claims Court. … Continue Reading

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Your New Vehicle is a “Lemon Car”. Do you Arbitrate or Sue in a Lawsuit?

Our thanks to Mr. Eric Lai and the Toronto Star Wheels section for allowing us to provide a response to one of their reader’s questions last Saturday, June 27, 2009.  The article is hereand also in PDF format.

The term “lemon car” refers to legislation in various US states that specifically deal with when a new car is deficient and needs to be replaced/refunded by the manufacturer.  The legislation differs from US state to state, but in essence their laws try to set up objective standards (i.e.… Continue Reading

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Am I Responsible for This Car Accident? (I Was Rear-Ended)

Thank you to Mr. Eric Lai and the Toronto Star Wheels section for allowing us to respond to a reader’s question last Saturday, June 20, 2009. You can find the article here or in PDF form.

Basically, how do you dispute the fault assigned to you by your insurance company?

If you are found “at fault” for an accident by your insurance company, it can affect how much you’ll receive for your property damage (i.e. your car is a total loss) and also affect your insurance premiums.… Continue Reading

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Tow Truck Operators > Their Duties and Your Rights

Our Firm answered a reader’s question posed to Mr. Eric Lai of the Toronto Star’s Wheels Section on Saturday, June 13, 2009 – you’ll find the article here or in PDF form.

For reference, a previous blog dealt with some issues regarding tow truck drivers.

Different cities in Ontario have different rules for regulating tow trucks in their city.  That may change soon as new proposed legislation – Bill 87, Towing Industry Act, 2008 – has passed second reading in Ontario.… Continue Reading

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Consul General of Greece in Toronto

It was our pleasure to meet the Consul General of Greece, Mr. Dimitris Azemopoulos, on June 10, 2009 in Toronto – find photo here.

The Consulate General of Greece in Toronto plays a valuable role in the community and we wish Mr. Azemopoulos all the best and offer our support of his important endeavours.

See our previous blog regarding the Consul General’s recent address to the HCLA.

George Bougadis
Toronto Insurance Litigation Lawyer… Continue Reading

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CASAL Gala Attended by the Attorney General of Ontario

Over 150 lawyers and judges attended the Canadian Association of South Asian Lawyers (CASAL) first inaugural dinner on May 29, 2009 at the Brampton Marriott to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month.

The chief guest of the evening was The Honourable Chris Bentley, Attorney General of Ontario, as announced in our previous blog entry.

A picture of The Honourable Chris Bentley, Attorney General of Ontario and Vice President of CASAL Joga Chahal is found here.

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, CASAL at its first inaugural dinner, acknowledged the achievements and excellence of South Asians in law and the legal profession by honouring four Judges representing the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Ontario Court of Justice.… Continue Reading

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