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From Post to Proof: Social Media Posts as Evidence in Injury Claims

July 4, 2025

People can share almost every part of their lives online, inviting others to view, comment on, and like their content. However, behind the bright display of pictures and videos, social media has had an increasingly important role in litigation. These implications are shown in the case of Mohamud v Juskey, 2023 ONSC 4414. Haweya Mohamud, […]

Trade Trouble? How Local Policies and Legal Help Can Keep You Moving

Karen Shedden July 4, 2025 No Comments

The ongoing trade difficulty with the United States has brought significant uncertainty for businesses in Ontario. With back-and-forth tariff talks between Canada and the U.S., global relations have added yet…

Understanding Rowan’s Law: Promoting Safety During Concussion Awareness Month

Karen Shedden July 4, 2025 No Comments

June was Concussion Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the often-overlooked dangers of head injuries through the powerful and tragic story of Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old high…

Welcome to the firm Sandro!

Karen Shedden July 3, 2025 No Comments

My name is Sandro Pierini, I am a first-year law student at the University of Western Ontario, and I am excited to be joining Daniel & Partners LLP as a…

Branching Into Trouble: Legal issues with Boundary Trees

Karen Shedden June 27, 2025 No Comments

Boundary trees are trees that are planted between adjoining lands and are governed by section 10 of the Forestry Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.26. If boundary trees are planted or…

Welcome to the firm Ilena!

Sarah Draper May 12, 2025 No Comments

Hello! My name is Ilena Ricker-Singh, and I am excited to join Daniel & Partners LLP as a 1L Summer student for 2025. I am currently a first-year law student…

Welcome to the firm Ali!

Sarah Draper April 29, 2025 No Comments

Hello! My name is Ali Shaver, and I am excited to be joining Daniel & Partners LLP as a Summer Law Student for 2025. I’ve grown up in St. Catharines…

2025 James Draper Memorial Award

Sarah Draper April 29, 2025 No Comments

This year’s winner of the James Draper Memorial Award is Caroline Jennings of Ridley College for her project “Algae v. Fossil Fuel”. Congratulations Caroline! Sarah J. Draper and her family are…

The Slayer Rule

Sarah Draper November 25, 2024 No Comments

The Slayer Rule in Ontario: Ensuring Justice in Estate Law Imagine a scenario where a person stands to inherit from someone they’ve harmed or even killed. In Ontario, as in…

R v. Pike

Sarah Draper November 13, 2024 No Comments

Cellphones, tablets, and laptops have become like modern-day diaries. They contain information about your likes and dislikes, your messages, your favourite and least favourite photos, and maybe even that juicy…

Are Pets Considered Property?

Sarah Draper November 12, 2024 No Comments

Last summer, we wrote about an impending application to determine the ownership of a dog following its owner’s death. The decision, Carvalho v. Verma, has recently been released. This decision…

Remembering Those Who Served: A Tribute on Remembrance Day

Sarah Draper November 11, 2024 No Comments

Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country. We reflect on their bravery in the face of…

Belford Alexander Draper: Telegraphist Aboard the HMS Puncher and Veteran of the Murmansk Run

Sarah Draper November 9, 2024 No Comments

As Remembrance Day approaches, we honour our partner Sarah Draper’s grandfather Belford Alexander Draper. Belford Alexander Draper served as a telegraphist in the Royal Navy during World War II. His…