General Litigation, Sexual Abuse

Compensation for Victims of Sexual Misconduct: Special Damages

By: Chelsea Hishon
November 14, 2024

This is the third and last article in this series which focuses on compensation for victims of sexual abuse. In cases of...

Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse Support Tips

By: Mackenzie Matheson
November 14, 2024

It can be difficult to know what to do when someone you care about has disclosed to you that he or she...

Sexual Abuse

Vulnerable Victims

By: Rob Talach
October 11, 2024

Sexual abuse is unfortunately a plague which spans all corners of the globe, all sexes and all socio-economic classes. That being said,...

Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse

Western University Homecoming 2024

By: Admin
September 27, 2024

Western Homecoming is this weekend. Welcome back all the students and staff for another incredible school year. Many of our lawyers and...

Sexual Abuse

Warning Signs of Grooming at School

By: Dallas Lee
September 12, 2024

Grooming is when a perpetrator builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust as a way to commit sexual...

News, Sexual Abuse

Six decades later, local victim of notorious predatory priest gets some justice — and peace

By: SooToday
September 11, 2024

Decades of shame and guilt prompted a former Sault Ste. Marie man to seek justice through the courts after coming forward as...

Sexual Abuse

Making Institutions pay for Sexual Abuse

By: Aaron Lealess
September 6, 2024

Perpetrators of sexual abuse are legally responsible for the damage caused by the abuse. But what about institutions? Perpetrators of abuse are...

News, Sexual Abuse

Former Caledon, Ont. teacher charged in historical sexual assault case involving a minor

By: CTV News Toronto
September 4, 2024

A 64-year-old teacher as been charged in connection with a historical sexual assault involving a minor in Caledon, Ont....

Sexual Abuse

Staying Safe at School: Reporting Sexual Assault

By: Admin
August 19, 2024

As the new school year begins, we expect that there are safety procedures in place to protect the students from sexual abuse...

Sexual Abuse

World Day Against Trafficking

By: Chelsea Hishon
July 25, 2024

July 30, 2024, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This campaign focuses on raising awareness of the causes and vulnerabilities associated...