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Grand Chief reflects on Pope’s apology following Vatican visit

By: Patrick Quinn, Nationnews.ca
May 4, 2022

A historic week of meetings with Indigenous leaders from across Canada culminated with Pope Francis expressing his “sorrow and shame” for the...

General

Negligence in Long Term Care Homes

By: Admin
April 27, 2022

When your loved ones are living in a nursing home or long term care home, there is a certain level of care...

General Litigation, Sexual Abuse

How A Lawyer Can Help Support You As A Survivor of Sexual Abuse

By: Admin
April 11, 2022

April is Sexual Abuse Awareness month and at Beckett this month, just as every month, we stand with survivors. Our latest blog...

General Litigation

Insurance Claim Disputes

By: Admin
March 28, 2022

There are certain situations when it is advisable to involve a lawyer with your insurance claim dispute. We break down how and...

General Litigation

Warning Signs of Abuse in Long Term Care Homes

By: Admin
March 14, 2022

Would you know what the signs of neglect look like? If you're concerned about the care that a loved one living in...

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Winter Road Safety Tips

By: Admin
February 22, 2022

The snow, ice, and sleet that is common during the winter season can make it difficult to control your vehicle while driving....

General Litigation

Navigating Winter Slips & Falls

By: Admin
February 9, 2022

Winter brings slippery roads, driveways, and sidewalks. These conditions can lead to dangerous slips and falls that can result in personal injury....

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Outlining Legal Options For Survivors of Sexual Violence

January 28, 2022

On December 19, 2021, Beckett lawyers, Anju Fujioka and Chelsea Hishon, along with Assistant Deputy Crown Attorney Jeremy Carnegie, presented on “Law...

General

A Wolf in Priest’s Clothing: Victim awarded $1 million in lawsuit against disgraced ex-priest Donald Grecco and Diocese of St. Catharines

By: Alison Langley, Niagara Falls Review
January 27, 2022

Victim plans to use the funds to support victims of sexual abuse and to develop initiatives aimed at preventing what happened to...

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Lawsuit chronicles years of alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by Windsor priest

By: Trevor Wilhelm, Windsor Star
January 26, 2022

Val Borrelli needed help. His priest allegedly saw an easy target....

General Litigation

Navigating A Bad Faith Insurance Claim

By: Admin
January 24, 2022

Bad faith insurance claims are a common occurrence but are often hard to understand. At Beckett Lawyers we aim to make sense...

Sexual Abuse

Responding to Sexual Assault Disclosures

By: Admin
January 10, 2022

At Beckett, we have advocated for survivors across Canada for years. Our latest blog outlines steps to take when a loved one...

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