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Fridays with Rogers Partners

rpllpadmin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

At our weekly meeting, Nathan Ching discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Carr Law P.C. et al. v. Certas Home and Auto Ins. Co., 2026 ONSC 2203. The case is among the first of its kind to discuss business interruption coverage resulting from an organized crime attack on property […]

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Welcoming Our 2026–2027 Articling Students

rpllpadmin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:09:48 +0000

We are excited to introduce our new articling students: Nathan Ching, Amanda Chiu, Kate Ferguson, and Jack Haddad. Over the coming year, Nathan, Amanda, Kate, and Jack will work alongside our lawyers on a broad range of insurance defence and civil litigation matters, gaining practical experience while contributing to the work of our firm and […]

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Rogers Partners Welcomes Angie Ortiz-Romero and Namrita Taggar

rpllpadmin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:35:53 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Angie Ortiz-Romero and Namrita Taggar have joined Rogers Partners LLP as our newest associates. Angie and Namrita each bring excellent academic achievements, strong advocacy experience, and a passion for litigation. We are excited to have them on our team and look forward to supporting them as they build their […]

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Field of “Beams”: Court Denies Claim of Plaintiff Blinded By the Light During Rec-League Softball Game

rpllpadmin — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:58:10 +0000

By Michael Kryworuk In May 2026, Justice Mark L. Edwards released his decision in Kolsen v. The Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth et al, 2026 ONSC 2729. This decision concerned the trial of a matter whereby the plaintiff was struck in the eye by a baseball while playing in an adult recreational league. […]

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Bifurcation: Another Tool in the Toolbelt

rpllpadmin — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:49:22 +0000

By Zoe Panday Often in our practice, we are seeking to manage complex proceedings where multiple claims are issued relating to the same loss. Actions can move at different paces and face different procedural hurdles. Both counsel and the court are tasked with addressing these issues with a view to preventing inconsistent results and reducing […]

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No Witness Affidavit? If your trial is under Simplified Procedure, you might have a problem

rpllpadmin — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:36:04 +0000

By Susan McKelvey A recent Endorsement by Associate Justice Rappos following a case conference in Gray v Liontos,[1] exposes a potential problem for matters proceeding to a Summary Trial under Rule 76.12 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Specifically, where a witness is not cooperative in providing their evidence via affidavit, Rule 76 does not […]

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Rolling in the Diep: When an Automobile Accident isn’t an Automobile Claim

rpllpadmin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:41:16 +0000

By Shannon Mascarenhas Lawyers often find themselves litigating the meaning of a handful of simple words. To non-lawyers, these disputes can appear unnecessarily academic. However, when the same incident can be found to arise from the “use or operation of an automobile” for the purposes of entitlement to statutory accident benefits, yet not constitute an […]

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2026 Summer Social

rpllpadmin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:08:06 +0000

Our team enjoyed an afternoon at Rogers Centre yesterday for our annual Summer Social, cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays. The event provided a great opportunity for colleagues from across the firm to connect, catch up, and enjoy a fun day at the ballpark. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the summer season and […]

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2026 End of Term Dinner

rpllpadmin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:10:43 +0000

Several lawyers from Rogers Partners LLP were pleased to attend The Advocates’ Society’s End of Term Dinner last night. The evening brought together advocates and members of the judiciary in a setting that highlighted the hallmarks of our profession: collegiality and professionalism. We always appreciate opportunities to participate in events that foster strong professional relationships […]

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Demeanor Remains Relevant When Assessing Credibility at Examinations for Discovery

rpllpadmin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:15:12 +0000

By Shane Marston After completing examinations for discovery, my clients will often ask how the witnesses presented during the examinations—did they come across as credible? Discussion of the relevance of demeanor at examinations for discovery is limited in the case law. There is a large volume of research and discussion surrounding the assessment of a […]

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