Morgyn Chandler and Krista Simon, Partners of Hammerco, have been named by The Best Lawyers in Canada for their excellent work in personal injury litigation.
One of Canada’s most trusted peer-review publications, Best Lawyers has been providing comprehensive coverage of top legal talents in Canada and around the world for almost 40 years. It was founded in 1981 with the purpose of recognizing extraordinary lawyers in private practice.
Congratulations to Morgyn and Krista on this honour!
Many businesses have been forced to close, limit their hours, or reduce their capacity. Despite a vaccine, the economic impact will likely continue, particularly in the face of new strains of the virus.
On January 28, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court addressed “inadequacies in current legal responses to internet defamation and harassment” by creating a new tort of internet harassment and cyber bullying.
While the global pandemic has been incredibly disruptive, the Court is embracing these changes and the legal community is using the tools available to move matters through the court system despite challenges.
Interesting reasons for judgment were recently released in the case. In this wills and estates case, a brother and sister entered into a contentious dispute surrounding the estate of their mother.