This decision protects the ability of individuals who have suffered violence within a marriage to resolve the separation or divorce proceedings without barring them to bring a future claim relating to assault that occ...
Childhood sexual abuse or assault can have far-reaching effects that are unique to each survivor. Survivors often experience a range of emotions, including shame, guilt, depression, and anger.
The Court of King’s Bench in Saskatchewan has ordered Daylan Heidel to pay his ex-partner $160,000, the largest sum ever awarded in a revenge porn case in Canada. Hammerco explains.
Hammerco Lawyers has partnered with a top American law firm to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention in the US and Canadian National Baptist Convention in Canada.
Practicing in a trauma-informed manner is central to our civil sexual assault practice. We aim to provide a safe space for survivors to get answers to their questions and explore their legal options.
Hammerco Lawyers is investigating allegations of sexual assault by one or more corrections officers at the Fraser Valley Institution for Women in Abbotsford between 2005 to 2020.
A news report from Prince Edward Island says that province could become the first place in Canada where non-disclosure agreements could become limited in cases of sexual misconduct.
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.
Class action cases will likely increase as more victims seek justice for systemic abuse and discrimination