Mark Thorley is a Scottish solicitor and part-time Sheriff.[1] He also co-founded the firm Blacklock Thorley in 1992 and then Thorley Stephenson in 2005,[2] before joining Anderson Strathern as a Director in 2023. Career Upon completion of an LLB Honours degree and a Dip LP, Thorley spent six years with Balfour & Manson specialising in reparation,
In response to the rising COVID-19 cases, a declaration of Emergency was made on January 12, 2021, for all of Ontario. With the declaration of Emergency came new provincial restrictions on January 14, 2021. In light of these restrictions, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice had suspended jury trials until
Choosing the right digital marketing agency for your law firm is one of the most important decisions you will make when undertaking your first round of online marketing. Not only does it depend on the width and breadth of your budget, but your target market and strategy for attracting new
If you are a litigation paralegal or a trial attorney, you will have many different transcripts that you need to summarize. If you have a heavy workload choosing a depo translating company like 4 Corners, Depo can help. Summarizing for various law firms nationwide, they can provide you the assistance
Burns happen for a variety of reasons, and oftentimes it can cause bodily harm. It would be a good idea to consult some burn injury lawyers to see what kind of a case you may have. How Can Burns Occur There are many different ways that people can get burned:
The COVID-19 pandemic has put incredible strain on health care systems, in Ontario and across the world. In response, many governments and health professional regulators have adopted creative approaches to licensing doctors and other health care providers, so that as many competent front-line workers as possible are available to fight
Bogoroch & Associates LLP strongly believes that victims of medical malpractice are entitled to access to justice. The information in this article is based primarily on medical malpractice law in Ontario, Canada: If you have been injured due to potential medical malpractice, you should be aware of the applicable “limitation
In today’s unpredictable times, it is essential to have a lawyer. Even if you approach life cautiously, there are situations that you need the services of a legal professional. Unfortunately, searching for the right lawyer can feel overwhelming. A simple online search can present you with many choices. And as
The rules and regulations regarding cost management and the filing of a cost budget submission in England & Wales are clear and concise however numerous cases still miss the mark and budgets are still filed or served late. Typically, cases with a pleaded value of £50,000 or less are filed
Performance improvement procedures (“PIPs”) are known by a variety of names: performance improvement plans, capability procedures, improvement plans, and more. This article explains what performance improvement procedures are, what your rights are, and what you should look out for if you’re participating in a PIP. Links to further sources of
Have you ever considered using a secure client portal at your law firm? If not, then surely you should take that into your law practice soon. With so much to deliver, the client portal is the new element that clients look for in a law firm nowadays. What exactly does
Divorce is not a simple decision, nor should it be easily taken. Determining whether divorce is the solution for your marital problems is important. You need to first seek expert advice such as from marriage counseling. If you considering divorce, it’s necessary to have a realistic view of the situation,
Your employees are the backbone of your enterprise. And as they spend a large portion of their days working hard, whether they’re chasing deadlines, filling in spreadsheets, managing teams or completing hard, physical labour, they all deserve a straightforward and uncomplicated working career that they can use to pay their
A settlement agreement is a legal contract issued by an employer and sets out the key terms and conditions to end a relationship or resolve a dispute with an employee. The employee will usually be awarded a sum of money for signing the agreement. [Editor’s note: For some of the
New post regarding IP law and practice by Christopher Heer & Annette Latoszewska, based on IP law in Ontario, Canada and general IP and business principles. With businesses competing on a global scale, the value of intellectual property, now more than ever, cannot be overstated. Intellectual property rights can help
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