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New Youth Football Format Could Reduce Brain Injuries
TackleBar—a new format for youth football—could potentially reduce the risk of concussion injuries among young players. A detailed article about the growing popularity of this emerging sport is available here….
Spring Returns… and Bicyclists Get Ready
The warm, inviting weather of a Toronto spring is not far away. We’re about to enter the prime time for bicyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts to take to the streets….
Autonomous Vehicles: What Will the Future Bring?
The likelihood of highways becoming populated by fully autonomous vehicles is not as far away as most people once thought. Vehicle manufacturers, tech companies, and entrepreneurs fully expect fully autonomous…
Raising Awareness of Brain Injuries in March
Across Canada, March is National Brain Awareness Month. As always, the staff of Cariati Law supports any efforts to help prevent brain injury. In recognition of this health awareness campaign, the Saskatchewan…
New Research into Falls Aims to Prevent Senior Injuries
New efforts in Ontario hope to prevent fall-related injuries among senior citizens. An article detailing these efforts to keep older Canadians safe is available here. Senior citizens are at the…
Cariati Law Releases Informative Download on Marijuana Laws
In October 2018, recreational cannabis use became legal across Canada—currently only the second country to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide. While legalization has gone national, some activities—including impaired driving—remain prohibited. For…
Police Power to Compel Breathalyzer Tests Questioned
The validity of a new law in effect across Canada which allows police to conduct a breathalyzer test on any motorist at any time is now being called into question….
Hamilton, Ontario Reports Increased Number of Impaired Drivers Over Holiday Season
Police in Hamilton, Ontario warn the number of impaired drivers they have encountered over this past holiday season has risen compared to the same timeframe last year. An article detailing…
Distracted and Impaired Drivers Face Stiffer Penalties in 2019
The government of Ontario has now passed harsher penalties for impaired and distracted drivers—responding to advocates who have called for a crackdown in recent years. A detailed article on the…
Self-Driving Uber Vehicles Return to Toronto for Testing
Months after an Arizona woman struck and killed by an autonomous vehicle operated by Uber, the company has resumed testing in the city of Toronto. A detailed article on the…