Author Archives: Scott Morishita
Concussion Time Bomb in NFL
The NFL concussion lawsuits are back in the news. Another tragic suicide has occurred, this one by ex-player Ray Easterling who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Suffering from long term brain injuries, Easterling is best known as a … Continue reading
Snowmobile Safety
The Vancouver Sun reports that a snowmobiler was fined $4000 for causing a fatal accident with a pedestrian near Winnipeg last January. The driver pleaded guilty to a careless operation charge under Manitoba’s Off-Road Vehicles Act. He was travelling 70 … Continue reading
Judges Turn to Facebook
Last week, we commented on the importance of managing your privacy settings on Social Media sites like Facebook. This week, I want to highlight the increasing role that Facebook is playing in Canadian courts. To get a better sense of the … Continue reading
Road tripping this Summer?
The Globe & Mail recently reported on a few preventative measures to take before hitting the road this summer. The article suggests that close to 900,000 Canadian motorists will be stranded at the side of the road, many of them … Continue reading