The intersection of disability and criminal law highlights the intricate challenges faced by individuals with disabilities within the legal system, often overlooked or inadequately addressed by the criminal justice system. PooranLaw has…
Since 2019, PooranLaw has been providing free legal services to low-income residents of Ontario with an intellectual disability. Through our I Decide Law ProgramTM, we have assisted over 100 clients with over 325…
PooranLaw recently had the privilege of working on a precedent-setting case involving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits*. The Facts: In this case, two adults, brothers, with dual citizenship (Canadian/US) were receiving…
We are thrilled to be selected as a Canadian Law Awards nominee alongside some great firms in the category of Ontario Law Firm of the Year! The Canadian Law Awards editorial and research teams reviewed…
Since 2019, PooranLaw has been providing free legal services to low-income residents of Windsor-Essex living with an intellectual disability. Thanks to the support of People First of Ontario, we were able to expand…
The Ministry of the Attorney General (the “Ministry”) has invited consultation from community stakeholders to expand the definition of “child” in the Children’s Law Reform Act (“CLRA”). The new definition would include…
In August of 2019, PooranLaw began a free legal services program for residents of Windsor and Essex County. Our pro bono (free) services are built on The I Decide Project, previously offered…
Posted April 7, 2020 In August 2019, PooranLaw began a free legal services program for residents of Windsor and Essex County. Our free (pro bono) services are built on The I Decide…
It has been another busy year for the PooranLaw team as our lawyers delivered seminars in-person and online to a variety of individuals, families and community-based organizations across Ontario. Here are a…
PooranLaw is thrilled to welcome three new associates to our team of dedicated legal advocates. Stephanie Dickson Stephanie will be heading PooranLaw’s new offices in Windsor and London. She is a skilled…
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced a free e-book — the pre-eminent guide to future planning for people with disabilities, Henson Trusts, government benefits, legal decision making, guardianship and more.
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced another free e-book – essential reading to anyone looking to engage or who has engaged a support worker. The book provides a detailed and accessible explanation of the law of employment and contractual relationships, as well as key related considerations respecting insurance, funding, taxes, and much more.