Entries by Gil Zvulony

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Rave Review

Gil has done excellent work for us.  At all times he has been thoughtful, thorough, time responsive, and conscientious.  As well, I consider his fees to be very reasonable in the context of his work product.

Criminal Law

Our Toronto Criminal Lawyer Can help you with the following: Highway Traffic Offences Careless Driving Dangerous Driving Reckless Driving Racing Failing to Remain No Insurance Driving While License Under Suspension Hunting & Fishing Offences Offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Criminal Offences Against Public Order Treason Sedition Unlawful Assemblies and Riots Dangerous Substances Piracy […]

Personal Injury Law

If you would like free legal advice about an injury, then feel free to to contact us and a qualified Ontario personal injury lawyer will advise you.

Things to Watch for in a Severance Package

If you have an employment law issue or question, feel free to contact Toronto Employment Lawyer Karen Zvulony for a consultation. If you have been asked to sign a release or have been offered a severance package and would like legal advice regarding your rights then please fill out the Severance Package Review form

Bill C-32 – Changes to the Copyright Act – What it means for Content Creators

Bill C-32, also known as the Copyright Modernization Act, are proposed amendments to the Canada’s Copyright Act. Many consider these changes long overdue. The last time that the Copyright Act was amended was in 1997. Since that time, we have seen the advent of technological powerhouses such as Facebook, Twitter, Skype, YouTube and Google among countless others. Just as these entities have reshaped the way we interact with technology and share information, regulatory guidelines that address these shifts are also essential. Bill C-32 attempts to address these technological trends and the new challenges that they present.

Protecting your Private Information in Ontario

As we move forward into an age where growing portions of lives are becoming increasingly digitized, many holes are becoming apparent in these new information systems. A lot of these holes revolve around issues of personal information and privacy. Because this scenario is relatively novel, many people including policy makers, academics, lawyers and so on, are grappling with the consequences; and more importantly, with avenues by which to remedy apparent wrongs.

Winning Result: Lawyer's Bill Reduced by 95%

Ms. Zvulony was successful in having a previous lawyer’s bill judicially assessed and reduced by a whopping $124,000 (95% of the original bill). The previous lawyer appealed the Assessment Officer’s decision to the Superior Court of Justice. Ms. Zvulony was successful in the Superior Court of Justice where Justice D. Aston said:
“The six accounts rendered by the solicitor totaled $137,054.58. They were assessed at $6,500.00, a reduction of more than $124,000.00. Because of the amounts paid on the interim accounts, the clients are entitled to a refund of $56,021.10 which includes $10,000.00 for the costs of the assessment itself.”
The previous lawyer appealed to The Ontario Court of Appeal. Ms. Zvulony was successful in arguing that Justice Aston’s decision should the upheld by the Court of Appeal of Ontario. The Court of Appeal awarded Ms. Zvulony’s client an additional $5000 in costs.