Civil Banter
This is Civil Banter with Hamish and Stan, two associate lawyers at Nelligan Law practicing civil litigations and all things injuries and insurance.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
I Spy With My Legal Eye..
In this episode of Civil Banter, Hamish and Stan pull back the curtain on one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) aspects of personal injury lawsuits: surveillance.
They cover:
- What surv…
Pour Choices: When a Party Turns into a Lawsuit
Can you be sued for hosting a party where a guest drinks too much and causes harm?
In this episode, civil litigators Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings dig into social host liability - the lega…
The Dog Days of Summer
In Episode 8 of Civil Banter, Hamish and Stan explore the ins and outs of dog owner liability in Ontario.
Whether you're a dog owner, a dog walker, a landlord, or someone who's been injured in a dog-r…
The Accident Benefits Bonanza, Part 2
Hosts: Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings
Topic: Civil Banter, Episode 7: Accident Benefits Bonanza – Part 2
In this follow-up to Part 1, Hamish and Stanford continue their deep dive into Ontari…
The Accident Benefits Bonanza, Part 1
Hosts: Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings
Topic: In this episode of Civil Banter, our hosts Hamish and Stan take a deep dive into the Ontario accident benefits system including how it works, wh…
Minor Collisions, Major Problems
Hosts: Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings
Topic: In this episode of Civil Banter, Hamish and Stan break down a recent personal injury case where the plaintiff suffered an aggravated elbow injur…
Show Me The Interest
Hosts: Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings
Topic: In this technical but timely episode of Civil Banter, Hamish and Stanford explore the evolving world of prejudgment interest in civil litigation…
The Cost of Proving Injury
Hosts: Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings
Topic: Dive into the intricacies of civil law with Hamish and Stanford, associate lawyers at Nelligan Law, in this engaging episode of Civil Banter. Th…
When the Law Gets Personal
Hosts: Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings
What You'll Learn
- The details of a complex family and contract law case involving the enforceability of contracts and the appeals process.
- Insights into …
Breaking Down the Dollars. The Real Value of General Damages in Civil Litigation
Hosts: Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings
What You'll Learn
- The roles and responsibilities of associate lawyers specializing in civil litigation, personal injury, and insurance law at Nelligan L…