Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

The Wills and Succession Act ("WSA") came into force in Alberta on February 1, 2012.

A business valuator (or expert in damages quantification) may be retained by more than one party and possibly by parties with opposing interests. In certain situations, for example, matrimonial disputes involving a business or the buy-out of a minority shareholder, professional fees may be reduced through the joint retention of one expert, provided a process is in place to ensure the expert considers the views and comments of the parties in a fair, objective and transparent manner.

British Columbia introduced dependant relief legislation in 1920 and despite varying interpretations by the courts over time, the legislation itself has remained substantially the same as when it was first introduced.

An employee who had been previously disciplined for threatening to bring "ammo" into work, was properly dismissed.

On May 17, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down a significant decision regarding division of powers in labour relations matters.

ed a prOntario’s highest court has released a precedent-setting decision on the scope of the right to freedom of association under section 2(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter).

Plaintiff employee of defendant suffered injuries on the job, which she immediately reported to the defendant and requested medical attention. Two weeks passed before she saw the company doctor who restricted her lifting. A specialist thereafter further reduced the maximum weight she was to lift.

On April 26, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") refused leave to appeal from the reversal of a $36 million environmental class action award against Inco.

On March 29, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal from Ahousaht Indian Band v. Canada (Attorney General), 2011 BCCA 237.

Toronto is a bustling city with a growing population of cyclists. Whether commuting to work, riding for fitness, or enjoying the city's growing network of bike lanes...

Medical professionals are entrusted with our health and well-being, but mistakes can happen. When a healthcare provider's negligence leads to injury, illness, or harm, it may constitute medical malpractice.

Losing a loved one is an unimaginable tragedy, and when that loss is caused by someone else's negligence or wrongful actions, the emotional and financial impact can be overwhelming.