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The Collection Process, Part 2: What Is Garnishment? A Powerful Debt Collection Tool
Garnishment allows judgment creditors to intercept money owed to debtors by third parties, such as banks or employers. While this legal tool can be highly effective for debt collection in certain circumstances, it comes with procedural requirements, exemptions, and practical challenges that creditors must navigate. Understanding when garnishment works best and its limitations is essential for anyone seeking to collect on a judgment in British Columbia.
Canada Litigation
WG
Watson Goepel LLP
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Accès à L’information : La Cour Du Québec Se Prononce Sur La Portée De L’article 22 De La LAI
La Cour du Québec clarifie l'interprétation de l'article 22 de la Loi sur l'accès à l'information en précisant qu'un organisme public n'a pas à démontrer une perte économique pour refuser la divulgation de renseignements. Cette décision facilite l'invocation des exceptions par les organismes publics et les tiers concernés par des demandes d'accès à l'information.
Canada Government
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Wrong Registry, Lost Builders Lien: A Costly Procedural Misstep In A Recent British Columbia Supreme Court Decision
The British Columbia Supreme Court's decision in MGC Contractors Ltd v 1417028 BC Ltd. demonstrates how a procedural misstep can result in the complete loss of lien rights. When a subcontractor filed its enforcement action in the wrong court registry and failed to correct the error within the statutory one-year deadline, the court cancelled the builder's lien despite the claimant's arguments about lack of intentional delay. What does this ruling mean for contractors seeking to protect their statutory remedi
Canada Litigation
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Dentons Canada LLP
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Votre Contrat Prévoit Le Remboursement Intégral De Vos Frais Juridiques Si Vous Obtenez Gain De Cause, Mais Les Tribunaux Pourraient En Décider Autrement : Enseignements Tirés De La Décision La Caille North Point Inc c. 2160806 Alberta Ltd
Une récente décision de la Cour du Banc du Roi de l'Alberta examine les circonstances dans lesquelles les tribunaux peuvent refuser de donner effet à une disposition contractuelle prévoyant le remboursement intégral des frais juridiques. L'affaire soulève des questions importantes sur la proportionnalité des dépens, le niveau de détail requis dans les mémoires de frais et les limites du pouvoir discrétionnaire judiciaire face aux ententes contractuelles
Canada Litigation
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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La spoliation après l’arrêt SS&C Technologies : la Cour suprême du Canada redéfinit le droit de la destruction de la preuve
La Cour suprême du Canada établit un cadre juridique définitif pour traiter la destruction intentionnelle de preuves dans les litiges civils, clarifiant les critères de spoliation et les mécanismes de réparation disponibles. Cette décision historique transforme la façon dont les tribunaux canadiens aborderont la préservation des documents et les conséquences de leur destruction délibérée.
Canada Litigation
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Big Implications For Appeals From Administrative Tribunals
The Supreme Court of Canada has issued a landmark decision in Democracy Watch v Canada that establishes fundamental principles about the constitutional limits of judicial review. This ruling addresses critical questions about the scope and boundaries of courts' authority to review administrative decisions. The decision has significant implications for how Canadian courts will approach judicial review cases going forward.
Canada Litigation
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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The Constitutional Guarantee Of Judicial Review: Democracy Watch v. Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada has established a constitutional guarantee of judicial review, ruling that legislative provisions limiting courts' ability to review administrative decisions on questions of fact and law are unconstitutional. This landmark decision in Democracy Watch v. Canada redefines the boundaries of administrative law and will require re-examination of privative clauses across federal and provincial statutes throughout Canada.
Canada Government
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Wrongful Claims Under Alberta’s Public Works Act: Updates In Respect To Contractor’s Common Law Remedies
The Alberta Court of Appeal has narrowed the scope for common law remedies when improper claims are filed under the Public Works Act, reversing a lower court decision that would have allowed contractors to pursue tort claims for abuse of process. This decision reaffirms existing gaps in the legislation, meaning payments may continue to be withheld from contractors on public works projects due to improper claims, with limited recourse available.
Canada Litigation
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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The Facts, The Facts And The Facts: An Analysis Of The Construction Act’s Transition Provisions
Recent Ontario court decisions have clarified how the Construction Act's transition provisions apply when determining whether projects fall under the former or amended legislation. The interpretation of "improvement," "owner," and procurement timing has significant implications for construction lien rights, prompt payment obligations, and adjudication procedures.
Canada Real Estate
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Dentons Canada LLP
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