4/25/2024 4:54:26 PM Strategic Use of Rule 4.33: Knowing when a step has advanced an action By Neil Zimmerman Case citation: Derrick Concrete Cutting & Construction Ltd. v Nexxt Concrete Cutting & Construction Ltd. et al., 2024 ABKB 190 In...
2/22/2024 4:49:48 PM Pipeline Predicaments: A Showdown of Environmental Liability in Alberta's Court of Appeal By David Pick Drew Wilson Case citation: Paramount Resources Ltd v Grey Owl Engineering Ltd, 2024 ABCA 60 When the polluter pays for the clean-up costs of a...
1/24/2024 3:46:38 PM In Pursuit of Fairness: Revised Test for Dismissal of Proceedings for Want of Prosecution by the BC Court of Appeal By Amrit Kalra Case citation: Giacomini Consulting Canada Inc. v. The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 3173, 2023 BCCA 473 Rule 22-7(7) of the Supreme Court...
1/18/2024 3:48:10 PM Battle for Redevelopment: Restrictive Covenants vs. Municipal Planning Policies By Marny Paul Case citation: Howse v Calgary (City), 2022 ABQB 551, Howse v Calgary (City), 2023 ABCA 379 Before municipalities adopted statutory...
11/8/2023 4:07:10 PM The Road to Clarity for Municipal Immunity under the MGA: Pyke v. Calgary (City) By Molly Clark Written by Molly Clark, AssociateCase citation: Pyke v. Calgary (City), 2023 ABCA 304, The long-awaited appeal decision of Pyke v....
9/26/2023 6:12:30 PM Key Insights for Insurance Adjusters: Lessons from a Property Damage Coverage Dispute By Amrit Kalra Written by Amrit Kalra, Associate Case citation: Tremblett v. TD Insurance Direct Agency Ltd., 2023 BCSC 1366 Insurance adjusters play a...
8/30/2023 3:56:56 PM Navigating Time and Terrain: Limitation Defence Succeeds Because Plaintiff Knew of Hazard Before Injury Occurred | 2023 ABKB 218 By Kara Shaw Written by Kara Shaw, Associate Case citation: Simmons v Homes by Avi (Edmonton) GP Inc, 2023 ABKB 218 Recent developments in Alberta...
8/2/2023 9:09:54 PM Unraveling the Aftermath of a Property Loss Claim | Eaglestone v. Intact Insurance, 2022 BCSC 2007 By Hassan Khan Written by Hassan A. Khan, Associate In the aftermath of a fire, the claims process can be confusing and difficult to understand. Most...
7/25/2023 2:46:12 PM Triable Issues & Legal Clocks: Park Place Condo Roof Dispute Examined By Duncan Taylor Written by Duncan Taylor, Associate and Courtney R. Chrusch, Associate An ongoing dispute over a leaky roof between a condominium board...
7/12/2023 3:16:09 PM Just When I Thought I Was Out… | Parks v McAvoy By Drew Wilson Written by Drew Wilson, Associate and Sarah Rhydderch, Summer Student In Parks v McAvoy, 2023 ABCA 211, the Alberta Court of Appeal...
7/6/2023 5:07:02 PM Use of Social Media Evidence at Trial By Shad Chapman Written by Shad Chapman, Olivia Brassard & Julia Pratt July 5, 2023 Social media evidence can be instrumental in challenging the...
6/29/2023 5:25:32 PM Easements and Utility Rights of Way By Lorne Randa Ensuring future access to municipal utilities and infrastructure By Lorne Randa, Partner, Brownlee LLP What a paradox it would be to...