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March 17, 2021 – On February 11, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada denied Co-operators General Insurance Company’s leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Le Treport Wedding & Convention Centre Ltd v Co-operators General Insurance Company. As such, the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Le Treport, rendered on July 29, 2020, stands as good...

March 17, 2021 – This article will discuss the steps involved in conducting an independent forensic investigation, preserving the company’s data and evidence, and obtaining remedies in court to protect the company’s interest pending a potential judgment against the employee. Read More

February 24, 2021 – On December 9, 2020, Alberta’s Bill 37, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act received Royal Assent. The amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act are the first in nearly 20 years, and address long-standing concerns within the construction industry, including payment timelines, lien periods, and adjudication. The Alberta government has stated that changes will help...

February 24, 2021 – When a company first becomes aware of financial irregularities in its business, the first reaction is usually to get to the bottom of the concerns. When the issue is suspected fraud, the increased sensitivity needs a quicker response. In those cases, the company may expose itself to increased risk if the next steps are not...