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November 16, 2020 – Whether you are handling a first party claim or a third party claim, managing litigation with a self-represented party (“self-rep”) creates its own set of challenges beyond those expected in the normal course of any claims process.  Often, the self-rep is straightforward, easy to work and resolution comes easily, however, these cases are not the...

November 16, 2020 – On September 15, 2020, the High Court of Justice rendered its judgment in a test case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) to determine whether various policies held by small businesses would cover business interruption-related losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The case was heard over a two-week period commencing July 20, 2020. Read...

November 16, 2020 – Following the Weir-Jones decision which set out the most recent test in Alberta for summary judgment, there has been some confusion in the legal community as to how the Weir-Jones test is to be applied. The recent decision of Hannam v. Medicine Hat School District No. 76, 2020 ABCA 343 [Hannam] clarifies the law as it relates to summary judgment, as well...

November 16, 2020 – The government of Alberta recently introduced Bill 41 to update the Insurance Act, proposing various changes to the automobile insurance industry. Read More