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July 16, 2014 – The Government of Alberta is working to implement some important changes to the procedures and processes in the Provincial Court of Alberta – Civil Division.  As of August 1, 2014, the Provincial Court ‘s jurisdiction to award damages will be increased from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00. This increased damages limit will have a significant impact on...

June 17, 2014 – The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Hryniak v. Mauldin 2014 SCC 7 represents a renewed emphasis within civil procedure rules to streamline litigation and thereby promote greater judicial efficiency and access to justice. More recently, the Alberta Court of Appeal has affirmed the appropriateness of summary proceedings with its decision in Windsor v....

February 24, 2014 – Termination of an insurance contract typically occurs in one of three circumstances: by natural expiry of the time period specified in the contract, by mutual agreement between insurer and insured, or by unilateral procedure of the insurer. The last of these circumstances may become contentious with an insured, especially when an insured has to find...

February 24, 2014 – This case involved a Plaintiff who was involved in four separate motor vehicle accidents. Since the Plaintiff and the Defendants did not agree on a certified examiner, physicians were appointed by the Superintendent of Insurance. The Plaintiff then insisted that the examinations be videotaped, while the Defendants took the position that the Plaintiff had no...