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January 10, 2022 – A lot has changed since 1997, the year a group of independent law firms with dedicated insurance defence practices joined together to form Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC).  But the goals of RMC remain unchanged – to work together to provide Canadian and international insurers with best-in-class insurance defence expertise in every market in...

October 29, 2021 – After 18 months of pandemic isolation, many Canadians are once again enjoying evenings out in bars, clubs and even house parties. With this pent-up demand for late-night social connection once again being satisfied comes the return of commercial and social host liability risk. In addition to alcohol-related risks, commercial hosts must now also contend with...

August 23, 2021 – Whether there is coverage for a loss depends on its cause: did the roof collapse because of snow or wind? Was the plaintiff injured because of the insured’s negligent driving or because of some other act? Insurers issue policies that set out the type of risk they are willing to insure, and exclude those perils...

May 25, 2021 – Blaney McMurtry is proud to be ranked as one of the top 5 law firms in Canadian Lawyer magazine’s 2021 survey of the Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firms. Blaney McMurtry has consistently been ranked in this biennial survey, conducted through an extensive survey process. Read More