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May 25, 2021 – An insurer’s right of subrogation is one of the cornerstones of a contract of insurance. Once the insurer has indemnified the insured, the right of subrogation allows the insurer to “step into the shoes of the insured” and claim against the relevant third party in order to recoup some or all of the indemnity payments...

April 30, 2021 – Slip & falls are amongst the most common insurance claim made in Canada. While the legal framework for defending these claims varies by province, the fundamental approach to take can be applied in any jurisdiction. In this Young-RMC webinar for insurers new to litigation and working with external counsel, our panel covered: Actions to take...

April 19, 2021 – The level of disruption unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic on commerce worldwide has been, indisputably, unprecedented. Canada is no exception. The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses recently estimated that more than “200,000 Canadian Business could close permanently during the COVID-19 crisis”, a figure which could grow in the event that restrictive shutdown orders continue to...

April 19, 2021 – Blaney McMurtry LLP is very proud to announce that their Managing Partner, Maria Scarfo, was named as Excellence Awardee in the Female Trailblazer category of the Canadian Law Awards 2021. A true trailblazer, Maria is Blaney McMurtry’s first female Managing Partner. In this capacity, she has proven immensely effective in guiding our downtown Toronto firm...