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July 24, 2016 – Shannon v. Canadian Medical Protective Association, 2016 NBQB 4 The plaintiff, Shirley Shannon, had been sexually assaulted by her psychiatrist Dr. Akoto. Shannon suffered emotional and mental distress as a result of the sexual assaults and attempted suicide resulting in extensive physical injuries. Dr. Akoto fled the jurisdiction. Shannon obtained a default judgment against Dr....
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July 24, 2016 – Over the past year or so, a series of Canadian decisions have caused lawyers, judges and legal commentators to refocus on the issue of expert evidence in litigation. From the interaction of expert witnesses with the people who pay their fees, to concerns with the quality and usefulness of the evidence they provide, our system...
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June 17, 2016 – The legal tests for liability in the sports world have evolved. The new, less-predictable standards may mean increased risks for the associations which govern. So what has changed, and what can organizations do to protect themselves? Read more
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June 17, 2016 – Graillon v. Agence du revenu du Québec, 2016 QCCQ 430 The Court of Quebec rejected the appeal of two notices of assessment because the private group insurance purchased by a university student through his student union does not exonerate him from paying the basic premium for the public system under the Act respecting prescription drug...