Publications

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, October 27, 2026 – Effective January 1, 2026, the Law Society of Saskatchewan has the authority to grant limited licenses to individuals who are not lawyers, authorizing them to provide certain legal services within a defined scope of practice. For insurance adjusters, claims professionals, and insurers operating in Saskatchewan, this new framework may affect how individuals obtain legal assistance....

McKercher LLP, Stein Monast, SVR Lawyers, Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, October 08, 2026 – Condominium losses are rarely straightforward. When a fire, flood or other major loss occurs, adjusters are often left sorting through a web of competing obligations involving the condominium corporation, the unit owner, tenants, insurers, property managers and contractors. In this webinar, RMC lawyers examines the legal and insurance issues that arise in condominium claims. Using real-world examples, our presenters will explain who is responsible for what, where coverage begins and ends, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that can delay claims and increase costs. Topics include: The respective responsibilities of the condominium corporation, unit owners, tenants and property managers Standard unit definitions and why they matter Betterments and improvements: who pays to replace them? Deductibles, chargebacks and when unit owners may be responsible Fire losses and other common condominium claims Determining what belongs to the corporation versus the unit owner Whether you regularly handle condominium claims or...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, September 24, 2026 – In Katelnikoff v Day, 2026 ABKB 527, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench provides guidance on when litigation ceases to be a legitimate pursuit of a legal remedy and instead becomes an abuse of the Court’s process. The Honourable Chief Justice D.B Nixon reaffirmed that CPN7 is an exceptional case management tool reserved for proceedings...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, September 24, 2026 – As of July 1, 2026, Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule shifted to a primarily opt-in model such that consumers must now actively opt-in and pay for coverage like income continuation which was previously mandatory as part of their auto insurance policy. While medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits remain mandatory, all other accident benefits are...