Publications

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Cox & Palmer, SVR Lawyers, Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, September 26, 2025 – Our panel of lawyers from across Canada explore best practices for identifying, collecting, and safeguarding evidence in property claims, occupiers’ liability cases, and other complex matters. Gain practical tools for preventing spoliation, defending claims effectively, and understanding how courts have treated real-world evidence disputes.   CLICK HERE to download the handout material. Key topics include:...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, CBM LLP, Northpoint Legal, Alberta, Ontario, July 10, 2025 – From firefighting foam to food packaging, PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—are everywhere. And now, so are the lawsuits.   Click here to Download the slides: RMC PFAS Litigation Webinar Handout This timely webinar by Risk Management Counsel of Canada explores the expanding landscape of PFAS-related litigation in Canada and its implications for insurers. With certified...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, McKercher LLP, Northpoint Legal, Ontario, Saskatchewan, March 03, 2025 – This webinar for claims handlers and adjusters, focuses on key strategies to navigate bad faith claims and reduce legal risks. Bad faith claims can result in costly litigation, substantial punitive damages, and reputational harm for insurers, making it essential to understand and manage these risks effectively. Our panel break down the complex legal principles of...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, January 20, 2025 – Two recent decisions, released together, Aubin v. Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa (Soloway Jewish Community Centre), 2024 ONCA 615  (“Aubin”) and Henry v Zaitlen, 2024 ONCA 614 (“Henry”) from the Ontario Court of Appeal have updated the approach for calculating prejudgment interest for non-pecuniary damages in personal injury actions. In both cases, the...