Publications

Cox & Palmer, Donati Maisonneuve, Fillmore Riley LLP, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Quebec, July 16, 2026 – Subrogation can be one of the most effective tools available to recover claim payments, but only if the opportunity is identified and protected from the outset. In this presentation, RMC lawyers Vincent Messier (Donati Maisonneuve, Montreal), Claire Dowden (Cox & Palmer, St John’s) and Michael Zacharias (Fillmore Riley LLP, Winnipeg) provide a practical discussion on how claims professionals can maximize recovery opportunities while avoiding common mistakes that can undermine a potential subrogation claim. Topics include: When to subrogate, and when not to Strategies from the plaintiff perspective Preserving evidence and involving the right parties early Understanding covenants to insure and waivers of subrogation Common pitfalls that can eliminate recovery opportunities before litigation even begins Through real world examples and practical guidance, you’ll gain a better understanding of the steps that should...

Cox & Palmer, New Brunswick, November 25, 2025 – Click here to download a PDF of this article.   It is well established that the owner of an automobile is vicariously liable for the negligence of those who drive the vehicle with the owner’s consent. Further, insurance legislation across Canada recognizes that more than one insurance policy may cover a particular loss. When multiple...

Cox & Palmer, Nova Scotia, November 24, 2025 – Being a director or officer of a company comes with many responsibilities – responsibilities that if not met are increasingly resulting in claims directly against directors and officers. This is true worldwide. In Global Insurance Law Connect 2025 Directors’ and Officers’ Global Trends report, it highlighted causes such as greater expectations by shareholders and increased legislative and...

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:...