Publications

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, 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

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, November 18, 2015 – In its recent decision Carioca’s Import & Export Inc. v. Canadian Pacific Railway, the Ontario Court of Appeal has sent a clear message that the passage of time – albeit egregious – is not sufficient to dismiss an action for delay.  In that case, the Court restored an action to the trial list, despite a...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, July 14, 2015 – Climate Change and Liability Insurance While property insurance has been at the forefront of insurers’ concerns resulting from climate change, liability insurance will also very probably be affected. As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, insurers can anticipate a corresponding increase in the number of claims. Not only may the volume of claims...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, February 11, 2015 – In January, the Ontario Court of Appeal handed down its highly anticipated decision in Moore v. Getahun. The decision provides much needed guidance for litigators and their clients in relation to the role of counsel in interacting with an expert witness in the preparation of an expert’s report.  The underlying trial dealt with a medical...