Publications

CBM LLP, Alberta, July 16, 2014 – The Government of Alberta is working to implement some important changes to the procedures and processes in the Provincial Court of Alberta – Civil Division.  As of August 1, 2014, the Provincial Court ‘s jurisdiction to award damages will be increased from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00. This increased damages limit will have a significant impact on...

CBM LLP, May 22, 2014 – Recently the Yukon Government has amended the Fatal Accidents Act in the Yukon with these new provisions coming into force April 24th, 2014.  Of note, the amendments add claims for bereavement, which would replace any Court’s quantification of awards for loss of care, guidance and companionship.  Prior to the date of coming into force, the...

CBM LLP, Alberta, February 24, 2014 – Termination of an insurance contract typically occurs in one of three circumstances: by natural expiry of the time period specified in the contract, by mutual agreement between insurer and insured, or by unilateral procedure of the insurer. The last of these circumstances may become contentious with an insured, especially when an insured has to find...

CBM LLP, Alberta, February 24, 2014 – This case involved a Plaintiff who was involved in four separate motor vehicle accidents. Since the Plaintiff and the Defendants did not agree on a certified examiner, physicians were appointed by the Superintendent of Insurance. The Plaintiff then insisted that the examinations be videotaped, while the Defendants took the position that the Plaintiff had no...