Publications

CBM LLP, Alberta, July 19, 2013 – The three-year mark is nearing since the overhaul of the Alberta Rules of Court (New Rules).  These rules were implemented with the goal of making the court process more efficient and more cost effective. The transition period from the previous rules to the New Rules has had the growing pains expected with any change in...

CBM LLP, Alberta, October 22, 2012 – The Supreme Court of Canada rendered its decision in Stewart v. Pettie, infra. 17 years ago and it has been almost 30 years since Jordan House Ltd. v. Menow, infra.; however the law in the area of host liability is far from defined.  At a fundamental level, a commercial host will be liable for failing...

CBM LLP, Alberta, October 17, 2011 – Historical Development of Occupiers’ Liability in Canada Long before the modern principles of negligence were developed, the common law held owners of land, buildings or other structures, liable for personal injuries or damage to the property of certain types of visitors. The issues of when and who could be held liable became very complex and...