Publications

Cox & Palmer, New Brunswick, April 17, 2018 – Bill 30 – An Act to Amend the Insurance Act (the “Bill”) was introduced to the New Brunswick Legislature by the Honourable Cathy Rogers on December 16, 2017.  The amendments were proposed in order to prevent insurance companies from denying coverage to innocent co-insureds for property damage caused by an abusive partner and to enhance the protection...

Cox & Palmer, Newfoundland & Labrador, February 12, 2018 – Travelers Canada v. Elite Builders Inc., 2017 NLTD(G) 214 – This case involved competing claims to insurance proceeds payable following a fire loss to a building (the “Property”) owned by Elite Builders Inc. (“Elite”).  The Property was insured by Travelers Canada (“Travelers”). Read More

Cox & Palmer, New Brunswick, November 16, 2017 – For any business today, the reality of day-to-day functioning and management involves mass-communication, networking, marketing, and the organization of important confidential information on secured computer networks. Digitalization of information and communication is becoming second-nature due to the efficiency and simplicity that computers provide, as well as their instantaneity. However, as the amount of important and...

Cox & Palmer, Newfoundland & Labrador, November 13, 2017 – A Summary of Key Principles: The duty of an occupier is to take such care as in all of the circumstances is reasonable to ensure that lawful visitors are reasonably safe. The fact that a slip and fall occurs does not create a presumption of negligence. The onus is upon the plaintiff to establish that...