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Stein Monast, Quebec, August 18, 2025 – D&O insurance is designed to protect directors, officers, and in some cases the company itself, against claims arising from alleged wrongful acts committed in the course of their duties. Such claims may be brought by shareholders, creditors, employees, or even regulatory authorities. What Does a D&O Policy Cover? The Three Main Insuring Agreements Most D&O...
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SVR Lawyers, Alberta, August 18, 2025 – In McGregor v. Wawanesa, 2025 ABKB 227, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench addressed the question of whether an insurer must provide liability coverage for bodily injury caused by an insured who pled guilty to a criminal offense that caused the injury. The case arose after the insured, McGregor, caused a fire in his garage...
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SVR Lawyers, Alberta, July 22, 2025 – Busato v Gore Mutual Insurance Company, 2025 BCCA 79 is a recent interesting case from the British Columbia Court of Appeal pertaining to insurance policy exclusion clauses. In Busato, an accidental kitchen fire destroyed the appellant’s home. He claimed the loss under his homeowner’s insurance policy with Gore Mutual Insurance Company (“Gore”). Gore denied the claim... -
Stein Monast, Quebec, July 22, 2025 – Divided co-ownership living has its advantages, such as communal services and a certain collectivization of the risks. However, each co-owner has a duty to fulfil their obligations under the declaration of co-ownership, which is the cornerstone of co-ownership living. Attorneys Jessica Gauthier and Émilie Nadeau discuss the recent Superior Court decision in Syndicat des copropriétaires...
