Publications

CBM LLP, Alberta, July 26, 2023 – Betterment, ACV, and depreciation are important considerations in resolving a first party claim.  The question we often see on the subrogation side of claims is whether a party must accept an ACV settlement on the tort claim, and whether claimants can be forced to take reductions for betterment and depreciation. What comes as a surprise...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, CBM LLP, Cox & Palmer, Donati Maisonneuve, Fillmore Riley LLP, McKercher LLP, Northpoint Legal, Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, July 12, 2023 – Our panel of YRMC lawyers from across Canada explore how damage awards for similar injuries are treated in different jurisdictions. During the webinar, panelists present five recent case examples and what the courts awarded. Each case concludes with a discussion on how other jurisdiction would likely treat a claim with similar facts. Damage Awards Jeopardy...

Fillmore Riley LLP, Kelly Santini LLP, Manitoba, Ontario, June 09, 2023 – Recent changes in legislation have resulted in important changes to the rules around limitation periods. In Ontario, Bill 118 amended the Occupiers’ Liability Act and impacts when and how slip and fall claims can be made. In Manitoba, an entirely new Limitations Act has been introduced. In this YRMC webinar, Tor Potter from Kelly Santini...

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, May 25, 2023 – Since most civil dispute cases are settled before they ever go to trial, understanding the settlement process is crucial for everyone involved. By having a deep understanding of how the settlement process works, parties can engage in effective negotiations and reach mutually agreeable resolutions, without the need for costly and time-consuming litigation. But what happens...