Publications

Stein Monast, Quebec, January 20, 2022 – When disaster strikes and an insured’s home is rendered uninhabitable, the insurer must relocate the insured party and cover their living expenses until the premises are declared habitable again. As of when can this be done? Read More (en français)

Cox & Palmer, Nova Scotia, January 20, 2022 – Will Your Limitation of Liability Clause Stand Up To Court Scrutiny? In 6362222 Canada Inc. v Prelco Inc., 2021 SCC 39 (38904) (“Createch v Prelco“), the Supreme Court of Canada considered the issue of whether a limitation of liability clause in a contract between the two parties was invalid on the basis of the doctrine of breach...

Cox & Palmer, Newfoundland & Labrador, January 20, 2022 – Fennelly v. Lloyd’s Underwriters, 2021 NLSC 160, involved an application by the First and Second Defendants, Lloyd’s Underwriters (“Lloyd’s”) and Anthony & Associates Inc. (“Anthony”), pursuant to Rule 40.11 of the Rules of the Supreme Court, 1986, S.N.L. 1986, c. 42, Sch. D, to dismiss the insured Plaintiff’s claim for want of prosecution. This was...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, McKercher LLP, Northpoint Legal, Stein Monast, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, January 14, 2022 – Over the past two years, claims handlers have been presented with all sorts of unexpected challenges and changes. What lies in store for the industry in 2022? In this webinar panel discussion, RMC lawyers review the current status of key elements of the claims settlement process, discuss what changes lie ahead in 2022, and analyze...