Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, February 24, 2021 – On December 9, 2020, Alberta’s Bill 37, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act received Royal Assent. The amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act are the first in nearly 20 years, and address long-standing concerns within the construction industry, including payment timelines, lien periods, and adjudication. The Alberta government has stated that changes will help...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, February 24, 2021 – When a company first becomes aware of financial irregularities in its business, the first reaction is usually to get to the bottom of the concerns. When the issue is suspected fraud, the increased sensitivity needs a quicker response. In those cases, the company may expose itself to increased risk if the next steps are not...

CBM LLP, Cox & Palmer, Donati Maisonneuve, Kelly Santini LLP, Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, February 05, 2021 – When an insurance claim is filed, in many instances the first step is to determine if the claim is covered by the policy and if the insurer has a Duty to Defend. In this RMC webinar, lawyers from across Canada guide insurers through the steps to take to determine if coverage is available and how...

Stein Monast, Quebec, January 22, 2021 – 9241-1842 Québec Inc. v. Peel Properties Inc., 2020 QCCS 2894 The insurer’s obligation to defend continues to be a subject of interest; a recent Superior Court case reviewed the principles developed by the courts over the years. The following is a summary of this case prepared by Jessica Gauthier and Nicolas Dubé. The Superior Court...