Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, November 16, 2020 – Following the Weir-Jones decision which set out the most recent test in Alberta for summary judgment, there has been some confusion in the legal community as to how the Weir-Jones test is to be applied. The recent decision of Hannam v. Medicine Hat School District No. 76, 2020 ABCA 343 [Hannam] clarifies the law as it relates to summary judgment, as well...

CBM LLP, Alberta, November 16, 2020 – The government of Alberta recently introduced Bill 41 to update the Insurance Act, proposing various changes to the automobile insurance industry. Read More

Kelly Santini LLP, Ontario, November 16, 2020 – Southside Muay Thai Academy Corp. v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2020 ONCA 385 In a sequence of events which is unfortunately no longer unfamiliar, an instructor in a position of authority sexually assaulted a minor who was, at the time of the assault, a student. The instructor was convicted. The victim also commenced a civil...

November 08, 2020 – In this Guide to Litigation in Canada, RMC member firms outline how civil litigation matters proceed in all 10 provinces.  Topics covered include: Affidavit of documents and questioning Discovery / examinations Initiation of legal actions Limitation periods Mediations Pleadings Settlement conferences Small claims actions Summary Judgments Third party proceedings Trial management conferences Trials To download...