Publications

CBM LLP, Cox & Palmer, Northpoint Legal, Alberta, New Brunswick, April 08, 2022 – Psychological claims have been on the rise for many years. High-profile athletes withdrawing from competition, greater awareness of the symptoms and long-term impact of concussions and PTSD, and the increased focus on mental health in the workplace during the pandemic have increased the likeliness of a further rise in claims in the years to come....

Blaney McMurtry LLP, CBM LLP, Cox & Palmer, Donati Maisonneuve, Fillmore Riley LLP, Kelly Santini LLP, McKercher LLP, Northpoint Legal, Stein Monast, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, January 27, 2022 – COVID-19 led to the suspension of limitation periods in many Canadian provinces.  Below you will find the details on how the pandemic impacted limitation periods in each province. Updated January 2022 Alberta Suspension of Limitation Periods During COVID-19 in Alberta In Alberta, limitations were suspended from March 17, 2020 to June 1, 2020, pursuant to...

CBM LLP, Alberta, September 24, 2021 – There is growing trend in Canada of claims being brought against nursing homes and long-term care facilities (collectively referred to throughout as “Care Homes”). These claims can take several different forms and must be responded to accordingly. This paper will address several aspects of Care Home claims, including: The law; Types of Care Home Claims;...

CBM LLP, Alberta, May 25, 2021 – In  this webinar recording, Debra Woodske of CBM Lawyers in Edmonton reviews the growing trend and developments in nursing & retirement home abuse claims in Canada since the COVID-19 outbreak. Debra covers: The various types of claims arising out of nursing and retirement homes, including: Abuse/neglect Breach of contract Wrongful death Negligence Medical malpractice Best...