Publications

Stein Monast, Quebec, July 22, 2025 – Divided co-ownership living has its advantages, such as communal services and a certain collectivization of the risks. However, each co-owner has a duty to fulfil their obligations under the declaration of co-ownership, which is the cornerstone of co-ownership living. Attorneys Jessica Gauthier and Émilie Nadeau discuss the recent Superior Court decision in Syndicat des copropriétaires...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, CBM LLP, Northpoint Legal, Alberta, Ontario, July 10, 2025 – From firefighting foam to food packaging, PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—are everywhere. And now, so are the lawsuits.   Click here to Download the slides: RMC PFAS Litigation Webinar Handout This timely webinar by Risk Management Counsel of Canada explores the expanding landscape of PFAS-related litigation in Canada and its implications for insurers. With certified...

Northpoint Legal, June 27, 2025 – Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere – in parking lots, on sidewalks, at retail establishments, or on residential property. In British Columbia, occupiers of premises have a legal duty under the Occupiers Liability Act (the “OLA”) to ensure that people entering their property will be reasonably safe. Failing to do so can result in...

Fillmore Riley LLP, Manitoba, June 23, 2025 – Scott Bradley is a comic book aficionado.  The owner of a comic book shop in Brandon, Manitoba, he had a large personal and business-related collection in his home basement.  In September 2019, several days of significant rainfall culminated in a substantial flood in his basement leading to extensive damage to his collection (and other property)....