Publications

CBM LLP, Alberta, March 22, 2019 – We have all heard the terms “solicitor-client privilege” and “litigation privilege”, but what they mean and how they are applied can get confused or twisted in practice. This article is an attempt to clarify these categories and provide a bit of a guide practically. So often when the topic of privilege arises, eyes will start...

CBM LLP, Alberta, June 18, 2018 – Calculating income loss and earning capacity claims in personal injury matters comes with its usual struggles in the search for information and the battles with Plaintiff’s counsel over what is reasonable and how these claims should be assessed. Generally, both sides recognise what information is necessary to sort out the dispute.  Maybe expert opinion is...

CBM LLP, Fillmore Riley LLP, McKercher LLP, Northpoint Legal, June 07, 2018 – To view the recording, please click here. Across the country, insurers and defence counsel are facing an increase in claims from self-represented litigants. These cases face a number of different hurdles and need to be handled carefully and satisfy the principles recently endorsed by the Supreme Court of Canada in Pintea v. Johns. In this...

CBM LLP, Alberta, May 14, 2018 – Allstate Insurance Company (the “Insurer”), issued an SPF No.1 policy (the “Policy”) to a vehicle owned by Ms. Jenine Greenidge (the “Insured”). The Insured was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The Insured made a claim pursuant to Section B of the Policy alleging soft tissue, whiplash related injuries, and TMJ injuries. Read more