Publications

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, April 23, 2019 – When an opposing party brings a motion to add an insured to existing litigation, the courts usually allows the party to be added, unless there are clear reasons not to do so, such as an expired limitation period. Consent is usually provided, as the threshold to add a party is low. Yet, recent developments show...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, November 26, 2018 – Yes, it’s true. On 17 October 2018, Canada will become the first G7 country to legalize the recreational use of cannabis nationwide. That means that individuals will be able to buy, possess, consume, grow and share cannabis under the federal governance of the Cannabis Act. Provincial governments have introduced complementary legislation to regulate activity within their respective...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, September 13, 2018 – Blaneys’ Partner David Mackenzie discusses emerging cyber threats and the expansion of regulatory risk under GDPR and Canada’s PIPEDA with A.M. Best.  He is joined by Insurance Law Global Partners Ed Lewis from Weightmans LLP in the U.K. and David Shannon with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin in the U.S.. Listen Here

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, June 15, 2018 – Advanced driver assistance systems stand to have significant impact on premiums – and on litigation. Blaney McMurtry’s Stephen Moore explains how claims and underwriting approaches will need to be adjusted to accommodate these new technologies for Lexpert Magazine’s May ‘Change Agent’ column. Read More