Author Archives: Alexander D.C. Kask
Offers to Settle and their Cost-Related Consequences
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Private property owner tort liability for bylaw breach
Can a property owner be held liable in tort for failing to comply with a municipal bylaw requiring snow removal? … Read more
Strategies for Indivisible Injury Claims
This presentation discusses the general legal principles involved in assessing divisible and indivisible injuries, and describes recent to changes in … Read more
The Impact of Addiction on Personal Injury Damages
According to Statistics Canada, in 2012 over 21% of Canadians (approximately 6 million people) met the criteria for a substance … Read more
Divergent case authority on whether ATE insurance premiums can be claimed against an opposing party in Ontario and British Columbia litigation
Providers of After The Event (ATE) insurance have been marketing in British Columbia extensively as of late. Until recently the … Read more
“After the Event Insurance – Levelling the Playing Field” presentation
On February 21, 2017, Alexander DC Kask made a presentation to the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s Insurance Law Section … Read more
COURT APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS
Overview Any proceeding involving a person under legal disability must be started or defended by his/her litigation guardian. Under Rule … Read more
Vernon Pahl and Jordan Bank Act as Counsel for Co-Defendants in Successful Application Dismissing Action in High-Profile Sports Concussion Lawsuit
This action was brought by Arland Bruce, a former professional football player in the CFL, against a number of defendants, … Read more
CLEBC “Costs 2015” Course Lecture
On October 30, 2015, Alexander DC Kask made a presentation at the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia’s Costs … Read more
Judge Laura Bakan
Guild Yule LLP has been honoured by yet another judicial appointment (here is a link to the official announcement). Laura … Read more