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BCCA invites reconsideration of the test for dismissal for want of prosecution
In reasons released on March 4, BC’s highest court appears to invite reconsideration of the test to strike actions for … Read more
Pandemic and Temporary Layoffs: Risks for Employers
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought several issues to the forefront for employers and employees, one of which has been … Read more
Nelson v Marchi 2021 SCC 41 – Tort Immunity for “True Policy Decisions” – A Tougher Defence for Municipalities?
In the recent Marchi case, the Supreme Court of Canada provided a clearer framework and delineation between true policy decisions … Read more
Best Lawyers Canada 2022 Edition
Guild Yule is proud to announce that eight of our partners have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Best … Read more
Briefing Note: British Columbia changes to no-fault system
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Experts and Disbursement Limits
In part of its ongoing package of reforms to reduce litigation cost, the British Columbia government has recently enacted into … Read more
COVID 19: Suspension of limitation periods and protections against liability across Canada.
In this Briefing Note we summarize the measures taken to suspend limitation periods and provide protections against liability across each … Read more
Armstrong v Ward: The importance of presenting non-negligent avenues to injury at Trial
In Armstrong v Ward (2021 SCC 1), the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in … Read more
Covid-19 Related Measures Act – resumption of the running of time on March 26, 2021
As noted in our earlier Briefing Notes on the topic, previously the expiration of the suspension of limitation periods was … Read more
Chiasson v. Intact Insurance Co
In Chiasson v. Intact Insurance Co, 2020 NBCA 37, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal considered the issue of the … Read more