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Larson v. School District No. 39
Where an individual experiences adverse treatment, is it sufficient to simply allege discrimination in a human rights complaint, without providing … Read more
Interlender Agreements – in a nutshell
Here’s a link to Peter Ferrari’s Corporate Law Blog post on the subject of Interlender Agreements comparing the interests of … Read more
INTEREST ON OUT-OF-POCKET DISBURSEMENTS NO LONGER RECOVERABLE: B.C. COURT OF APPEAL
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has made a strong ruling regarding the recoverability of interest on out-of-pocket disbursements (MacKenzie … Read more
Good faith in the performance of contractual obligations after Bhasin v. Hrynew
The Supreme Court of Canada has made a significant ruling regarding the obligations of contracting parties (Bhasin v. Hrynew 2014 … Read more
B.C. Court Clarifies Standard of Care of Contractor Performing Work on Public Roadway- Richmond v. Channa et al, 2014 BCSC 1764
When ongoing construction impedes roadside signage, it can impact the analysis of liability when a collision occurs between motor vehicles. … Read more
Case update on use of Predictive Coding software in e-Discovery
In an ever-increasing number of cases, courts have seen fit to order the use of predictive coding software to determine the … Read more
New BC Court of Appeal ruling on Litigation Financing
The BC Court of Appeal has ruled that third-party financing for disbursements is not a recoverable disbursement under Rule 14-1(5) … Read more
Supreme Court of Canada rules that good faith applies to all contracts
Cromwell J. for a unanimous Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, that the “unsettled … Read more
Lessor’s exposure for motor vehicle claims against lessees/drivers
Stroszyn v. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited, 2014 BCCA 431 In reasons for judgment released November 6, 2014, the BC … Read more
Supreme Court of Canada rules that B.C. Supreme Court Hearing Fees are Unconstitutional
Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia (Attorney General), 2014 SCC 59 In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court of … Read more