ArticleJurisdiction (Not So) Simpliciter In An Out Of Province MVAThe Supreme Court of Canada recently announced that they will not hear an appeal from an Ontario women injured in a 2012 motorcycle accident in British Columbia.CanadaInsuranceMiller Thomson
ArticleLes Expéditeurs Et Les Destinataires De Marchandises Se Protégeront Contre Les RetardsSi vous importez ou exportez des marchandises, examinez attentivement votre police d'assurance cargaison pour voir si elle couvre les retards.CanadaInsuranceBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleOntario Acts On Marshall Report With New Changes To Auto InsuranceThe Ontario government announced its latest round of changes to automobile insurance, called the Fair Auto Insurance Plan. CanadaInsuranceMiller Thomson
ArticleOntario Auto Policy Can't Drag Alberta Defendants To OntarioThe Court of Appeal for Ontario has released a decision dealing with whether Ontario has jurisdiction over a case stemming from a motor vehicle accident in Alberta.CanadaInsuranceMiller Thomson
ArticlePlaintiff Denied A Pre-Trial Lost Income Award Due To Credibility QuestionsOn August 28, 2008, Tammy Lee Arsenault was stopped at a yield sign when her car was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by Rachel Comeau. CanadaInsuranceFoster & Company
ArticleThe Standard Non-Owned Automobile Policy-SPF 6In a nutshell, the SPF 6 provides liability coverage for accidents involving so-called non-owned vehicles.CanadaInsuranceBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleBack-to-School Safety Tips: Crossing The Street SafelyTo reduce the risk of any accidents, here are some tips to keep in mind for a safer trek to and from school. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationGluckstein Lawyers
ArticleCan Self-Driving Cars Avoid Cycling Accidents?Studies from overseas have found that drivers are responsible for between 60 to 80 percent of accidents involving cyclists.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationGluckstein Lawyers
ArticleMunicipality Relies On Minimum Maintenance Standards In Successful Defence Of Motor Vehicle Accident ClaimIn the recently released decision Beardwood et al. v The City of Hamilton, 2022 ONSC 4030 (Beardwood), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered the statutory defences available to...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleONCA: City Of Sudbury Negligent In MVA CaseThe Court of Appeal has upheld a trial judge's decision finding the City of Sudbury negligent for failure to properly maintain a roadway during inclement winter conditions. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSamis + Company
ArticleSafe Cycling & Injury PreventionA bicycle is a vehicle under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA). This means that a cyclist has the same rights and responsibilities to obey all traffic laws as other road users.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleVehicle Leasing Company 25% Liable For Drivers' NegligenceDempsey involved two actions, both of which arose from single-vehicle accidents involving Brinks armored vehicles.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLennan Ross LLP
ArticleMinister of Industry Tables Amendments to the Competition ActOn November 2, 2004, the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Industry, tabled amendments to the Competition Act.CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGoodmans LLP
ArticleCar Infotainment Systems, Fitness Trackers The Focus Of Forthcoming Privacy StudiesThis week the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) announced $440,000 in funding for nine new privacy research projects that will explore emerging and evolving privacy issues. CanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleAlberta Court Dismisses Constructive Taking Lawsuit - Municipal Law AlertOn May 31, 2023, Application Judge Mason issued her reasons for decision, summarily dismissing a $19.4 million claim for constructive taking against Alberta Transportation and the City of Chestermere.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionCLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)
ArticleFive Things To Know Before Flying A Drone Over Real Estate Or Construction SitesIn a wide range of industries across North America, drones and drone technology are being embraced for commercial purposes.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionBennett Jones LLP
ArticleLegal Implications Of Pesticide Application By DroneRecent amendments to Canada's Pest Control Products Act through Bill C-30 have introduced significant regulatory changes that directly impact drone operators in agriculture. These modifications modernize the framework for pesticide application using unmanned aerial vehicles, creating new compliance requirements and opportunities for Canadian farmers. Understanding these legal implications is essential for agricultural operations looking to integrate drone technology into their pest management practices. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleOntario Stone, Sand Gravel Association Expresses Support For Aggregate Approval ProcessThe Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association ("OSSGA") has recently written to the Honourable Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, to state that the Premier should not interfere in the licensing...CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionDevry Smith Frank LLP
ArticleBudget 2025: Welcome Relief For The Aircraft And Boating Industries From The Federal Luxury TaxThe Canadian federal luxury tax, which has been in effect since September 1, 2022, generally applies a tax of up to 10% on the value of certain transactions involving...CanadaTaxMcMillan LLP
ArticleBLG Report Forecasts Autonomous Vehicles Will Disrupt Many IndustriesBorden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is pleased to release Autonomous Vehicles: Revolutionizing Our World, its report on the significant legal implications of driverless cars. CanadaTransportBorden Ladner Gervais LLP