On May 15, 2020, Ministerial Order 39/2020 was issued that allows for electronic signing of estate planning documents under certain circumstances.

The Court of Appeal unanimously allowed the appeal of an employer seeking to recover the income benefits paid to an employee, from a third party tortfeasor.

In Husky Oil Operations Limited v Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology Inc., 2023 ABKB 545, Husky (the project owner) sued a subcontractor to enforce...

The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench recently provided important direction regarding the cost implications of informal settlement offers.

Bill Gates once said: "the Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow".

McLennan Ross was recently successful in obtaining a Security for Judgment Order to protect the interests of a client involved in lengthy litigation.

There is a trend across Canada in establishing regimes to provide prompt payment to contractors and subcontractors for construction work performed and a regime to resolve disputes

Every spring day brings us closer to warm summer afternoons, perfect for lounging on the deck or at the lake with a cold beverage and our favorite reading material.

The Alberta government recently released its mobile contact tracing app ("ABTraceTogether") which is intended to assist with determining whether a user has been exposed to COVID-19 and with locating others who have been exposed ...

Within the course of a single day, the Alberta Legislature has passed the Employment Standards (COVID-19 Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021.

Doyle, a Plant Supervisor and Health and Safety Coordinator, was sexually harassed by a work colleague who repeatedly made crude and licentious comments to her.

The Energy Resource Conservation Board has recently denied applications by Bernum Petroleum Ltd.

On June 23, 2017, the Alberta Court of Appeal concluded that Jan Buterman was bound by a settlement he reached in relation to his complaint of discrimination.

A few recent cases from Alberta Masters show a trend towards a less strict interpretation of lien deadlines and requirements.

A few recent cases from Alberta Masters show a trend towards a less strict interpretation of lien deadlines and requirements.

A few recent cases from Alberta Masters show a trend towards a less strict interpretation of lien deadlines and requirements.

The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench has recently confirmed that the American doctrine of corporate successor liability has no application in Alberta.

In this second "CASL Countdown Alert", I will highlight the important concept of consent to receive a CEM and the difference between express and implied consent.

If you can't say anything nice, is it better to say nothing at all?

A recent decision out of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391, casts some doubt on the protections afforded by termination clauses contained...