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    Survival vs Limitation Periods

    Survival periods for representations and warranties are frequently used in commercial agreements. The interplay between these survival periods and the Limitations Act...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    The Supreme Court Of Canada Speaks To Rectification In Fairmont Hotels

    In Canada v Fairmont Hotels Inc, According to the SCC, a general intention to structure a transaction for favourable tax treatment will no longer justify rectification...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Is It Ever Too Late To Sue For Environmental Contamination?

    On February 6, 2019, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision in Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP (Carma Developers LP)
    CanadaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Can An Email Ever Be A Valid Will?

    People may decide to change their wills for many reasons, including getting married or divorced, having children, or a fallout with a sibling or other family member.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Dying Without A Will: What's The Deal?

    Many people pass away without leaving a will, or they create a will but fail to include all their assets. Any part of an estate not covered...
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    National Security Review Of Foreign Investments Will Be A Central Aspect Of Canada's Economic Security Going Forward

    On October 28, 2022, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Minister) released the 2021-2022 Investment Canada Act Annual Report (2022 ICA Annual Report), ...
    CanadaGovernment, Public Sector
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Important Changes Coming To Trademark Opposition And Expungement Proceedings

    As of April 1, 2025, various amendments to the Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations will come into force.[1] The amendments largely aim...
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Alberta Pilot Project Aims To Set Trial Dates Earlier In The Litigation Process Insight

    Friday May 31, 2024 was the first opportunity for parties to obtain trial dates under a new pilot project at the Alberta Court of King's Bench. The pilot project, announced on April 23, 2024...
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Can Limited Arbitration Help Alleviate Institutional Delay In Alberta?

    The expression "justice delay is justice denied" is ever so true for civil litigation in Alberta, and I expect many other provinces in Canada.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Rule Against Overcompensation In Pierringer Settlements Should Be Applied Generously In Favour Of Plaintiffs

    On September 21, 2018, the Court of Appeal released its decision in Canadian Natural Resources Limited v Wood Group Mustang.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Supreme Court Of Canada Finds No Duty To Consult With First Nations In The Development Of New Legislation

    The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently issued its decision (11 October 2018) in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada, finding that the duty to consult does not apply to the development of legislation by ministers.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Delayed Rollout Of SEDAR+ And Exemptions From Certain Filing Deadlines During The Transition

    On June 29, 2023, the CSA announced that the launch of SEDAR+ will proceed on July 25, 2023, following a deferral from the previously anticipated June launch date.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Recent Case An Important Reminder For Investors About What The Alberta Securities Commission Considers A Security

    In general, a security is a debt or equity obligation issuers sell to investors to raise funds for business activities.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Challenging Times For The Competitiveness Of Canada's Oil & Gas Industry: The "Green Energy" Imperative

    . Armed with their new mandates, both the provincial and federal governments introduced a renewed focus on the issue of climate change along with measures intended to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
    CanadaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Energy Sector

    In the last 12-18 months, the Canadian oil & gas sector has been marked by a significant amount of consolidation and soaring crude oil and natural gas prices.
    CanadaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Green Shoots – Release Of The Government Of Alberta's Renewable Electricity Program

    After much speculation and waiting, on November 3, 2016 the Government of Alberta released plans on how it intends to achieve key aspects of its ambitious Climate Leadership Plan.
    CanadaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    The Changing Landscape Of Privacy In The Digital Age: Supreme Court Rules Canadians' IP Addresses Attract A Reasonable Expectation Of Privacy

    On March 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its 5-4 decision in R. v. Bykovets (2024 SCC 6), ruling that IP addresses attract a reasonable...
    CanadaPrivacy
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Canada And Alberta Publish Agreement-in-Principle Regarding Methane Emissions

    On March 25, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta (the "Parties") published an agreement in principle (the "Agreement in Principle") to establish a new outcome-based methane equivalency...
    CanadaEnvironment
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Understanding Alberta's New Digital Probate Process: What It Means For You

    If you live in Alberta and are dealing with a loved one's estate, it's important to understand the recent changes to the probate process. In June 2022, Alberta introduced the Surrogate Digital Service.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    AI Conversations & Chatbot Accountability Under Scrutiny: The Case Of The (Too) Helpful Chatbot

    On February 14, 2024, British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal (the Tribunal) found that Air Canada was on the hook for damages arising from its chatbot providing misinformation to a customer.
    CanadaTechnology
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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