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Earlier this Fall, the British Columbia Court of Appeal confirmed two important legal principles in Hartslief v Terra Nova Royalty.

The High Court's recent decision in the linked appeals SRA v James & Others [2018] EWHC 3058 (Admin) reminded us once again that dishonest conduct by a solicitor will almost invariably result in striking off, even in the cruellest of circumstances.

Charles Holbech reviews the importance of a medical opinion for the aged or infirm testator.

In Dente et al. v. Delta Plus Group et al. (Dente), the Court reviewed and applied key principles governing solicitor-client privilege after the closing of an M&A transaction.

Under the Mental Health (Jersey) Law 1969, the Royal Court will appoint a curator for a person ("the Interdict") who is deemed incapable of managing and administering his or her own affairs by reason of a mental disorder or addiction.

On November 25, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada (the "SCC") released two decisions that examine the protection of privileged communications before administrative bodies.

The recent NSW decision determined proceedings brought by Mr Lofts (plaintiff) against Lawcover (insurer), regarding incorrect advice given by the plaintiff’s solicitor in relation to the transfer of property in a joint tenancy structure after death.

Recent developments in the Small Claims Division demonstrate a changing attitude of the Assessor to credit hire matters.

Energy Partner at international law firm Eversheds, Marcus Trinick has been appointed as Queen's Counsel; the only solicitor-advocate to be awarded silk status in 2010.

The MSRB notified municipal advisors of updated guidance on Rule G-42 affecting the duties of non-solicitor municipal advisors and the making of recommendations.

In consideration of a request for a writ of certiorari in the cases County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund, No. 18-260 and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners v. Upstate Forever, No. 18-268, the US Supreme Court invited the views ...

This article examines the current legislation regarding Solicitors' duty to report suspicions of criminal activity to the National Criminal Intelligence Service.

During the due diligence process, the client, counsel and funder will work together to understand the key facts and issues in the case.

After 5 months of lockdown, it seemed a good time to do a review of working from home. Some people thrive on it while for others it is a daily challenge. I have mixed feelings about working from...

An interesting set of questions arises from share purchase transactions regarding the existence of, and parties to, the solicitor-client privilege over the correspondence between the parent, subsidiary and corporate counsel.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled on the protection of lawyers' trust ledgers under solicitor-client privilege, addressing whether these financial records can be compelled in civil fraud proceedings. The decision examines the scope of the crime-fraud exception to privilege and whether it applies beyond criminal cases to civil matters involving allegations of fraudulent conduct and breach of court orders.