In the video below, litigation lawyers Michael Thorne and Kristina Persaud discuss if an organization can rely on a liability waiver as a complete defence to COVID-19 related claims.

In Saskatchewan, The Family Property Act ("FPA") legislates the rights between common-law spouses and married couples. The FPA is specific to Saskatchewan.

Canadians are responding bravely to an unprecedented world event.

The Government of Canada released a new immigration policy as of January 14, 2025 as part of the broader measures announced in September 2024 which will have a direct impact on the ability for family.

As of March 25, 2026, Bill C-12 has received royal assent and become law in Canada. This bill will change how Asylum claims are processed in Canada including the eligibility requirements...

In the fall of 2016, the Saskatchewan Legislature amended the Workers Compensation Act to specifically allow Saskatchewan first responders – police officers, firefighters, paramedics, among others...

Lauren Wihak and I recently had an opportunity to argue the question of when an appeal is moot and as a result should not proceed.

In Westerveld v Cineplex, Brownlee LLP's lawyers were successful in having the Plaintiffs' trip and fall claim summarily dismissed for lack of merit.

There may also be a shortage of work force given the current quarantine and isolation requirements, as well as the actual illness impacting so many people.

In response to the federal government's decision to lower immigration levels and significantly reduce provincial nomination allocations by 50% for 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program (SINP).

If you are a homeowner, the current cycle of warm daytime and freezing nighttime temperatures can be frustrating as you think you need to constantly maintain sidewalks and pathways on your property.

In the recent Alberta Court of Queen's Bench decision of Westerveld v Cineplex Entertainment Corp, 2022 CarswellAlta 920, Master Mattis provided a thorough review of the case law's interpretation of ...

In R v Basque, the accused was prohibited from driving as a term of her release conditions pending trial.

April 2026 brings two major shifts in Canadian immigration policy: international students at post-secondary institutions will no longer need separate co-op work permits for mandatory academic placements, and new asylum eligibility rules take effect following recent legislative amendments. These changes streamline processes for students while reshaping the framework for refugee claimants entering Canada.

In Ekman v City of Brooks et al, where we were successful, the Court emphasizes the importance of prior municipal and Court decisions in planning matters.

On May 13, 2025, the Saskatchewan Government passed The Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2024, which amends The Saskatchewan Employment Act, SS 2013, c S-15.1.

The Government of Saskatchewan has made changes to Saskatchewan's employment standards that may require provincially-regulated employers to update their practices.

We can all think of examples, whether at home or abroad, of high profile criminal trials that generate significant public and media interest.

Nathaniel is an experienced commercial litigator at Brownlee LLP with a focused practice on shareholder disputes, corporate governance issues and complex business litigation.

On 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.