If a Defendant plans to rely on a limitations defence, they must plead it. But what if an Action is commenced by Originating Application and the Respondent has no right to file a Statement of Defence? Andrea MacLean and Ripple Kaila discuss advice from the ABKB regarding how to advance a limitations defence in an Action initiated by Originating Application.
Read MoreGiovanni Perri comments on a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision that provides guidance on when the use of Civil Practice Note 7 is warranted.
Read MoreDefamation is a nuanced area of law. Andrea MacLean outlines what you should know if you think you’ve been defamed - including the pros and cons of sending a “cease and desist” letter, and considerations when deciding whether to bring a defamation claim.
Read MoreCharlotte Stokes and Giovanni Perri comment on a recent Court of King's Bench decision about Rule 4.33.
Read MoreDavid J. Marshall, Partner and Giovanni Perri, Articling Student, comment on the recent Court of King's Bench decision, MA v Alberta College of Pharmacy, 2023 ABKB 522 wherein it provides guidance on appeal and stay procedures under the Health Professions Act, and grants stay pending appeal.
Read MoreAlberta corporations are legal persons with rights to hold property, contract with others, and sue or be sued. Corporations are separate and distinct from their shareholders, directors, and employees, and in most cases, are uniquely responsible for liability arising from their actions.
Read MoreCourts are reacting to the rising use of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in the legal field by issuing usage guidelines. These guidelines aim to mitigate issues such as false information generation but may be imprecise and potentially conflict with lawyers' existing ethical duties.
Read MoreAlberta’s Court of King’s Bench found a CMOH Order unreasonable. The authority to issue such executive legislation is vested solely with the CMOH rather than elected officials who participated in the promulgation of the Order.
Read MoreThe October decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in Annapolis Group Inc v Halifax Regional Municipality may cause governments to codify the previously held assumption that there will be no compensation for lands with rejected development permits.
Read MoreA recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision has reaffirmed the need for trial courts to follow the rule of law and ensure procedural fairness in contempt proceedings when dealing with alleged contemnors.
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