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British Columbia Court of Appeal comments on the test for want for prosecution applications

March 30, 2022 | Fareeha Qaiser, Caitlin VanDuzer

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction The Court of Appeal for British Columbia (the “Court of Appeal”), in Drennan v Smith, 2022 BCCA 86,  provided significant commentary on want for prosecution applications and warned of possible changes to come. Mr. Tyler Drennan (the “Appellant”) appealed […]

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Ontario Court of Appeal confirms modern approach to cost awards in estate litigation: McGrath v. Joy

March 3, 2022 | Alexander Swabuk

MT Estate Litigation Blog

On February 10, 2022, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) released its decision in McGrath v. Joy, 2022 ONCA 119. In this case, the applicant challenged the validity of a holograph will written shortly before the testator committed suicide […]

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Privacy Commissioners take stance against collection of biometric data

January 7, 2022 | David Krebs, Amanda Cutinha

MT Cybersecurity Blog

The collection (and over collection) of personal information, cybersecurity incidents, and data breaches have never been more topical. Advancements in technology have led to greater global interaction and allowed for commercial efficiency in a time of limited connection. With advancements […]

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The Supreme Court of Canada addresses promissory estoppel in the insurance context

November 29, 2021 | Karen L. Weslowski, Caitlin VanDuzer

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction In the recent decision of Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the application of the doctrine of promissory estoppel in the context of a […]

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Case Commentary: Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41 – The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the distinction between core and non-core policy decisions

October 26, 2021 | Karen L. Weslowski, Caitlin VanDuzer

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction In the recent decision of Nelson (City) v. Marchi, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the law with respect to what constitutes a “core policy decision” rendering a government or public authority immune from liability.  In this particular case, […]

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Can a will be annulled?

October 19, 2021 | Stéphanie Tremblay

MT Estate Litigation Blog

Have you ever wondered whether a will can be annulled after the testator’s death? People do not always leave a will behind before they pass away. When no will can be located, the distribution of the deceased’s property is determined […]

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Henderson v. Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, 2021 BCSC 1841: The duty to defend claims alleging intentional acts

October 14, 2021 | Karen L. Weslowski, Andrew Hefford

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction Recently, in the context of an alleged “shaken baby” claim, the Supreme Court of British Columbia considered whether an insurer had a duty to defend a claim against its insured arising from allegations framed in both negligence and assault.  […]

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Quebec’s new privacy law (Bill 64) is here – Canadian businesses take note!

October 12, 2021 | David Krebs, Alexandre Ajami, Amanda Cutinha

MT Cybersecurity Blog

While federal attempts to modernize Canadian law, in the form of Bill C-11, is languishing in privacy purgatory, the province of Quebec has completed the first step of its journey to bring its law in close alignment with those of […]

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Privacy injunctions: the judicial response to cyber ransom demands

September 30, 2021 | Gerald D. Chipeur, KC

MT Cybersecurity Blog

Ransom demands from cyber terrorists have become an epidemic for businesses in Canada. As we have reported in previous articles, both for-profit and not-for profit businesses have been impacted. Governments and charities have not been spared from the destruction and […]

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British Columbia Court of Appeal clarifies indivisibility analysis

September 23, 2021 | Fareeha Qaiser, Caitlin VanDuzer

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction The Court of Appeal for British Columbia (the “Court of Appeal”), in Neufeldt v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, 2021 BCCA 327, recently provided significant commentary on the important yet difficult issue of indivisible injuries. Insurance Corporation of British […]

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