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December 1st, 2016

Skiing Accidents: Is There Always Someone Responsible?

Each year, once the snow begins to fall, legions of skiers hit the slopes seeking thrills, chills and an escape from late-autumn ennui. Unfortunately, sporting activities such as this involve inherent risks that occasionally result in accidents, some of which give rise to lawsuits. The thorny issue then is: Who is responsible, and to what […]
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November 29th, 2016

Replacing a Contractor's Key Employees During a Project and the Penalties for Doing So: How to Reduce the Risks?

Some public-sector entities that award construction contracts are now imposing penalties of up to $100,000 in cases where key employees designated in a contractor’s bid (e.g. project manager, superintendent) are replaced without authorization while the project is ongoing. Being bound by such an obligation can have serious, even fatal, consequences for contractors in a highly […]
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November 9th, 2016

Multijurisdictional Class Actions: Fewer Boundaries

Multijurisdictional class actions simultaneously prosecuted in various provinces are more and more common. In the matter of Endean v. British Columbia, 2016 SCC 42, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized that superior court justices handling such cases could sit outside their home provinces jointly with their counterparts from other provinces if in the best interests […]