Under the Rules of Civil Procedure in Prince Edward Island, whether a default judgment can be set aside is a discretionary decision which the court may grant on such terms as are just.
When does an insurer’s duty to defend arise? More specifically, does it arise before the insurer is given notice of the claim? That is the fundamental question addressed by this case.
We have recently learned that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will be re-visiting the January 2016 decision granting default judgment in the case of Jane Doe 464533 v. ND.
This case dealt with the narrow issue of whether the value of future CPP benefits are deductible under an SEF 44 claim.
In this case, the Newfoundland & Labrador Court of Appeal considered the scope of the implied undertaking rule in circumstance involving an independent medical examination.
The Alberta Court of Appeal clarified the law with respect to how long-term incentive plans should be treated when an employee is terminated.
As of January 1, 2017, Rule 22 of the New Brunswick Rules of Court for ‘Summary Judgment’ was repealed and replaced. Rule 22 for Summary Judgment has now been transformed from a means to weed out unmeritorious claims to a significant alternative model of adjudication.
Yes, it’s 2017, but gender discrimination continues to persist in many workplaces. Discrimination in employment on the basis of gender is contrary to human rights legislation and leaves an employer vulnerable to liability for its wrongful conduct.
So, you want to launch a business in Nova Scotia? Well, whether you want to disrupt the tech sector, break the Internet or brew some sour beer, you are going to need to understand what it means to be an employer subjected to a litany of employment laws.
Being a municipal councillor is a tough but rewarding calling. New to elected office and not sure where to start? Or, think you’ve seen it all and looking for some new moves?