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In this session, Samaneh Hosseini and Muzhgan Wahaj of our
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group offer a refresher on the
law of privilege in Canada and an overview of recent developments
that every in-house counsel should be aware of. Topics include
overview of types of privilege and their criteria, common interest
privilege (Iggillis Holdings v Canada (MNR)), how to protect
privilege when wearing both business and legal hats and
communicating over new technology platforms (Teams, text, WhatsApp,
Snapchat, Slack, etc.). (58 minutes, 51 seconds).
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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Recent decisions from Canadian courts will impact businesses in various industries. Below are five takeaways from commercial cases across the country to help your business stay ahead of litigation risk...
In Russell v Russell, 2024 ABKB 182, Ms. Russell was injured in a single vehicle collision and sought $200,000.00 in general damages for pain and suffering.
When picturing legal proceedings, many people envision dramatic courtroom trials with witnesses taking the stand. However, in Alberta, civil trials (unlike criminal trials) are rare.
Regular followers of my blogs will probably have recognized that they often feature defamation cases and decisions rendered on anti-SLAPP motions. An anti-SLAPP motion (available in Ontario...
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