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When there’s snow way out
The Supreme Court of Canada gives a refresher course on the law of negligence and reminds us when municipalities’ decisions will, and will not, be immune from liability.
Pardon the Interruption
Are Business Interruption Losses due to COVID-19 Covered? We are closer to some answers as class action moves towards trial.
David and Goliath: Bad Faith and the Vulnerable
In a recent LAT decision, the adjudicator was unfavorably “shocked” at an insurer’s conduct toward its insured. Let’s talk about what went so terribly wrong in this motion to dismiss an application.
Investigations Before Dismissal: Legally Optional, Practically Mandatory
Dismissals alleging cause are usually “all or nothing” litigation. A recent Manitoba Court of Appeal decision has confirmed employees are not entitled to pre-dismissal investigations. But there’s more…
On the Clock Even When You’re Not
In This ‘Right To Sue’ Application The WSIAT Deal With The Issue Of When A Worker’s Activity Is Considered To Be Reasonably Incidental To Their Employment.
Fresh from the Oven: Court Delivers Warning to Pizza Drivers
Find out why this pizza delivery driver was denied coverage.
Saddle Up! Man kicked by horse … or was he?
Why the Ontario Superior Court said “Neigh”.
Executive Protection: Now 100% Effective Against “Workers”
Are Executive Officers protected from civil liability under the WSIA regardless of optional coverage?
Clarity on the “Data” Exclusion and the Duty to Defend
The Ontario Court of Appeal finds data exclusions to be “clear and unambiguous”.
Extrinsic Evidence and the Duty to Defend
The duty to defend is broad. The category of evidence that can be considered in determining that duty remains quite narrow.
Ontario Gets A New Tort, For Now
The tort of “harassment in internet communications” has arrived in Ontario!
No Intrusion, No Seclusion: Employee Privacy Claim Fails
What happens when a court finds an employee has no chance of success in privacy claim against their employer?