What You Need to Know - Legal Changes Affecting Claims Handling

As Time Winds Down – An Overview of Limitations in Alberta Written By: Michael Geib, Associate How long do I have to sue? In most jurisdictions, including Alberta, lawsuits are subject to limitation deadlines. In Alberta the Limitations Act sets out the formula for determining how long someone has to sue. The Limitations Act also […]

Bill 41: The Insurance (Enhancing Driver Affordability and Care) Amendment Act Bill 41 was first introduced in the Alberta Legislature on October 29, 2020 by Finance Minister Travis Toews. Bill 41 would amend the Insurance Act in a number of significant ways. At first reading, Mr. Toews indicated that the Bill proposes the introduction of […]

Are Your Contracts Fair? New Rules for Unconscionability in Uber v Heller Written By: Matthew Cressatti, Associate On June 26, 2020 the Supreme Court shook up the doctrine of unconscionability in the long-awaited decision of Uber v Heller. At issue in this case was whether a mandatory arbitration clause was unconscionable. The Court set out […]