Lawyers Doin’ Stuff Other Than Lawyer’n
Vancouver lawyer, Mike Preston shares something special for all you cycling enthusiasts out there!
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Knowledge Required to Trigger Limitation Period & Crown Creditor Priority
The Supreme Court of Canada is releasing two decisions this week. The SCC will rule on R. v. Canada North Group on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 and Grant Thornton LLP, et al. v. New Brunswick on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
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Interpreting Full and Final Releases
On Friday, July 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in City of Corner Brook v. Mary Bailey. At issue is the proper interpretation of a release settling a personal injury and property damage claim arising from a motor vehicle accident.
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Compensation Owed to First Nation for Flooding Reserve Lands
On Friday, July 16, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Southwind v. Canada. At issue is the calculation of compensation owed by Canada for breaching its fiduciary duty to Lac Seul First Nation by illegally flooding over 11,000 acres of their reserve lands for a hydroelectric project in 1929.
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Family Law: Cohabitation Agreements Surviving Reconciliation
The important legal question in this case is whether that “ancient” common law rule should be extended to cohabitation agreements.
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Check out a full list of upcoming Supreme Court of Canada hearings for October-December 2021.
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