Sean Sinclair to Present at CMLA Conference

by | Oct 20, 2018 | Administrative Law, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair

The Canadian Media Lawyers Association will hold their annual meeting on November 2, 2018 in Toronto.  Representing our part of the country, Sean Sinclair will present on the openness of administrative tribunals during the cross country check-up portion of the conference.

To learn more about the work of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association, click here.

The “Duty to Defend” Exception: James Steele’s article appears in Hearsay

by | Sep 25, 2018 | Insurance, James D Steele, News

James Steele has published an article in Hearsay, the publication of the Canadian Defence Lawyers (CDL).  The CDL is a national organization of Canadian defence lawyers, including those who practice in insurance defence.

James’ piece focuses on whether liability insurers should face extraordinary costs penalties in proceedings determining a duty to defend.

Jennifer Pereira Presents on Marijuana and Insurance Issues

by | Sep 24, 2018 | Insurance, Jennifer D Pereira, News

In October 2018, federal legislation comes into force which authorizes Canadian provinces and territories to establish mechanisms for the sale of recreational marijuana.

Anticipating the effect this may have on its members, the Law Society of Saskatchewan is offering the seminar After the Ashes – The Legalization of Recreational Marijuana to address some of the issues faced by various practice areas.

This televised seminar takes place Friday, September 28, 2018 and included in the agenda is Jennifer Pereira‘s presentation on “Marijuana and Insurance Issues”.

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