In 2016, Canada legalized Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), sparking debates on patient eligibility and judicial oversight of medical decisions. In March 2024, a pivotal case, WV v MV, addressed these issues. MV, a 27-year-old was...

The Ontario Court of Appeal case R v Hason highlights the critical issue of unreliable expert testimony. The conviction of Richard Hason was influenced by the testimony of Dr. Scott Woodside, whose credibility was later questioned d...

The majority of the work done by Council members consists of governance with respect to the College’s regulatory functions and operations. Council members also have important adjudicative functions, and are also responsible for conducting...

The actions of employees outside of work hours can have significant implications for their careers and their employer’s business. As employees and employer both navigate an increasingly connected world, it is vital to understand the boundaries...

In a recent 5:4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that IP addresses carry a reasonable expectation of privacy and should be considered personal information. This landmark decision means that requests for IP addresses by la...

Members of regulated professions who serve on discipline tribunals must navigate an increasingly complex environment when fulfilling their role under their governing statutes. Join Gregory Sim, Kimberly Precht and Vivian Stevenson, KC...

While the U.S. and Ontario have recently banned the use of non-competition covenants (Non-Competes) in most employment contracts, Alberta still relies on common law to enforce them. Courts in Alberta are cautious, requiring employer...

Trademarks often evolve as part of a brand refresh or rebrand, raising important questions about maintaining trademark rights. Before undertaking a brand refresh, consult your trademark agent to determine if a new trademark applicat...

Join Field Law’s Professional Regulatory Group and your professional regulatory colleagues for our spring roundtable.Professional regulatory bodies, whether small or large, are complex organizations with mandates to govern professions in the p...

Trademarks frequently become points of contention among competitors, with social media posts now playing a significant role as evidence in these disputes. It's essential for business owners to seek guidance on how to appropriate...

TruGrp Inc. v. Karmina Holdings Inc. addresses the adequacy of letters of credit as security to vacate a lien. Concerns were raised about the enforceability of a bank’s letter of credit due to specific language that might rend...

Field Law has been identified as a top ten place to work for law students across Canada. Field Law was ranked ninth nationally and jumped up the rankings by four places in the annual Universum ranking of most attractive employers for students in the...

In the landscape of legal dispute resolution, binding judicial dispute resolution (binding JDR) presents a compelling alternative to traditional litigation, merging judicial authority with the flexibility of mediation. This method is particularly be...

Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Condominium Boards and Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking.Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues are plagu...

The Ontario Superior Court ruled in favour of a dismissed employee and found the employer breached their duty of good faith and fair dealing based on a surreptitious recording of the termination meeting. Employers should always...

The proposed capital gains inclusion rate increase, set to take effect on June 25, 2024, has generated controversy for taxpayers, especially business owners. This article outlines the ramifications of this tax change for private com...

The Court of King’s Bench reaffirmed the decision by the Safety Codes Council of Alberta Appeals Panel, which found that portable storage racks in a warehouse do not fall under the National Building Code's jurisdiction. Th...

Join Field Law and Dr. Alto Lo, MD, FRCPC, CSCN Diplomate (EMG) for a complimentary lunch and learn that will provide insurance professionals with a better understanding of the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, and the in...

The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that Ontario improperly destroyed documents related to Trillium's halted wind farm project. Though Trillium's original claims were dismissed and costly, the appeal revealed Ontario's fai...

When determining whether a party has performed or provided work "in relation to an improvement", BC courts will not stray from the rule that, without any physical demolition or construction work having begun, pre-construct...

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta has revised procedures for handling access to information reviews and privacy complaints under FOIPPA, PIPA, and HIA. These changes aim to expedite processing ti...

Starting January 1, 2024, a streamlined trial process for civil and family matters was implemented. Identified issues with the previous summary trial process included the absence of a fixed deadline for objections on the mode of trial leading to las...

A recent decision from the Alberta Court of Appeal emphasizes the critical importance of procedural fairness in internal disciplinary actions within post-secondary institutions. The ruling centred on a student's right to ac...

The Ontario Supreme Court recently ruled that employers do not have the right to terminate employees "at any time". The Court held that the termination clause was unenforceable because it could violate statutory protected ...

A Cautionary Tale In a recent and notable incident in British Columbia, the legal profession was given a stark reminder of the pitfalls associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal practice. A Vancouver lawyer faced repercussi...

When striking pleadings, the moving party must show that it is "plain, obvious, and beyond doubt" that the plaintiff's claim could not succeed – it must have no reasonable prospect of success. This is typically a...

In today's digital age, HR professionals face critical decisions regarding the use of electronic versus traditional wet ink signatures for employee documents. This choice hinges on legal compliance, security, and the specific re...

Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Condominium Boards and Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues are plag...

The Court of Appeal (i) affirmed time-on-risk as the correct method for allocating the costs of defence between insurers when claims span many years, (ii) affirmed that insurers are not obligated to reimburse their insureds for the ...

For taxation years beginning in 2023, bare trusts are required to file a T3 Trust Income Tax and Information Return. The return requires detailed information about the trustee and the beneficiaries. Failure to comply with this filin...

Join Rob Worthington and Saul Abrams for Beyond Borders, a complimentary webinar series designed to provide you with invaluable insights and strategies to confidently navigate the world of cross-border tax issues. From un...

This case highlights the importance of exercising care when inviting parties to an witness interview. Broad invites can lead to unintended waiver of litigation privilege over interview transcripts. In relation to a building fire for...

Field Law congratulates 15 lawyers recognized as Leading Practitioners in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.  The following lawyers have been recognized:  Malkit Atwal - Estate + Personal Tax (Estate + Tax Planni...

Join Field Law’s Professional Regulatory Group and your professional regulatory colleagues for our first roundtable of the year.This session will focus on the intersection of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and profession...

Join members of our Labour + Employment Group for our annual Year in Review, which focuses on legal updates for management and employee groups.Part 2 of this series covered Employment, Privacy and Human Rights. To view Part ...

The Alberta Human Rights Commission and labour arbitrators hold concurrent jurisdiction over human rights issues in unionized workplaces, as highlighted by a recent decision from the Chief of the Alberta Human Rights. However, the C...

When registering a lien, ensuring the information included is accurate is crucial to lien validity. Getting the date work was completed, or the legal land location, wrong, is often fatal. But where does the court draw the line betwe...

In the dynamic field of physiotherapy, understanding the nuances of AB-2 and AB-4 reports is crucial for effective treatment and legal documentation. This lunch and learn will review the essentials of interpreting these reports and provide insights ...

Learn about the most important professional regulatory court cases of 2023. What are the key legal trends? What are the strategic and operational implications for regulators?Presented by Katrina Haymond, KC, Gregory Sim and James Casey, th...

In a construction lien dispute, Alfa Mechanical filed a motion for default judgment against the Changs over a Toronto property lien. The parties set aside the default noting but disagreed on costs. The court awarded Alfa expenses fo...

Field Law is delighted to announce the addition of three new partners to the firm effective January 1, 2024.Kristin Yarish, based in Calgary, and Kim Precht, situated in Edmonton, have been promoted to the position of partners, marking a significant...

Determining the proper amount of a construction lien routinely arises in construction law proceedings. In certain circumstances, there may be no basis to support an excessive lien amount, which could ultimately bring the matter...

Join members of our Labour + Employment Group for our annual Year in Review, which focuses on legal updates for management and employee groups.Part 1 of this series covered Labour and Occupational Health + Safety. To view Part 2, whic...

Join Saul Abrams and Stephen Doyle for a complimentary webinar series designed to provide you with invaluable insights and strategies to confidently navigate the world of cross-border tax issues. From understanding how to oper...