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November 9, 2018
A. Danielle Bourgeois Receives Rising Stars Recognition
CALGARY – Field Law is pleased to announce that a member of our Edmonton team, A. Danielle Bourgeois was recognized at the Lexpert® Rising Stars Awards on November 8, 2018 in Toronto. “I’m truly humbled as there are countless...
December 2018
Upcoming Criminal Code Changes + Its Effects on Entering Canada
Immigration Alert
On December 18, 2018, Canada will begin imposing tough new penalties on those who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including cannabis, or commit cannabis-related crimes.The maximum penalty for impaired driving offences will increase...
November 2018
Bar Room Brawl – Alberta Kicks ‘Em Where It Counts
As we noted in our two previous articles “Of Beer and Borders” and “The 2 Million Dollar Case of Beer”, the Alberta government had taken a bruising over its beer markup and Alberta-only Small Brewers Development Program rebate.&...
November 27, 2018
Dealing with Unrepresented Members
Webinar
Whether it be due to cost or personal choice, regulated professionals facing disciplinary proceedings often elect to represent themselves. This can present unique challenges for regulators and administrative tribunals in ensuring a fair process. &nb...
November 2018
Bill 21 Update: An Act to Protect Patients Now Partially in Force
Professional Regulatory Alert
In our November 5, 2018 Professional Regulatory Alert we provided a brief summary of Bill 21, “An Act to Protect Patients” and addressed some of the implementation steps required of Colleges. By way of update, on November 19, 2018 the Bill ...
November 2019
Precise Language Needed to Override Reasonable Notice
Workwise Newsletter
It is fairly common for a written employment agreement to seek to limit an employee’s termination notice to the minimum amount prescribed under employment standards legislation. However past case law suggests that doing so may be more difficult t...
November 2018
No Appeal of the Cardinal Decision: SEF 44 Coverage and Automobile Used Without Consent
Insurance Alert
On November 15, 2018 the Supreme Court of Canada denied an application for leave to appeal the decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal in Cardinal v Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company, 2018 ABCA 69 (Cardinal).In Cardinal, the insurer, AMA, iss...
November 2018
Buildex Calgary Seminar Talks Cannabis in the Workplace
Journal of Commerce
November 8, 2018
A. Danielle Bourgeois Receives a Lexpert Rising Stars Award
Field Law is proud to announce that a member of our Edmonton team, A. Danielle Bourgeois, received a Lexpert® Rising Stars Award on November 8, 2018. Erika Carrasco from our Calgary team was also a finalist for this esteemed honour.The Award r...
November 2018
Court Upholds Decision to Allow Post-Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing After Near Miss
Canadian Employment Law Today
November 2018
Bill 21 – An Act to Protect Patients
Professional Regulatory Alert
In June of 2018, Alberta Health issued a Discussion Document indicating that the Government was considering amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) to better protect patients from sexual abuse by health professionals. The Discussion Do...
November 2018
Case Summary: Copytrack Pte Ltd. v Wall
Defence + Indemnity
A British Columbia court has come out with one of the first Canadian decisions directly addressing the enforcement of rights to ownership of cryptocurrency.
November 2018
Case Summary: Green v Khattab
Defence + Indemnity
Summary judgment ordering specific performance of a settlement reached during a binding Judicial Dispute Resolution was upheld, notwithstanding that a consent order or consent judgment had not been signed between the parties.
November 2018
Case Summary: Heuring v Smith
Defence + Indemnity
The Court assessed liability between a Plaintiff (cyclist) who failed to stop at a stop sign and the driver of a vehicle who did not clearly see the cyclist as a result of a “blind spot” created by a pillar in his vehicle and declined to aw...
November 2018
Case Summary: Zando v Ali
Defence + Indemnity
A damage assessment of $175,000 plus $25,000 for punitives for a single instance of sexual assault upon a colleague, involving intercourse, was upheld on appeal. The Court outlined the factors to be taken into account in quantifying sexual assault dama...
November 2018
Case Summary: Condominium Corporation No 9312374 v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada
Defence + Indemnity
The Supreme Court’s decision in the Ledcor case (which held that “resultant damage” arising from faulty workmanship is not excluded by the faulty workmanship exclusion in a builders’ risk policy) was held not to allow for covera...
November 2018
Case Summary: Aviva Insurance Company v Intact Insurance Company
Defence + Indemnity
Where an insurer contributes more than its share to a defence and settlement of a claim vis-à-vis other insurers who are involved, it may seek contribution from the other insurers even where the policies are complementary and not overlapping.
October 2018
#Hashmarks: Can a Hashtag be a Trademark?
The Medium
October 2018
To Serve and Protect: The Many Reasons for a Trademark Registration
The Medium
October 2018
How do “Smart Contracts” Fit With “Traditional Contracts”?
The Medium
October 2018
Don'cha Know, We're Talking About a Revolution: The Alberta Court of Appeal Makes OHS Law Fair
Workwise Newsletter
October 2018
Court Upholds Decision to Allow Post-Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing After Near-Miss
Workwise Newsletter
October 2018
Upcoming Impaired Driving and Cannabis-Related Penalties
Immigration Alert
October 11, 2018
Field Law Introduces New Tax Team
Field Law is pleased to welcome five new lawyers, including one as partner, and two support staff who will significantly enhance the firm’s capacity to offer tax services to clients. As of Oct. 1, 2018, a group of new tax, cross-border, business ...
October 2018
Recent Changes to the Condominium Property Act of Alberta
Field Law Blog
October 18, 2018
Women in Leadership: Rising to Challenges
Conferences
Field Law's Sharon Roberts will be co-chairing the 2018 Women in Leadership: Rising to Challenges Conference. Topics covered include: Empowering Teams Preventing Harassment in the Workplace Committing to Continuous Learning Clearning Ro...
October 17 + 18, 2018
Cybersecurity Roundtable: Risks + What to Do
Roundtable
In our previous workshop, “Cybersecurity for Canadian Organizations”, we presented an overview of cybersecurity risks and obligations, as well as what should be done to prevent or mitigate risks and how to respond to cyber incidents. Buildi...
October 2018
"Did You Roll That Yourself?": Travelling Tips Now that Cannabis is Legal in Canada
Countdown to Cannabis Legislation
October 16, 2018
Conducting Regulatory Investigations
Presentations
CNAR Pre-Conference Workshop
CNAR is proud to present its fifth annual training program for investigators. Develop your investigative skills by sharing approaches and obtaining feedback from your peers and experienced instructors.
November 22, 2018
Tips + Resources for Charities and Non-Profits as Estate Beneficiaries
Seminars
Wills, Estates + Trusts Seminar
Join Field Law’s Wills, Estates + Trusts Group and your colleagues from the non-profit sector for a complimentary lunchtime seminar. This seminar is designed to assist charities and non-profit organizations and their staff with an understanding o...
October 2018
Christin Elawny to Receive “Heart of Community” Award
Field Law is proud to announce that Christin Elawny has been recognized for her pro-bono efforts with the Accessible Housing Society (Accessible Housing). Christin, a lawyer based in our Calgary office, will receive the “Heart of Community”...
November 29, 2018
Field Law Post-Secondary Summit
Conferences
Join us for our annual Summit to focus and collaborate on legal issues facing Alberta's post-secondary institutions. Topics to be covered include: Governance: Representative Roles + Responsibilities Academic Labour Relations + Barg...
October 24 + 30, 2018
Effective Responses to Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Complaints Workshop
Seminars
An increasing number of organizations are being rocked by allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct by their employees. Often these allegations are broadcast on social media, catching organizations flat-footed and unprepared. Join Field Law...
February 12, 2019
Exploring the Legal Aspects of Smart Contracts and Their Role in Blockchain
Presentations
Blockchain in Energy Mining & Agriculture Canada
October 11, 2018
Field Law Welcomes Five New Lawyers
Field Law expands tax services by seven
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 11, 2018 – Field Law is pleased to welcome five new lawyers, including one as partner, and two support staff who will significantly enhance the firm’s capacity to offer tax services to clients. As of Oct. 1, 2018, a g...
October 3 + 10, 2018
Cannabis in the Workplace: Implications for Employers
Seminars
Recreational cannabis will be legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Join Field Law’s Labour and Employment Group for a detailed, scenario-based half-day workshop providing practical advice and useful tips to prepare your organization for situat...
October 4, 2018
Top 10 Pitfalls Nurses Face in Litigation
Presentations
Edmonton Critical Care Symposium
October 2018
Freedom of Speech + Professional Discipline: Striking the Balance
Perspectives for the Professions
October 2018
Case Summary: The Importance of Ensuring Allegations Contain Sufficient Particulars
Perspectives for the Professions
September 2018
Edible Cannabis: What You Need to Know
Countdown to Cannabis Legislation
September 25, 2018
Energy.AI Workshop
Energy Futures Lab and JWN
September 25, 2018
Quantifying Personal Injury + Business Loss Claims with Shawn Hemens
Seminars
Join Field Law and Shawn Hemens, a Chartered Business Valuator specializing in quantifying personal injury and business loss claims, for a seminar discussing: Identifying the financial documents needed to asses claims where an income loss from a bu...
September 2018
Punitive and Aggravated Damages – Exceptional but Necessary Remedies
Workwise
Although traditionally punitive and aggravated damages were deemed as exceptional remedies, the Courts have turned to these remedies to assist employees where the employer’s actions may be deemed as high-handed and spurious.
September 2018
Minimum Wage Increases in Alberta
Workwise
As of October 1st, the Alberta’s minimum wage increase will finally come into effect, bumping the minimum wages from $13.60 to $15 per hour. According to a report released by Public Interest Alberta, more than 300 000 Albertans will be getting...
September 2018
Keep Off the Grass! Cannabis in Calgary: Zoning and Public Use
Field Law Blog
September 2018
Cyber Losses: A Serious Organizational Risk in the Modern World
The Lawyer's Daily
September 19, 2018
Issues in Professional Discipline Investigations: Tips + Traps
Webinar
Effective professional discipline investigations are fundamentally important to the professional discipline process. The information that is obtained is used to make decisions about complaints that are received, including whether there is sufficient ev...
September 19, 2018
Blockchain and Smart Contracts
Presentations
PASC Education Day 2018
September 2018
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2019
28 Field Law Lawyers Recognized
Field Law is proud to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been included in the 13th edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. These lawyers have been recognized in 17 service areas, resulting in a total of 36 rankings.Among the 28 Field Law l...
August 2018
Alberta Appeal Court Rules Against Dentist in Regulatory Body’s Free Speech Complaint
The Lawyer's Daily
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