2445 Results * Practice Group Leader, Lawyer, Trademark Agent Calgary Director of Knowledge Management and Process Improvement VCARD Edmonton Partner / Privacy and Data Protection Officer VCARD Practice Group Leader Calgary Director of Professional Recruitment and Development VCARD Edmonton news + views + events [ View All ] September 11 + 19, 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... June 2018 The $2 Million Case of Beer Alberta Loses Yet Another Round in Supporting Craft Brewers Steam Whistle Brewing Inc. v. Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission – June 19, 2018Sir Mick Jagger informed us that “you can’t always get what you want,” and this time, the Alberta government gets more of what they don&... June 2018 Supreme Court Defers to Law Societies in Denial of TWU’s Law School Professional Regulatory Alert July 2018 Legal Cannabis: Coming to Canada on October 17, 2018 Countdown to Cannabis Legislation June 19, 2018 Professional Regulation in the Age of Social Media
Professional Regulatory Roundtable Join the Field Law Professional Regulatory Group and your professional regulatory colleagues for another lunch time roundtable. This roundtable is designed to assist complaints directors and other regulatory professionals to navigate the issues that ca... June 2018 A Star Extinguished: Anton Yelchin (1989-2016) Field Law Blog Summer 2018 To Each Their Own - Cannabis Rules and Markets to Vary by Territory Aboriginal Business Quarterly June 2018 Calgary’s Cannabis Consumption Bylaws: What You Need to Know Countdown to Cannabis Legislation June 2018 Priority Among Insurers in an Alberta Rental/Leased Vehicle Claim The Six Circles of Hell June 2018 Of Beer and Borders Alberta Loses Another Round In Its Support of Alberta Craft Brewers Right now, Alberta Premier Notley and her government are thinking "stupid laws!", because they can't seem to get around the ones that affect subsidies or grants for Alberta craft brewers. Alberta's latest attempt, its 2016 Small ... June 11, 2018 Sexual Abuse Amendments to the Health Professions Act and Health Disciplines Act: Implications for Regulators
Professional Regulatory Workshop On June 1, 2018 regulators received a discussion document from Alberta Health “Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse By Regulated Health Professionals” which outlines potential amendments to the Health Professions Act and Health Disciplines... June 5, 2018 A Primer – Occupational Therapy Seminars Insurance Seminar Join Field Law's Sharon Stefanyk and Occupational Therapist Gillian Bagg for an opportunity to learn from an occupational therapist experienced in providing expert opinion regarding a person’s physical capacities and their ability to particip... June 5, 2018 Cannabis in the Workplace - Implications for Northern Employers Seminars What Northern Employers Need to Know About Cannabis in the Workplace
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 situ... May 2018 Skip the Investigation and Risk Punitive Damages Workwise May 29, 2018 New Drone Regulations are Coming to Canada – Are You Ready for the Changes? Seminars Canadian Bar Association Join Erika Carrasco to explore new drone regulations coming to Canada. Specific topics of the session will include:
What are the current Regulations in Canada and how and why are they changing?
What will this mean for lawyers n... May 2018 Cannabis Retailers and the Layers of Regulation Impacting Sale Countdown to Cannabis Legislation May 23, 2018 The New Alberta OHS Act: More Roles, More Obligations + Many More Pitfalls Workshop Join Field Law for a comprehensive half-day workshop that will prepare you for the upcoming changes to the OHS Act.
On June 1, serious changes are coming to Alberta’s occupational health and safety law. Already an onerous regulatory regi... May 2018 Minor Injury Regulation Changes Insurance Alert Changes to the Minor Injury Regulation (AR 123.2004) (“MIR”) are expected shortly, which clarify certain misinterpretations of the wording of the MIR to date. May 2018 Good News for Employers: No Unfettered Right to Use Cannabis at Work Countdown to Cannabis Legislation As the cloud of recreational cannabis legalization looms on the horizon, employers will face difficult situations pertaining to cannabis and the workplace. It is important to remember that just because recreational cannabis will be legal, and medically... May 22, 2018 Definitive deference: How courts treat consultants’ decisions The Lawyer's Daily This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. May 2018 What is the Duty of Care owed by Bailee of a Vehicle to Innocent Third Parties on the Road? Insurance Alert Does a garage owner owe a duty of care to a third party who comes onto the businesses private property, steals a vehicle and is injured in a subsequent motor vehicle accident? The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that “a business will only owe a... May 2018 Trolls on the Bridge to Your Brand The Medium May 2018 Can Smart Contracts Really be Smart? The Medium May 2018 Are Your Personality Rights Protected? The Medium April 2018 Case Summary: Oliveira v. Aviva Canada Inc. Defence + Indemnity The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a decision that a hospital insurer owed a duty to defend a hospital employee sued for the privacy tort of inclusion upon seclusion, as such was an “invasion or violation of privacy” or an “invasion o... April 2018 Case Summary: Core Ventures Inc v Trio Chute Inc (Aluminum Planet) Defence + Indemnity Where the lease specifies that the Landlord is obligated to take out fire insurance, the tenant is presumed to generally from the insurance proceeds (even where the fire is caused by the tenant’s negligence) and clear language in the lease is nec... April 2018 Case Summary: Nasr Hospitality Services Inc. v Intact Insurance Defence + Indemnity The Court, applying Ontario’s appropriateness factor under the Limitations Act, 2002, SO 2002, c 24, Schedule B., found the limitations period was did not begin to run until the insurer denied the claim under the insurance policy, sometime after ... April 2018 Case Summary: Stefanyk v Sobeys Capital Incorporated Defence + Indemnity A tenant of a shopping centre may be an “occupier” of a sidewalk in front of its leased premises in some circumstances, or owe visitors a common law duty of care regarding same, but it is not negligence to put a bicycle rack at that location. April 2018 Case Summary: Jones v. I.F. Propco Defence + Indemnity An Ontario court declined to order a personal injury Plaintiff who had posted pre-accident activities on her public Facebook profile to produce her private profile, even where she planned to call witnesses to testify to the differences between he... April 2018 Case Summary: Tree-Techol Tree Technology and Research Co. v Via Rail Canada Inc. Defence + Indemnity An Insured has no obligation to include an Insurer’s subrogated claim in an action to recover losses in excess of its insurance coverage. April 2018 Case Summary: Biggar v. Enns Defence + Indemnity In rear-end collisions the trailing driver is not always liable; the Court is to consider the factual circumstances in each case: the speed of the trailing vehicle, the distance between the vehicles, the actions of the trailing driver before the emerge... April 2018 Case Summary: Tuffnail et al v Meekes et al Defence + Indemnity A claimant is not required to sue all tort-feasors in order to collect under the OCPF 44 Endorsement (and the Alberta SEF 44 Endorsement). April 2018 Case Summary: Glover v. Leaky Defence + Indemnity An admission of liability in an action is not a formal admission binding the party making it in a subsequent action relating to the same accident, but is only evidence in the second action to be attributed such weight as the Court decides. Thus, ... May 3, 2018 Don't Forget the Sanctions...
Professional Regulatory Webinar You’ve heard all the evidence and the charges are proven. For the professional whose career is on the line, nothing could be more important than what comes next...
Presented by James Casey, QC and Gregory Sim of the Field L... May 2, 2018 Tips + Resources for Charities and Non-Profits as Estate Beneficiaries 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... April 19, 2018 Resolve to Resolve Alternatively Professional Regulatory Roundtable Series Join the Field Law Professional Regulatory Group and your professional regulatory colleagues for a lunchtime roundtable. This roundtable is designed to assist regulators and their staff whose mandates include resolving complaints, including by assessin... April 19, 2018 Weed at Work: Preparing for the Upcoming Legalization of Cannabis in Canada Seminars Join Trojan Safety, SIX Safety Systems and Field Law for a detailed half-day seminar providing practical advice and useful tips to prepare your organization for situations involving cannabis in the workplace.
During this comprehensive half-day semin... April 2018 Cannabis Regulation in Canada’s Territories Countdown to Cannabis Legislation Canada's plans for cannabis legalization are slowly rolling into focus. While many of the details of the regulatory framework are still under review, it is clear that the approach to regulation taken by the Provinces and Territories is mixed and di... April 12, 2018 Women in Leadership - 11th Edition Conferences Leading successfully in today's environment We live – and work – in a world, in professions, where notwithstanding the Me Too and Time’s Up movements, sexism and gender bias are alive and well. Now, more than ever, empowerment of women – and ownership by women – mat... April 11-12, 2018 HR Undefined 2018 Conferences HR Undefined is CPHR Alberta’s largest annual event. It provides an environment where you can learn solutions to HR challenges through professional development and networking with Alberta’s HR pros. In April 2018, Human Resources and busine... April 2018 Cannabis: Insurance Implications Seminars CICMA/CIAA Education Conference April 3, 2018 Field Law Launches 2018 Community Fund Program Regional law firm pledges $75,000 to support community initiatives in Alberta and the Northwest Territories Field Law, a western and northern regional law firm, is excited to announce the launch of its 6th annual Field Law Community Fund Program (the Program). The Program supports local initiatives and causes within communities in Northern and Southern Alber... April 2018 Is Spousal Support Available After Death? Field Law Blog April 2018 A Reference to Deference – The Court Weighs in on a Consultant’s Findings Field Law Blog Spring 2018 Cannabis in the Workplace: A Few Things Employers Might Get a Taste of Aboriginal Business Quarterly March 2018 Cannabis in the Workplace: A Few Things Employers Might Get a Taste of Countdown to Cannabis Legislation March 2018 26 (Months) is the New 24: No “Hard Cap” on Reasonable Notice Periods Workwise Newsletter March 2018 Rolling the Dice on Costs of Estate Litigation Field Law Blog March 2018 Contentious Construction Contract Clauses: Traps and Pitfalls to be Aware Of Presentations BUILDEX Edmonton Conference March 2018 Reduction in Sanction on the Basis of Delay is Not Automatic Perspectives for the Professions March 2018 Duty of Fairness at Investigative Stage and the Importance of Cooperation in an Investigation Perspectives for the Professions / Canadian Employment Law Today March 2018 Unauthorized Practice: Strategies that Work Perspectives for the Professions March 2018 CIP Society Symposium 2018 Seminars Emerging Risks In July of this year, legalization of cannabis in Canada and medical cannabis in Canada will be legal. Gain an understanding of how cannabis laws will impact various types of insurers and how policy wordings and coverage might be impacted in vari... Winter 2018 2017 A Year in Review Seminar Series
The Field Law Labour and Employment Group presents the annual Year in Review seminars in Calgary and Edmonton. Join us for legal updates and practical challenges for management and employee groups in the areas of:
Occupational Health and ... March 2018 Mo’ Money, Mo’ Administration Field Law Blog March 2018 Double Duty: Executors’ Tax Filing Obligations Field Law Blog March 2018 Vance Langford Called to Massachusetts Bar Congratulations to Vance Langford who was recently called to the bar in Massachusetts, enhancing his ability to provide U.S. immigration services to our client base. Winter 2018 Cybersecurity for Canadian Organizations Risks + What to Do Digital technologies offer many benefits, but they also expose their users to an increasing range of threats with the potential not only to cripple or destroy an organization’s digital assets and data, but also to cause huge financial losses. It ... March 2018 Mandatory Breach Reporting under PIPA and PIPEDA February 2018 Case Summary: Hartley v Security National Insurance Company Defence + Indemnity An Ontario plaintiff was held to be able to look to his OPCF 44R insurer to pay his damages in excess of a liability cap in the U.S. state where the accident occurred up to the OPCF 44R limits but not for the plaintiff’s U.S. legal fees. February 2018 Case Summary: Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v Intact Insurance Company Defence + Indemnity The Court held that a duty to defend was triggered by pleadings alleging an escape of fuel oil onto neighbouring property despite a pollution exclusion clause in the policies, because the pleaded facts did not allow a determination if the escape fell w... February 2018 Case Summary: Cardinal v Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company Defence + Indemnity The SEF 44 Endorsement is not a standalone policy and exclusions in the underlying policy apply to it such that a claimant passenger of a stolen vehicle is entitled to benefits if he/she did not know nor ought to have known that the vehicle was stolen. February 2018 Case Summary: Vanderveen v Waterbridge Media Inc. Defence + Indemnity Employing a video shot of a person jogging on a public jogging path for a commercial sales-pitch video was found to establish the privacy tort of intrusion upon seclusion. February 2018 Case Summary: Halley v McCann Defence + Indemnity Where a hospital employee leaked the fact that the Plaintiff patient to family members, she was held liable for the tort of publication of embarrassing facts and damages of $7,500.00 were awarded for damages plus $1,500.00 in punitive damages. February 2018 Case Summary: Stefanyk v Stevens Defence + Indemnity A tenant was found to be an “occupier” of its premises and potentially liable when a dog lunged at a party on the adjacent sidewalk, causing her to fall on the basis of allegedly having allowed a condition or activity on its premises to flo... February 2018 Case Summary: Stevenson v Thompson Defence + Indemnity A Plaintiff was found by the trial judge to have exaggerated her pain levels and to have lied during Questioning and to her health care professionals but was still found at trial to be credible and honest, which resulted in the Plaintiff obtaining a fa... February 2018 Case Summary: Alberta v Suncor Energy Inc. Defence + Indemnity Documents generated for an internal investigation of an accident can be protected by litigation privilege if they were created for the dominant purpose of litigation but that does not mean that every document on the investigation file is privileged &nd... February 2018 Case Summary: Valard Construction Ltd. v Bird Construction Co. Defence + Indemnity Supreme Court of Canada finds obligee/trustee under a Labour and Material Payment Bond breached the fiduciary duty owed to a claimant by failing to disclose existence of the Bond. February 2018 Protection From Discrimination in Employment – To Infinity and Beyond Workwise Newsletter February 2018 Jail for OHS Offences? Yes - Even if the OHS Prosecutor Didn’t Ask For it! Workwise Newsletter February 2018 When Calculating Lien Periods, it’s Convenient to be Prevenient Field Law Blog February 2018 Mitigate Before you Litigate: Recovering Damages for Renovations Gone Wrong Field Law Blog February 2018 Do Something! Labour and Material Payment Bonds Should Be Disclosed to Claimants Field Law Blog February 2018 2018 Blockchain IoT & Machine Learning Client Events Oil & Gas Canada How to Manage the Legal Risk of Emerging Technologies and IoT and Reap the Benefit February 2018 Claims for Extra Work and Back Charges: A Tale of Two Trades Field Law Blog February 2018 Trademarks: Use it or lose it – and prove it! The Medium February 2018 The Google vs. Equustek Decision: What comes next? The Medium February 2018 Goodbye Floppy Disk, Hello Streaming Video: Trademark Evolution, Part 2 The Medium February 2018 You May Have to Keep Your Promises Field Law Blog February 2018 Neil Kathol on Global News with Nancy Hixt Legal experts urge caution when posting online about the #MeToo movement 2013-2018 Professional Regulation and Ethical Issues in the Laboratory (University of Alberta) January 2018 Understanding Limitations of Liability: Recent Alberta and Canadian Case Law Canadian Institute: Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects Conference 2017-2018 Privacy Law for Human Resource Professionals (NAIT) 2017-2018 Privacy Fundamentals for Professional Regulators January 2018 Drones 101 Calgary lawyer says laws confusing but clarity is on the horizon January 2018 An Unconscionable Bargain Field Law Blog January 2018 Update on Conflicts of Interest Act: Deadlines Looming for Post-Secondary Institutions January 2018 North of 60 Series: Estate Administration in the Northwest Territories Field Law Blog January 2018 Contractor Know Thyself: If You Don’t, You May Lose Your Lien Field Law Blog January 2018 Field Law in the Calgary Herald: Nonfiction enjoys Stampede partnership Nonfiction Studios, the Calgary creative agency responsible for Field Law’s blog and Community Fund Program website, is profiled by the Calgary Herald ahead of their 2018 partnership with the Calgary Stampede. January 2018 Could new technology keep drones from spying on you? Vanessa Hvratin, National Post Erika Carrasco offers perspective on the current challenges facing the drone industry, and how new technology and privacy laws could impact future drone legislation.
January 2018 Fatal Errors: The Small Mistakes That Can Have a Big Impact On Your Lien Claim Field Law Blog January 2018 Field Law Announces Two Partners Firm Welcomes Malkit Atwal and Sharon Roberts to its Partnership EDMONTON – Field Law is pleased to introduce Malkit Atwal and Sharon Roberts as partners of the Firm. The addition of Malkit and Sharon to Field’s partnership is an emblem of the Firm’s growth in 2017, and its continued expansion and ... December 2017 Termination Problems: When Can You Walk Away From a Contract? Field Law Blog December 2017 Through the Scratched Looking Glass: Sattva, Ledcor, Teal and Developments in the Law of Contract Carswell Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2017 December 2017 Case Summary: Middleton v Pankhurst Defence + Indemnity In Ontario the Statutory Condition in an auto policy requiring that the driver be “authorized by law” to drive refers to the licensing regime such that breaching driving conditions in a probation order does not render the driver to be unaut... December 2017 Case Summary: Economical Mutual Insurance Company v Gill Defence + Indemnity Where a claim is advanced against a parent in negligence for injury suffered by his child, the family member exclusion clause in the parent’s homeowner’s policy was held to exclude coverage for the parent. December 2017 Case Summary: Co-operators General Insurance Company v. Kane Defence + Indemnity Where the policy excludes coverage for intentional acts, allegations of negligence relating to the same claim will not be excluded from coverage if “it is possible that they were not committed with the same intention or state of mind, being to in... December 2017 Case Summary: Reeb v. The Guarantee Company of North America Defence + Indemnity An insurer-appointed defence counsel will be in conflict of interest if the interests of the insurer and the insured are not in alignment, and in such cases the Court may appoint independent counsel (an amicus curiae or Cumis counsel) to defe... December 2017 Case Summary: Oliveira v. Aviva Canada Inc. Defence + Indemnity A hospital insurer was held to owe a duty to defend a hospital employee sued for the privacy tort of inclusion upon seclusion, as such was an “invasion or violation of privacy” or an “invasion or violation of a right of privacy, withi... December 2017 Case Summary: Hobin v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company Defence + Indemnity The 2009 amendments to the Traffic Safety Act and the Insurance Act with respect to the liability of a renter, lessor or lender of a vehicle were intended to cap their vicarious liability for the driver’s negligence at $1 mill... December 2017 Case Summary: Larizza v. The Royal Bank of Nova Scotia Defence + Indemnity A landlord conducting a credit check on a prospective tenant without their knowledge or consent does not amount to the privacy tort of intrusion upon seclusion, as the Ontario statute authorized a credit check in the circumstances and a reasonable pers... December 2017 Case Summary: R v Shah Defence + Indemnity After the first reported decision on drones in Canada, the drone operator was found guilty of flying his drone "in a manner hazardous or likely hazardous to aviation safety" under section 602.45 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations ... December 2017 Case Summary: Baker v Poucette Defence + Indemnity Where a plaintiff is held to suffer a negative loss (i.e. has had a “gain”) under one head of damage, that gain is not to be offset or deducted from another head of damage where the plaintiff has suffered a loss. December 2017 2017 Post-Secondary Summit Recap December 12 If You Haven't Heard About the Upcoming Changes to the Alberta Employment Standards Regulation, You Need to Read This! Workwise Newsletter December 2017 Unilaterally amending payment terms by conduct alone…Nice try! December 2017 A Different Kind of Joint Problem Field Law Blog December 2017 R v Jarvis: Is There a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Schools? Workwise Newsletter December 2017 Employment Standards Code Changes are Effective January 1: Are You Ready? Workwise Newsletter November 30, 2017 Post-Secondary Summit Conferences Join us for our second annual summit to focus and collaborate on legal issues facing Alberta's post-secondary institutions.
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November 2017 The Devil is in the Drafting: Is an Estate Entitled to Spousal Support Payments? Field Law Blog November 2017 Bill 30 Overhauls Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act November 2017 It’s Your Funeral, but Who Calls the Shots? Field Law Blog November 2017 Bill 27: Expansion of the Conflicts of Interest Act to Public Agencies November 2017 Field Law at CBA West 2017 The Alberta and British Columbia branches of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) are teaming up to present “CBA West 2017”, an exciting new legal conference for lawyers practicing in Western Canada. The conference will take place in Las Vega... November 2017 Legally Using Drones in Construction - How to Maximize Profit while Minimizing Risk Presentations BUILDEX Calgary November 2017 Sandra Corbett, QC recognized with a Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Award For Leadership in the Profession in Private Practice Sandra Corbett, QC, has won a 2017 Women In Law Leadership (WILL) Award in the area of Leadership in the Profession (Private Practice). The Award recognizes and applauds lawyers in private practice who has shown extraordinary leadership and a commitmen... November 2017 My Last Will and Textament Field Law Blog November 2017 Legal eagle to explain how to soar like a drone properly Peter Caulfield, Journal of Commerce Ahead of Calgary Buildex 2017, Erika Carrasco provides background on her presentation on safe, legal use of drones: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No It's a Drone! Legal Know-how for Successful Use and Operation of UAVs on Construction and Comm... November 2017 Aboriginal Business Structures Faculty of Law, University of Alberta November 2017 Discipline Hearing Processes Professional Investigation and Discipline Procedures Workshop, Regina, SK November 2017 Decision Writing Professional Investigation and Discipline Procedures Workshop, Regina, SK October 2017 The Brick Warehouse LP v Chubb Insurance Company of Canada Defence + Indemnity Newsletter October 2017 Birss v Tien Lung Taekwon-Do Club Defence + Indemnity Newsletter October 2017 (Don’t) Live Together, Love Together Field Law Blog October 2017 Hudye Inc v Rosowsky Defence + Indemnity Newsletter October 2017 Bruff-Murphy v Gunawardena Defence + Indemnity Newsletter October 2017 Case Summary: Vermilion & District Housing Foundation v Binder Construction Limited Defence + Indemnity Newsletter October 2017 No Loyalty Program for Drugs: Court Confirms Prohibition on Pharmacy Inducements Professional Regulatory Alert October 2017 Failure to Investigate Not Fatal to Just Cause Termination Workwise Newsletter October 2017 You Can Ask for Advice and Directions Field Law Blog October 2017 Times They Are A Changin': Drastic Changes to Alberta's Work Laws Are Upon Us Seminars The provincial government's new Fair and Family-Friendly Workplaces Act has introduced profound changes to Alberta's Employment Standards Code and Labour Relations Code. Some changes are already in effect, and some come into effect on January 1... October 2017 Perspectives on Transparency for Professional Regulators The Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR) Conference, Halifax, NS October 2017 Legalized Recreational Marijuana in Alberta - Is Your Workplace Prepared? The Advisor October 2017 Field Law brings ideas and energy to Opportunities North 2017 Creating and expanding economic opportunities for northern communities in Canada As Canada’s economy continues to slowly recover from an ongoing global downturn, questions remain about how our country will address longstanding issues of unemployment and a lack of opportunity in our northern communities. As a business in... October 2017 Field Law Lawyers and Department recognized in Chambers Canada 2018 Guide Field Law is pleased to announce that it has been listed in the Chambers Canada 2018 guide as having a “Highly Regarded Corporate/Commercial” Department in Alberta.Additionally, the following lawyers have been ranked:
L. Frank Molnar, Q... October 2017 What Evidence is Required to Implement Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies in Safety Sensitive Workplaces? 2013-2017 Legalities of Nursing (University of Alberta) September 2017 The Relationship Between Council and the Chief Executive Officer Perspectives for the Professions September 2017 Importance of Clear Guidelines and Policies Perspectives for the Professions September 2017 Standing of Complainants on Judicial Review Perspectives for the Professions September 2017 A. Danielle Bourgeois honoured by University of Alberta Field Law lawyer and former Pandas hockey player inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame A. Danielle Bourgeois, '05 BA, '09 LLB, will be inducted in the University of Alberta Sports Wall of Fame for her leadership in university sport. President David H. Turpin presented Danielle with her award on September 25, 2017 at the Northern Alberta ... September 2017 Without Prejudice: An Invisibility Cloak for a Mature World Workwise Newsletter September 2017 Time is Tickin’ — Limitation Periods and Your Lien September 2017 Autonomous Vehicle Law: The Current Legal Landscape Presentations The National Public Sector Lawyers Forum September 2017 Your Career May Be An Open Book: Privacy and Regulatory Investigations The CAP Monitor September 2017 The Next Industrial Revolution: How IoT Will Change the Way People Live, Work & Play Presentations SCG Legal Annual Meeting August 2017 Defence + Indemnity - August 2017 August 28, 2017 Maggie Rabinovitz joins Field Law's Calgary Team Firm expands corporate law and real estate practice CALGARY – Field Law has welcomed Maggie Rabinovitz to the Field Law office in Calgary. This new addition to the Field Law Calgary team aligns with the Firm’s commitment to delivering personalized service to our clients.
With prior ... August 2017 Accommodating Medical Marijuana Use in the Workplace Presentation August 2017 The Best Lawyers in Canada 2018 25 Field Law Lawyers Recognized
25 Lawyers from Field Law Recognized in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2018
Field Law is pleased to announce that 25 lawyers have been included in the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. Three of these lawyers are new additions a... August 2017 Case Summary: Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corp. v. Able Eavestroughing Ltd. Defence + Indemnity Newsletter Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench finds CRA entitled to priority to “earned but unpaid” contract funds held by obligee (over the surety who had paid out labour and material payment bond claims after principal’s default) August 2017 Terminated Employee Awarded Aggravated Damages for Employer's Conduct Workwise August 14, 2017 Field Law welcomes Jennifer Marshall to Business Law Group Firm welcomes new mergers and acquisition lawyer to its Calgary office CALGARY – Field Law welcomes Jennifer Marshall to their Calgary office. Jennifer joins the firm’s Business Law Group as their newest lawyer. Field Law continues its expansion and diversification in key industries including energy and ... August 2017 Tips & Traps – Partial Payment from the 10% Holdback August 2017 LESA Estate Administration Fundamentals Presentations July 2017 “A rose by any other name? Not so!”: The critical role of “improvement” in the Builders’ Lien Act July 2017 Mistakes and Builders’ Liens: Fixable or Fatal? July 2017 Things Left Unsaid – Determining Price Adjustment resulting from Scope Changes July 2017 Estimates: How Important Are They Really? July 2017 Summary Judgment: Shortcut to Payment? July 21, 2017 Field Law Announces Northern Alberta Award Winners of the 2017 Field Law Community Fund Program Fifth year of program breaks public voting records to support community initiatives in Northern Alberta Field Law, a western and northern regional law firm, is excited to announce the Northern Alberta winners of the Field Law Community Fund Program (“the Program”). This year, the Program celebrated its fifth year of supporting local community... July 17, 2017 Field Law Announces Award Winners of the 2017 Field Law Community Fund Program Fifth year of program breaks public voting records to support community initiatives in the NWT Field Law, a western and northern regional law firm, is excited to announce the Northwest Territories winners of the Field Law Community Fund Program (the Program). This year, the Program celebrated its fifth year of supporting local community initiati... July 2017 How Key is the Employee? Identifying When an Employee is a Fiduciary Workwise July 2017 Alberta’s Highest Court Clarifies OHS Law: Privilege Must Be Proven Labour and Employment Alert July 6, 2017 Field Law Announces Award Winners of the 2017 Field Law Community Fund Program Fifth year of program breaks public voting records to support community initiatives in Calgary area Field Law, a western and northern regional law firm, is excited to announce the Southern Alberta winners of the Field Law Community Fund Program (the Program). This year, the Program celebrated its fifth year of supporting local community initiatives i... June 2017 Defence + Indemnity - June 2017 June 2017 Define Who Your Children Are In Your Will Field Law Blog June 2017 The King of Pop on Death and Taxes Field Law Blog June 2017 Certain Earnings During Notice Period Not Considered Mitigation Workwise June 2017 Vance Langford quoted in The Star Parliamentary committee recommends scrapping immigration consulting regulator - Vance Langford, a Calgary-based Partner at Field Law is quoted in The Star (Toronto) as a parliamentary committee says better oversight of the immigration consulting indust... June 2017 “Fiduciary Duty” as an Ingredient of the Pension “Mélange” Presentations June 2017 First Calgarian convicted for flying drone wins new trial after appeal Shawn Logan, Calgary Herald Erika Carrasco grants insight into the complexities of UAV Regulations in Canada, and her involvement as counsel in the appeal of the first person in Calgary charged under those Regulations. June 2017 Business Succession and Tax Planning Strategies Conferences June 2017 US Drone Registry is Shot Down By Richard Stobbe
In response to the proliferation of recreational drones in American skies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced a rule known as the “Registration Rule” in 2015. The rule required drone owners to register their drones ... June 2017 Accessing Capital for Equity Partnerships Presentations Finance and Tax Essentials for Indigenous Economic Ventures, Resource Development and Projects June 2017 Copyright in Seismic Data is Confirmed By Richard Stobbe
In a decision last year, GSI (Geophysical Service Incorporated) sued to win control over seismic data that it claimed to own. GSI used copyright principles to argue that by creating databases of seismic data, it was the proper owner o... June 2017 Is Software Patentable? Recent US Case Law Offers a Glimmer of Hope June 2017 Update on Bill 17: The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act Workwise Newsletter June 2017 The Canadian Free Trade Agreement – “Old Wine in New Bottles” for Labour Mobility Professional Regulatory Alert June 2017 Cyber Liability and Privacy Seminars June 2017 Case Update for Styles v. Alberta Investment Management Corporation Workwise Newsletter June 2017 Government of Canada Suspends CASL's Private Right of Action Provisions June 2017 Discussion of the Edmonton School District No. 7 v. Dorval Decision A discussion of what kind of flexibility do educators have to disagree with administration before it turns into insubordination? Do school educators have academic freedom and if so, how far does it go? June 2017 Is Software Patentable? Recent US Case Law Offers a Glimmer of Hope The Medium June 2017 Non-Competition Clauses: Enforceable or Just for Show? The Medium June 2017 “I googled it”: Generic Words and Trademark Rights The Medium May 2017 Financial and Tax Essentials in First Nations Land and Resource Development – Revenue Sharing, Equity Participation, Financial Governance Structures and More Presentations May 2017 Copyright Infringement on a Website: the risks of scraping and framing By Richard Stobbe
If photos are available on the internet, then… they’re free for the taking, right?
Wait, that’s not how copyright law works? In the world of copyright, each original image theoretically has an “author” who created the image, and is th... May 2017 Registrations closes May 31 for ELLA's 15th Annual HeadStart Program Edmonton Law Libraries Association is proud to present the 15th Annual HeadStart ProgramFrom request to memo, follow the trail of legal research including finding articles, books, case law, and legislation. Research professionals will provide tips, tri... May 2017 If It Looks like a Duck: British Columbia Court of Appeal Rules on Title Use Professional Regulatory Alert May 2017 Province Announces New Partnership with Police to Investigate Serious Workplace Safety Incidents Workwise May & June 2017 Complex Facts & Contested Evidence: No Longer a Hurdle for Summary Judgment? May 2017 Highlights of Bill 17: Alberta’s Fair and Family Friendly Workplaces Act May.June 2017 Marijuana in the Workplace Seminars May 2017 Legislation Protecting Victims of Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images May 2017 Case Summary: MJ Limited (MJ Trucking) v. Prairie Mountain Construction (2010) Inc. Construction Law Letter Registering a lien against the wrong lands: fatal or repairable? See page 13. April 2017 Defamation with the Click of a Mouse: Assessing Damages By Richard Stobbe
In the midst of a challenging period for a condominium owners association in a property located in Costa Rica, the president of the association resigned in frustration. Someone had overheard a rumour that the president resigned becaus... April.May 2017 Taking Off: Drone Law in Canada Seminars April 2017 Patent Infringement for Listing on eBay? By Richard Stobbe
A patent owner notices that knock-off products are listed for sale on eBay. The knock-offs appear to infringe his patent. When eBay refuses to remove the allegedly infringing articles. The patent owner sues eBay for patent infringemen... April 2017 Bill 7: An Act to Enhance Post-Secondary Academic Bargaining April 2017 LESA Seminar on Estate Litigation Fundamentals Seminars April 2017 Supreme Court of Canada Confirms Regulators Have Broad Authority and Discretion to Fulfil Mandate Professional Regulatory Alert April 2017 Taking the High Road: the Federal Framework and Preparing for the Legalization of Marijuana April 2017 Reviews of Workplace Legislation Underway in Alberta April 2017 Family Status Accommodation: Where Are We Now? March 2017 Canadian Copyright & Breach of Technological Protection Measures (TPMs): $12.7 million in Damages By Richard Stobbe
It’s always exciting when there’s a new decision about an obscure 5-year old subsection of the Copyright Act! Back in 2012, Canada changed its Copyright Act to try and drag it into the 21st century. Among the 2012 changes were provisi... March 2017 Interim Canadian drone rules launched By Richard Stobbe
As the recreational and commercial use of drones expands, the calls for a regulatory framework have grown louder. The Canadian federal government has, until last week, taken the simple approach of prohibiting the use of UAVs: “No pers... March 2017 Bequest Management for Charities in Canada (2nd Edition) Contributing Author - Predrag Tomic Written for charities and their advisors, this book is a great legal and practical guide on managing bequests. Along with Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, the second edition has been expanded to include Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the eastern pro... March 2017 Experimental Use of an Invention By Richard Stobbe
Inventors must take care that their invention is “new” for it to be patentable. That means the invention hasn’t been disclosed to the public. Trade show announcements, press releases, publications, offering the invention for sale – al... March 2017 Vance Langford quoted in the National Observer Vance Langford, a Calgary lawyer and chair of the National Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, is quoted in an article in the National Observer - Teacher denied entry to U.S. highlights long-standing powers of U.S. customs officers March 2017 Intersection of Family and Criminal Law March 2017 Don’t Skimp on Statutory Minimums: Drafting an Enforceable Termination Clause Workwise Newsletter March 2017 Labour and Employment Year in Review 2016 Seminars February 2017 Defence + Indemnity - February 2017 February 2017 Alberta Law Clarified on Scope of Good Faith in Contract and Incentive Pay Eligibility Workwise Newsletter February 2017 Another Canadian Decision Reaches Outside Canada By Richard Stobbe
This fascinating Ontario case deals with an Alberta-based individual who complained of certain material that was re-published on the website Globe24h.com based in Romania. The server that hosted the website was located in Romania. The... February 2017 5 Tips to Avoid Constructive Dismissal Claims Workwise February 2017 VCC vs. VCC: Where's the Confusion? .
By Richard Stobbe
When we’re talking about trademarks, at which point do we measure whether there is confusion in the mind of the consumer?
We reviewed this issue in 2015 (See: No copyright or trademark protection for metatags). In that earlier decis... February 2017 Pension Potpourri Presentations February 2017 Recent Changes in Canadian Immigration Law and Policy Seminars February 2017 The MIR and the Charter January 2017 CPP Disability Benefits: To Deduct or Not to Deduct January 22, 2017 Our Calgary and Edmonton Offices Have Moved! Click through to update your records with our new addresses:CALGARY OFFICE (as of January 23, 2017)400 - 444 7 AVE SWCalgary AB T2P 0X8EDMONTON OFFICE (as of December 12, 2016)2500 - 10175 101 ST NWEdmonton AB T5J 0H3Please note phone numbers and ema... January 2017 Case Summary: Third Party Accreditation Perspectives for the Professions January 2017 Case Summary: Test for Interim Conditions Perspectives for the Professions January 2017 Joint Submissions on Sanction: The Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Amount of Deference that Should be Given Perspectives for the Professions 2009-Present Legal Issues in Dentistry 1991-1996 Bar Admission Course - Business Law Section December 2016 Defence + Indemnity - December 2016 December 2016 The Time of Year for Holiday Cheer: A Few Things for Employers to Keep in Mind November - December 2016 Family Status Accommodation Seminars November 2016 Farm Workers in Western Canada November 2016 Thinking of Immigrating to Canada? November 2016 CASL News: The CRTC Provides Long-Awaited Guidance on Implied Consent and the Assessment of Administrative Monetary Penalties November 2016 The Resignation Trap: Avoiding Unwanted Consequences When an Employee Resigns October 2016 Defence + Indemnity - October 2016 October 2016 Court of Appeal Recognizes Regulator's Robust Implied Power in Name of Public Protection Professional Regulatory Alert October 2016 Being a mentor - it's good for you too October 2016 Civil Litigation in Alberta - Surprises, Secrets and Strategies Presentations October 2016 Drone Regulations and the Evolving Legal Implications September 2016 States' Response to Evolving Drone Issues October 2016 Professional Regulatory Workshop: Assessing Credibility: More Art Than Science Seminars October 2016 Field Law: A Conversation with Northern Business September 30, 2016 Field Law Recognized by Chambers Canada Regional firm earns inclusion in Chambers Canada directory Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce their recent inclusion in the Chambers Canada Directory.Field Law was listed in Chambers Canada 2016 as a “Highly Regarded Corporate/Commercial” fi... September 2016 An Update to our Latest Article on Electronic Travel Authorization Becomes Mandatory September 2016 Ledcor: Taming Sattva’s Wild Horse of Contractual Interpretation for Standard Form Contracts September 2016 The Wild West: Drone Laws and Privacy in Canada September 2016 Post-Grant Patent Amendment - Canadian and US Options September 2016 Ownership of Copyright in Software September 2016 Alberta Minimum Wage Increases Affect All Foreign Workers, Especially Caregivers September 2016 Electronic Travel Authorization Becomes Mandatory September 2016 Alberta's Minimum Wage is on the Rise September 2016 Cyberbullying IRL September 2016 5C - The Rise of the Drones - Liability and Insurance Implications September 2016 Long Lasting and Difficult to Eradicate: An Update on General Damages Awards for Chronic Pain in Alberta September 2016 Recognizing and Accommodating Employees in Mental Distress September 2016 The Anatomy of Medical Malpractice Litigation August 2016 Defence + Indemnity - August 2016 August 2016 Promising Updates to Royalty Programs - Energy Industry at a Crossroad August 2016 Canada Labour Code Clarified: Supreme Court Rules That Non-Unionized Employees Can Only Be Dismissed with Cause August 2016 Employer-Doctor Relationship: Obtaining and Responding to Medical Information July 28, 2016 Field Law Announces the Northern Alberta Award Winners of the 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program Winners include charities focused on serving underprivileged children, a theatre festival for the hearing impaired, literacy and homework programs, and more Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce the Northern Alberta winners of the 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program. The annual Program, which supports local community initiatives and proje... July 2016 Alberta Government Updating 2004 Auto Insurance Reforms July 19, 2016 Field Law Announces the Northwest Territories Award Winners of the 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program Winners include charities focused on cancer peer support, anti-bullying seminars and youth science workshops Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce the Northwest Territories winners of the 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program. The annual Program, which supports local community initiatives and ... July 2016 Police Access to Accused Statements to the Insurer July 2016 If Your Expert Doesn’t Know the Product he is Testifying on, You’re Gonna Have a Bad Time July 2016 One Small Step - Alberta Energy Regulator Makes Change to Interim Measures July 8, 2016 Field Law Announces Southern Alberta Award Winners of the 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program Winners include charities focused on at-risk-youth, pet therapy access, women in crisis and more Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce the Southern Alberta winners of the 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program. Now in its fourth year, the Program, which supports local community init... July 2016 The Alberta Energy Regulator Makes Waves with its Response to the Redwater Decision July 2016 The Redwater Decision: The Alberta Energy Regulator - Trumped by Federal Bankruptcy Law July 2016 Why Every Parent in Alberta Should Have a Will July 2016 A Binding "Clickwrap Agreement" From Paper? June 2016 Defence + Indemnity - June 2016 June 2016 Counsel Comments: Lum v. Alberta Dental Association and College (Review Panel), 2016 ABCA 154 June 2016 Performance Reviews: Check-Ups Keep Regulators Running in Top Condition Perspectives for the Professions Newsletter June 2016 Case Summary: Duty to Cooperate with Regulator Perspectives for the Professions Newsletter June 2016 Case Summary: Good Character Requirement Perspectives for the Professions Newsletter June 2016 State of the Nation: Canada’s Immigration System June 2016 New Essential Services Legislation Now In Force June 2016 Clarifying Irving: Can an Alberta Employer Implement a Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy in a Safety Sensitive Workplace? June 2016 The Redwater Decision: The Alberta Energy Regulator - Trumped by Federal Bankruptcy Law June 2016 From Start to Finish - Business Development and Project Management June 2016 Examining the Changing Legal Landscape June 2016 Intensive Trial Advocacy Course June 2016 Crime and Punishment: Workplace responses when employees face criminal charges June 2016 From Conflict to Calm: Dealing with High-Conflict Behaviour in the Workplace: Questions and Legal Issues about Workplace Conflict June 2016 Case Summary: HOOPP Realty Inc. v. The Guarantee Company of North America Defence + Indemnity Newsletter Obligee's claim against surety can survive despite Obligee's claim against principal being unenforceable as a result of wording of completion agreement. May 2016 Alberta LTD ruling offers lessons about exclusions for pre-existing conditions May 26, 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program Seeks Community Input to Select Program Finalists Regional law firm opens voting phase to public with $75,000 available for distribution Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, has launched the online voting phase for the fourth year of the Field Law Community Fund Program (the Program). The Program, which supports local pay-it-forward initiativ... May 2016 Sit Back and Relax - Is there a Duty to Mitigate after Termination of a Fixed-Term Contract? May 2016 Court of Appeal Confirms Deference Owed to Registration Decisions and Explores Meaning of "Good Character and Reputation" Professional Regulatory Alert May 2016 Prohibition on Pharmacy Inducements Beyond College of Pharmacists’ Authority Professional Regulatory Alert May 2016 Keeping Your Cards Close To Your Vest May 2016 Keeping Your Cards Close to Your Vest - Protecting Confidentiality for Statements May 2016 Medical Marijuana: Workplace Implications for Drug Testing, Zero Tolerance and Accommodation May 2016 Bad Faith and Disability Insurance: Update, Traps and Tips May 2016 Keeping Your Cards Close to Your Vest - Protecting Confidentiality for Statements May 2016 Disappearing Drills in the Dominion - Cross-Border Evidentiary Considerations When
Confronting Loss or Destruction of Evidence in Canada April 2016 Defence + Indemnity - April 2016 April 2016 Restoring the Balance: Lessons from the Human Rights Appeal of Mihaly v Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta 2016 ABQB 6 Perspectives for the Professions Newsletter April 7, 2016 Field Law Launches Fourth Year of Field Law Community Fund Program Regional law firm supporting local organizations and community causes with $75,000 Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is excited to announce the launch of the 2016 Field Law Community Fund Program (‘Program’). The Program supports local pay-it-forward ideas and causes within the communit... April 4, 2016 Field Law Announces Addition of Brad McFadden to the Energy Group Field Law is pleased to welcome Bradley McFadden as a lawyer to the Firm’s Energy Group, effective April 4, 2016, which completes this phase of our Energy Group expansion.Brad practices corporate and commercial law in the energy and natural resources s... April 2016 Social Networking in Litigation April 2016 Alberta Energy Regulator Compliance Issues in the Oil and Gas Industry April 2016 Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives March 2016 When the Police Come Knocking: Police Access to Airbag Control Module Data and the Insured’s Statements March 2016 Donald Drumpf - Good for Canadian Immigration March 2016 Refugee Resettlement March 2016 Dependent Contractors Awarded 26 Months' Reasonable Notice March 2016 Dempsey v. Bagley, 2016 ABQB 124 - Lessors of Vehicles Still Vulnerable Under Workers Compensation Act February 2016 What Happens When a Franchise Agreement Ends - Part Three: Rescission March 16, 2016 Field Law Announces Addition of Kathleen Shannon to the Energy Group Field Law is pleased to welcome Kathleen Shannon as an energy regulatory lawyer to the Firm, effective March 16, 2016.Kathleen is also a qualified Engineer. She is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Association of Professional Engineers an... March 2016 Significant Consequences Mean Significant Procedural Rights: Alberta Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Procedural Fairness in Incapacity Assessments Professional Regulatory Alert March 2016 Four Reasons You Should File Now March 2016 Competing After Employment (Part Two) The Medium March 1, 2016 Field Law Announces Addition of Brittney Tetz to the Business Law Group Field Law is pleased to welcome Brittney Tetz as an Associate with the Business Law Group, effective March 1, 2016.Brittney joins Field Law from an Edmonton-based firm where she held a general solicitor’s practice. Her practice at Field will focus on c... January - March 2016 Labour and Employment: 2015 Year in Review March 2016 Human Rights: 5 Top Cases from 2015 March 2016 When the Police Come Knocking: Police Access to Airbag Control Module Data and the Insured’s Statements March 2016 Malpractice Litigation: Making Your Way Through a Lawsuit Without Skipping a (heart) Beat March 2016 Intellectual Property for Designers March 2016 When the Police Come Knocking: Police Access to Airbag Control Module Data and the Insured’s Statements March 2016 Trademarks and Copyright February 2016 Defence + Indemnity - February 2016 February 2016 The Regulator Knows Best: British Columbia Court of Appeal Upholds Bylaws Prohibiting Customer Incentive Programs Professional Regulatory Alert Feb 2016 Case Summary: Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd. v. Structal Heavy Steel Defence + Indemnity Newsletter The relationship between trust and lien claims under Provincial builders' lien legislation. February 2016 Stories of Survival Workshop - Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Edmonton We would like to let everyone know about an upcoming workshop being held in Edmonton:
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Topic: Stories of Surviv... February 2016 Why You Should Act Now to Protect Your Intellectual Property in Canada February.March 2016 BIG Updates: Field's Year in Review February 2016 BIG Alert Program Delivery Update for the Artists February 2016 Recruiting Temporary Foreign Workers Seminars February 1, 2016 Congratulations to 2016 Queen’s Counsel Appointee Sandeep K. Dhir, QC Field Law is proud to announce that Sandeep K. Dhir, has been recognized for his legal achievements by appointment as Queen’s Counsel.“This year’s Queen’s Counsel appointees have demonstrated their commitment to enhancing our province’s justice system.... Febraury 2016 Everyone is Watching: Social Media and Litigation February 2016 Workplace Harassment: Best Practices for Employers February 2016 Everyone is Watching - Social Media and Litigation February 2016 River Deep, Deductible High: Home Owners and Condo Insurance February 2016 Stop - Before You Break New Laws February 2016 Everyone is Watching - Social Media and Litigation February 2016 Temporary Foreign Workers: Best Practices for Employer Compliance Seminars January 2016 The House Proposes the Legalization of Euthanasia in Canada 2016 Alberta Law Conference Luncheon Debate January 2016 Alberta Court Determines APEGA’s Registration Examinations Are Not Discriminatory Professional Regulatory Alert January 2016 Gender Identity and Gender Expression Are Now Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination Under The Alberta Human Rights Act January 2016 The Role of the Board - Practical Strategies to Add Value and Minimize Risk Presentations January 2016 Malpractice Litigation: Trading your OR Scrubs for a Lawsuit January 2016 Stop - Before You Break New Laws 2016 Practice Fundamentals Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education June 2016 Accident Investigations January 2016 Hiring or Contracting International Performing Artists? December 2015 Case Summary: Liability of Regulators for Negligence December 2015 Professional Regulation and Ungovernability December 2015 How Not to Regulate the Profession: Findings of Discrimination at B.C. Veterinary Body Offers Cautionary Tale December 2015 Three Ways to Divide the Family Business Pie December 2016 New Job Bank January 31, 2016 December 2015 Express Entry Review December 2015 Strengthened Rules Around Canadian Citizenship December 2015 Small Changes Big Impacts December 2015 Beware the AMP December 2015 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program Expected to Reopen January 27, 2016 December 2015 Updated Caregiver Program December 2015 Patent Law, Software Licensing and IT Transactions December 2015 Patent Law, Software Licensing and IT Transactions December 2015 Legal Developments in Public Construction Procurement November 2015 Defence & Indemnity - November 2015 November 16, 2015 Field Law Announces Addition of John McGee to the Business Law Group Field Law is pleased to welcome John McGee as an Associate with the Business Law Group, effective November 16, 2015.John joins Field Law from an Edmonton-based firm where his practice included real estate and corporate/commercial law. He has extensive ... November 9, 2015 Field Law Announces Addition of Gordon Van Vliet to the Business Group Field Law is pleased to welcome Gord Van Vliet as a Partner in the Business Group, effective November 2, 2015.Gord’s primary practice area is real estate law and he joins Field Law from a multinational law firm. He was called to the Alberta bar in 2000... November 2015 LegalAve - Alberta family law information Marsha Guthrie, Manager, Implementation and Partnerships with the Alberta Legal Information Society and Julie Rainey of Alberta Law Libraries for sending the following my way:New free website for Albertans dealing with family law issues: LegalAveLegalA... November 2, 2015 Field Law Welcomes Bill Hopkins as Chief Operating Officer Field Law is pleased to announce that Bill Hopkins will be joining our administrative team as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 2, 2015.Bill joins Field Law with over 30 years of experience in law firm management and in other senior level fin... November 2015 The IAP Completion Strategy The Independent Assessment Process (IAP) for people with IRS abuse claims is coming to an end. The vast majority (approximately 87%) of people with abuse claims have now had those claims resolved through the IAP.
Field Law now expects to have all its... November 2015 Everyone is Watching - Social Media and Litigation November 2015 Drafting Your First Will November 2015 Terminology in Medical Malpractice Questioning November 2015 Top Ten Developments in Intellectual Property Law November 2015 Tendering Law Post Bhasin v. Hyrnew October 2015 Police and Adjuster Statements – Admissible or Not? October 2015 Case Summary: Expired Appeals October 2015 Case Summary: Standard of Review in Discipline Matter October 2015 Requirement on Regulator to Follow Policies October 2015 Occupational Health & Safety October 2015 Harassing Comments Are No Joke: Employer Ordered to Pay Employee $7,500 October 2015 Canadian Association of Law Libraries call for conference proposals A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate to speak with members of the Toronto Association of Law Libraries about the synergies between knowledge management, law librarianship and process improvement. I hope to speak on similar issues at the CALL Conferen... October 7, 2015 Mike Casey Awarded the 2015 Johnson Award Field Law would like to congratulate Mike Casey on his 2015 Johnson Award from Queen's University.Mike received this honour for his distinguished career in Law, his lifelong contributions to both the Queen’s and Calgary communities, including the Calga... October 1, 2015 Field Law welcomes Alain Chiasson to Yellowknife Office YELLOWKNIFE - Field Law is pleased to announce that Alain Chiasson has joined the Yellowknife team as a lawyer in Field Law’s Business Law Group. Alain’s arrival establishes Field Law as having the most lawyers serving the Northwest Territories.Followi... October 2015 Starting, Buying or Selling a Business? Legal and Practical Pointers October 2015 Is your Workplace Toxic? October 2015 Is your Workplace Toxic? October 2015 Alberta Law Enforcement Professionals Have Unique Challenges - It's Time for a Debrief October 2015 Is your Workplace Toxic? October 2015 Is your Workplace Toxic? October 2015 Traps and Tools: School Administration and the Legalities of Bullying October 2015 Is your Workplace Toxic? October 2015 Nursing Documentation and the Use of EMR in ICU Care October 2015 Perspectives on Disruptive Behaviour October 2015 CGL Policies - Basic Information and Current Trends October 2015 A Lay of the Land – Immigration and Changes to the International Workers Regime for 2015 and Beyond September 2015 October 2015 Brings Key Upcoming Employer Obligations:
Minimum Wage Increases and Federal Election Responsibilities September.October 2015 LESA Seminar on Estate Accounting Seminars September 2015 Forum Selection in Online Terms September 15, 2015 Field Law Announces Expansion of Energy Services with New Leader, New Offerings Clifford D. Johnson, QC, ICD.D, joins Field Law as Energy Group Leader as firm enhances energy service offerings CALGARY (September 15, 2015) – Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is proud to announce that Clifford D. Johnson, QC, ICD.D has joined the firm as the Energy Group Leader in its Calgary office. Johnson join... September 2015 1,500 Hearings Completed! Field Law celebrates completing 1500 IAP Hearings for residential school survivors, with a trip to Fort Edmonton Park on August 14, 2015.
September 2015 Social Media and the Law September 2015 Conducting Business and Industry Research The Canadian Association of Law Libraries is advertising some upcoming webinars that will be useful for anyone who has a market research need:Conducting Business and Industry Research - September 29, 2015, 1:00pm to 2:30pm ESTSummary:This webinar provi... September 2015 Environmental Sensitivity and the Duty to Accommodate September 2015 The "New Labour Trilogy" from the Supreme Court of Canada September 2015 Technology Escrow Agreements September 2015 Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Best Practices When Using the Program as a Temporary Solution August 2015 No copyright or trademark protection for metatags September 2015 Determining Reasonable Notice: Is Character of Employment a Less Important Factor? August 24, 2015 Field Law Recognized by Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers and Lexpert Rankings Regional firm earns inclusion in Chambers Canada directory Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce their recent inclusion in the following national rankings: Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers in Canada© and The Canadian Legal Lexpert™ Directory.For... July 31, 2015 Field Law Community Fund Program Awards $40,000 to Northern Alberta Winners Regional law firm donates funds to local Northern Alberta community initiatives for third year Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is proud to be celebrating its 100 year anniversary by donating $100,000 to initiatives throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories via the annual Field Law Communit... July 2015 When is an Employee’s Disability a Factor in his Dismissal? July 23, 2015 Field Law Community Fund Program Awards $20,000 to 2015 Winners Regional law firm donates funds to local Northwest Territories community initiatives for third year Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is proud to be celebrating its 100 year anniversary by granting $100,000 to initiatives throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories via the annual Field Law Communit... July 2015 FIELD LAW IS STILL ACCEPTING CLAIMS If you submitted an IAP claim on your own before the September 19, 2012 deadline, and are now looking for a lawyer to handle your IAP claim, please contact us today. We continue to accept new clients and are working hard to represent all claimants who ... July 2015 Supreme Court of Canada to Determine if the Canada Labour Code Grants Non-Unionized Employees a "Right to the Job" July 2015 One Number to Rule Them All: The New Common Business Number Act July 2015 Question Everything… Except the Witness - Tips on Maintaining Impartiality From
R. v. Crawford, 2015 ABCA 175 July 2015 Thou Shalt Not Deceive: The New Commandment for Canadian Business July 2015 Canada Labour Code Does not Grant Non-Unionized Employees a "Right to the Job" July 6, 2015 Field Law Community Fund Program Awards $40,000 to Southern Alberta Winners Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is proud to be celebrating its 100 year anniversary by granting $100,000 to initiatives throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories via the annual Field Law Communit... July 2015 Porter Airlines Pays $150,000 for Alleged Violations of Canada's AntiSpam Legislation (CASL) June 2015 Merely a Witness? The Uncertain Rights of a Complainant in Disciplinary Proceedings June 2015 Mediation: Putting the Resolution of Claims Back in the Hands of the Parties June 2015 Hard Hitting Damage Awards: The Reasons Behind the Climbing Numbers June 2015 Dropping Dead: Rule 4.33 June 2015 Nursing Documentation June 2015 Mediation: Putting the Resolution of Claims Back in the Hands of the Parties May 27, 2015 Field Law Community Fund Program Seeks Community Input to Select Program Finalists Regional law firm opens voting phase to public with $100,000 available for distribution in celebration of firm's 100th year anniversary Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, requests the community’s input in helping determine what community causes or ideas should be awarded funds through the Field Law Community Fund Program (the Program). The... May 2015 Alberta Legislation Curtailing the Right to Strike is Struck Down May 2015 Alberta Courts Enforce Fair Access to the Professions: Farhat v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta May 2015 Workforce Strategies During the Economic Downturn May 2015 Workforce Strategies During the Economic Downturn May 2015 Workforce Strategies During the Economic Downturn May 2015 Diminished Value Hits a Wall April 2015 "Full and final settlement of any and all claims" – not so, says the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal April 27, 2015 Vance Langford Joins the Board of Directors of the United Way of Calgary and Area Partner Vance Langford joined the Board of Directors of the United Way of Calgary and Area at the AGM on Monday, April 27, 2015. Vance has been a volunteer with the United Way of Calgary and Area since 2007 on its Investment Committees, Campaign Cabin... April 2015 Texas Justice Provides an Evidence Solution April 2015 Diminished Value: Recent Court Decisions Reveal a Changing Landscape in Alberta on Determining How Much a Vehicle Involved in an Accident is Worth April 2015 Competing After Employment (Part One) The Medium April 2015 Drilling Down: Oil Prices and Innovation The Medium April 2015 Social Networking in Litigation for Legal Education Society of Alberta April 8, 2015 Field Law Launches Third Year of Community Fund Program with Additional Funding in Celebration of 100th Anniversary Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is excited to announce the launch of the 2015 Field Law Community Fund Program. The Program supports local pay-it-forward ideas and causes within the communities Field La... April 2015 Changes to Court Fees in Alberta April 2015 Commissioners of Oaths in Alberta Have New Rules ~ a slightly modified Slaw.ca post~Waaaay back in 2013 there was an Alberta Bill passed that consolidated the Notaries Public Act and the Commissioners for Oaths Act. These two pieces of legislation are in place to make the rules for notarizing and com... April 2015 Duties of Attorneys and Agents April 2015 Duties of Attorneys and Agents April 2015 Intellectual Property for Brand Professionals April 2015 Navigating the Provincial Court (Civil) March 2015 Celebrating achievment I have been a very quiet blogger lately with a reasonably good excuse. Since the beginning of August, 2014, I have been working to achieve certification in Lean Six Sigma. As of last Sunday, the formal part of my education in this discipline is now co... March 2015 One Thousand Completed Claims! The Field Law IRS Team celebrates its’ 1000th closed file with a segway tour in Edmonton’s river valley.
March 2015 Are Restrictive Covenants in Sale Agreements Enforceable? March 2015 What Happens When a Franchise Agreement Ends, Part Two: Cancellation March 2015 Minor Settlements - Beware of the Pitfalls March 2015 "Employed" in Name Only - An Employer’s Duty to Provide Work March 2015 Recent Developments in the Canadian Law of Contract February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review March 2015 Identity Theft, Cyber Bullies, Data Breach and more February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review March 2015 Workforce Strategies During the Economic Downturn February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review February - March 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review February 2016 Case Summary Ho v. Alberta Association of Architects February 2015 Case Summary Katsoulakos v. Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario February 2015 Case Summary Levesque v. Nova Scotia College of Optometrists February 25, 2015 New Office Manager Joins Field Law’s Edmonton Team Field Law is pleased to welcome its newest Office Manager, Laurie Watters, to the Edmonton office, effective February 17, 2015.A seasoned professional, Laurie comes to Field Law with more than 25 years of human resources experience, primarily in the oi... February 2015 Good Character and Reputation - The Registrar Knows Best! February 9, 2015 Vance Langford Appointed to The Board of Governors of Bow Valley College Partner Vance Langford was appointed to The Board of Governors of Bow Valley College. Vance's term will run until January 2018. We congratulate Vance on his appointment. February 2015 Essential Services and Essential Rights: Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the New Constitutional Right to Strike February 2015 Case Summary: Rollins (Litigation Guardian Of) v. English Language Separate District School Board No. 39 January - February 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review February 2015 Law of Tendering Case Law Update January - February 2015 Labour and Employment: 2014 Year in Review January 2015 Court of Appeal of Alberta Upholds Employers Anton Piller Order January 26, 2015 Yellowknife Welcomes New Field Law Office Manager Field Law is excited to announce the addition of Kat Saunders, Office Manager, to the Yellowknife team, effective January 6, 2015.Kat brings a wide range of managerial experience from her work in both the public and non-profit sectors. Most recently, K... January 19, 2015 Anthony Burden Joins Field Law as Insurance and General Litigation Associate Field Law is pleased to welcome Anthony Burden as an associate in the Insurance and General Litigation Groups effective January 19, 2015.Anthony accumulated a broad range of legal experience throughout his apprenticeship at a mid-size Edmonton firm. Fo... January 2015 Take Five - Alberta Edition, Counsel Comments January 2015 New Associate in Our Calgary Office Field Law is pleased to welcome Tiffany Franklin, as the newest member of our general litigation group. January 1, 2015 Malkit Atwal Strengthens Wills, Trusts, and Estates Groups Effective July 21, 2014, Field Law was pleased to announce the addition of lawyer Malkit Atwal to the Wills, Trusts and Estates; Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution; and Transaction and Corporate groups.Primarily practicing in the areas of estate ... September 2015 Social Networking in Litigation January 2015 Evidence in the Digital Era 2015 Aboriginal Business Structures Faculty of Law, University of Alberta 2015 Seminar on financing transactions entitled "Advanced Lender" December 2014 Understanding Intent: The Enhanced Role Placed on the Surrounding Circumstances by the Supreme Court of Canada December 2014 Utilizing Social Media in Civil Litigation: The Collection, Preservation, and Value of New Forms of Evidence December 2014 Commercial Contracts Include an Implied Duty of Good Faith December 2014 Getting Feedback Between blogging at Slaw.ca, posting legal research tips at Slawtips.ca, and taking courses towards Lean Six Sigma certification, this poor blog has not had much attention in 2014. Christmas is the traditional time for guilt trips. Rather than focusin... December 2014 Diminished Value: Recent Court Decisions Reveal a Changing Landscape in Alberta on Determining How Much a Vehicle Involved in an Accident is Worth December 2014 The Alberta Court of Appeal Expands the Requirements for Describing Privileged Records in an Affidavit of Records December 2014 The Use of Internal Experts in Canadian Litigation December 2014 Temporary Foreign Worker Program: How do the Latest Business Developments Impact your Business December 2014 Cross-Examining Medical Experts November 2014 Jian Ghomeshi Withdraws Lawsuit Against Former Employer, the CBC November 2014 Jian Ghomeshi’s Lawsuit and the Current State of the Law on Civil Claims by Unionized Employees November 2014 Using social media in Canadian litigation November 2014 Heartbleed Virus Causes Heartburn: Information Security Implications November 2014 Promissory Notes: Who are you Promising to Pay? November 2014 B.C. College of Optics Inc. v. The College of Opticians of B.C., 2014 BCSC 1853 November 2014 Canada's New Trademark Law and What it Means for Business The Medium November 2014 Intellectual Asset Management Best Practices – Part 2 November 2014 Computer and Software Related Innovation - Is There A Rationale For Filing Software Patent Applications in Canada? The Medium November 2014 Teacher and School Civil Liability For Sexual Abuse of a Student November 2014 Social Networking in Litigation for Canadian Independent Adjusters Association November 2014 Terminating Fixed-Term Contracts on Your Terms November 2014 Reinstatement Available as a Remedy Nearly Ten Years After Last Day Worked November 2014 Understanding Intent: The Enhanced Role Placed on the Surrounding Circumstances by the Supreme Court of Canada November 2014 Cross-Border Evidentiary Considerations When Confronting Loss or Destruction of Evidence in Canada November 2014 What Now & What Next? Making Sense of the Changes to Canada's Immigration System November 2014 Labour, Employment and WCB November 2014 Social Networking in Litigation November 2014 Legal Education Society - Collections for Legal Support Staff November 2014 Subcontractor Default Insurance vs. Performance Bonds, what is the impact on the Subcontractor? November 2014 The Prime Contractor in OHS Law October 23, 2014 Field Law Announces Addition of Tim Bailey to the Intellectual Property and Technology Group Field Law is pleased to welcome new associate Tim Bailey to the Intellectual Property and Technology group, effective September 2, 2014.Tim brings more than five years of experience from prominent Canadian law firms and extensive knowledge in the areas... October 2014 Case Comments: Interpretation of Standards of Practice and Standard of Review October 2014 Case Comments: Finality and Relitigation October 8, 2014 Sandra Corbett QC Presenting at CDL CICMA Joint Programme Partner Sandra Corbett QC, will be presenting on ‘Diminished Value” at the Canadian Defence Lawyers CICMA Joint Programme. The event will be held in Calgary, AB on October 16, 2014 from 2:00 - 5:00PM. To learn more about the event and sign up online, v... October 2014 Common Experience Payment - Personal Education Credit Deadline - October 31, 2014 If you have received the Common Experience Payment (CEP) for living at an Indian Residential School, you are eligible to receive a one-time personal credit towards educational services, in the amount of up to $3,000.00.
The credit is provided by the G... October 2014 Duty to Accommodate Obligations in relation to Medical Education October 2014 Alberta Law Enforcement Professionals Have Unique Challenges - It's Time for a Debrief October 2014 Family Status and Employment - Developing Human Rights at the Workplace October 2014 Infonex Professional Regulation and Discipline Conference October 2014 Professional Discipline and Reasons Workshop October 2014 Managing Technology and Social Media Use at the Workplace – Upstream and Downstream Solutions October 2014 Northern Issues Panel Speaker October 2014 Wills Week 2014 October 2014 Understanding Pervasive IP/IT Issues October 2014 Accelerated Depreciation/Diminished Value October 2014 Catastrophic Injuries October 2014 Legal Perspectives on Safety Culture October 2014 Legal Developments in Public Construction Procurement September 5, 2014 Field Law Welcomes Associate Jenna Kirk to its Business Immigration Practice Area and Labour & Employment Group Field Law is pleased to announce the addition of Jenna Kirk as an Associate in the Business Immigration practice area and Labour & Employment Group, effective September 2, 2014.Jenna joins a growing Business Immigration practice and will also work on L... September 4, 2014 Field Law Receives Fourth Place Ranking in Canadian Lawyer Top Western & Northern Firms Survey Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce they have received a fourth place ranking in the annual Canadian Lawyer Top Western and Northern Firms Survey. This ranking reflects a significant ... September 2014 Litigating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims August 2014 Clarifying the Legal Test for "Family Status" Discrimination: Federal Court of Appeal Rules Employers Discriminated by Failing to Accommodate Employees’ Childcare Needs August 2014 Manitoba Decision Protects IAP Claimants On June 4 , 2014, a new Decison was released by Justice Schulman of the Manitoba Court of Appeal, which protects IAP claimants from having to pay most fees charged by IAP Application form fillers.
The decision rules on fee agreeements made by IAP clai... August 2014 Utilizing Social Media in Civil Litigation: The Collection, Preservation, and Value of New Forms of Evidence August 2014 Wal-Mart Could Not Thaw the "Statutory Freeze" by Closing its Store August 2014 Using Social Media in Civil Litigation July 14, 2014 Karen Tereposky Joins Field Law’s Labour and Employment Group Field Law is pleased to welcome Karen Tereposky as an Associate in the Calgary Labour and Employment Group, effective July 2014.Karen’s experience began with a clerkship at the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan and continued with associate positions at ... July 2014 Provincial Court Expected to Increase Financial Limits July 2014 New "small" for small claims The Alberta Provincial Court Civil Division monetary limit has been raised to $50,000 with this regulation amendment. Effective August 1, 2014 a small claim is not so small. July 2014 Double-Decker Damages: Employer Liability for Aggravated Damages Arising from Workplace Harassment July 3, 2014 Field Law Announces Award Winners of 2014 Community Fund Program Regional law firm donates $30,000 to local Southern Alberta community initiatives for second year Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce three winners of the 2014 Field Law Community Fund Program. The Program, which was created to support local community initiatives, had 84 applicant... June 23, 2014 Field Law Celebrates Prestigious Award To Sandra Corbett QC Sandra Corbett QC Receives 2014 Lee Samis Award of Excellence Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce that Sandra Corbett QC, a Partner at Field Law in Edmonton, Alberta, is the thirteenth recipient of the prestigious Lee Samis Award of Excellence a... June 23, 2014 Field Law Continues to Expand Business Law Group Business Lawyer, Katherine Rubin, Makes Move to a Western and Northern Regional Law Firm Field Law, a regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife, is pleased to announce the addition of Katherine Rubin as an associate in the Business Law Group, effective June 23, 2014.Prior to joining Field Law, Katherine practiced ... June 2014 Survey: Alberta Law Libraries Attention: Law librarians |
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