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Court of Appeal for British Columbia confirms designer negligence in the absence of contractual privity

By Morgan Burris and Michael Sestito
  • Professional Liability

Professional regulators must adhere to a high standard before restricting a regulated member’s  right to practice: Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta (Complaints Inquiry Committee) v. Mathison

By Michael Sestito and Katherine Martin
  • Commercial Litigation

Rectification: Alive and well in Alberta

By Michael Sestito and Keanan Caouette
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The Privilege of Self-Governance: Alberta Court of Appeal restricts awarding costs against members of regulated professions

By Michael Sestito and Justin Okerman
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Pas de délai de type Jordan pour les procédures administratives : La Cour suprême du Canada confirme qu’un « délai à lui seul » n’est pas suffisant pour arrêter des procédures en droit administratif

By Michael Sestito, Kate Millar, Katherine Martin, and Justin Okerman
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No Jordan-like time limits in administrative proceedings: Supreme Court upholds “Delay without more” is not enough in administrative law

By Michael Sestito, Kate Millar, Katherine Martin, and Justin Okerman
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Key takeaways for Professionals and their Regulatory Bodies concerning procedural time limits

By Michael Sestito and Katherine Martin
  • Professional Liability

Damages and liability in professional negligence actions: The case of Ashraf v Zinner

By Michael Sestito and Steven Latos
  • Professional Liability

Not so fast! Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta rules that the administrative disciplinary process ought not be bypassed

By Michael Sestito and Kate Millar
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Supreme Court of Canada provides insight for drafting and interpreting releases in Corner Brook (City) v. Bailey

By Michael Sestito and Marcus Szyron
  • Professional Liability

Court of Appeal for British Columbia confirms designer negligence in the absence of contractual privity

By Morgan Burris and Michael Sestito
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Considerations for domestic arbitration: Recent changes in Canada

By Rachel Howie, Michael Sestito, and Chloe Snider

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Boilerplate across borders: How Canada and the US interpret boilerplate clauses

Boilerplate clauses, though often viewed as routine, can carry significant implications in cross-border transactions. Their interpretation and enforceability may differ between Canada and the US, affecting risk allocation, enforcement strategies [...]

Arbitration: 2025 Year in Review

Arbitration in Canada continued to evolve in 2025 as legislative reform, institutional rule updates and key judicial decisions shaped how arbitration agreements are interpreted and applied. Developments throughout the year [...]

Navigating Canada’s emerging AI landscape: Risks and realities for financial professionals

Canada’s AI regulatory landscape for financial institutions is still taking shape. Without an overarching federal statute, the financial services industry must navigate a patchwork of guidance and regulation from privacy [...]

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