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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
  • Professional Liability

The Privilege of Self-Governance: Alberta Court of Appeal restricts awarding costs against members of regulated professions

By Michael Sestito and Justin Okerman
  • Professional Liability

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
  • Professional Liability

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
  • Professional Liability

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
  • Commercial Litigation
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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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