Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v. Erin Dittmann, 2018 CanLII 12956 (SCC) On March 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously dismissed an application for leave to appeal the decision of Dittmann v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada 2017 ONCA 617 (CanLII), with costs. As we discuss in our…
In Douglas v. Stan Fergusson Fuels Ltd., 2018 ONCA 192, the Court found that an insurer could not pursue a subrogated claim in the name of its bankrupt insured unless it obtained a court order authorizing the action in its own name or used the provisions in the Bankruptcy and…
When speaking to clients about estate planning and their wills, I have found that most people come to meetings having given considerable thought as to how and to whom they would like their assets distributed. This isn’t surprising. After all, a key purpose of preparing a will is to direct…
Congratulation to Sean Bawden on his election as a Trustee for the County of Carleton Law Association. Sean previously served as a Trustee in 2013/14. The CCLA is the second largest law association in Ontario and provides advocacy, legal education, research and guidance to members of the legal community.
Landlords and tenants, take note – as of April 30, 2018, in Ontario a new standard form lease will apply to all tenancies in houses, apartments, condominiums, and basement units. The standard form lease seeks to enhance clarity and consistency while avoiding unnecessary disputes. Conscientious landlords will still be able…
Mitch Kitagawa is this year’s recipient of the Gordon F. Henderson Award. Presented by his legal peers from the County of Carleton Law Association, the award is given each year to a lawyer who has made a significant contribution to the welfare of the community by performing charitable services on…
10 employment law issues to consider when purchasing or selling a business When it comes to buying or selling a business, there is not shortage of issues to consider and assess. A detailed analysis of the financials and a review of customer and supplier contracts are all part of standard…
There were a lot of influential and fascinating insurance law cases before the Courts in 2017. In this webinar, Mitch Kitagawa, Samantha Iturregui, Allison Russell and Crystal Schulz present and debate four rulings that will impact insurers in 2018 and beyond. Before hearing how the court riuled in each case, viewers…
