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The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision last week in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. The Court was divided on whether Maple Leaf Foods ought to owe a duty of care to Mr. Sub franchisees.
In 2008,...
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The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a decision that considered whether a clause in Uber’s contracts is legally valid.
Mr. David Heller, an Uber driver, challenged a provision in Uber’s contract.
To become an Uber driver, Mr. Heller had to accept,...
A recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision illustrates the risks that can be involved in fixed term employment contracts. It also illustrates the value in obtaining legal advice before signing an employment contract.
The case involved Mr. Quach. He landed...
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In Greig v Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company, the British Columbia Supreme Court recently chastised another long term disability (LTD) provider for wrongfully denying benefits to an injured employee.
Mr. Greig was employed by a British Columbia school district and...
There is a somewhat new kid on the insurance block in Canada.
Employment Practices Liability insurance, or EPL for short. It is more popular in the United States, but in recent years, has been making inroads in Canada.
In the United...
