Court removes counsel over dual role in subrogated and coverage claims
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 5:41 PM
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has removed a lawyer as counsel in subrogated actions brought in the name of an insured, finding that despite the absence of a solicitor-client relationship, his concurrent representation of the insurer against the insured created a substantial risk of impaired representation. ... [read more]
Court rejects stay of indeterminate proceedings in proposed consumer loan class actions
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 4:18 PM
In two proposed class actions against companies offering loans for home improvement services, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has found the plaintiffs did not meet the test to stay hundreds of related proceedings in the lower court. ... [read more]
N.W.T. releases feedback on changes to union rules for public sector workers
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 1:15 PM
The Northwest Territories has released feedback on possible legislative changes around how unionized public servants are represented. ... [read more]
FCA orders RCMP review body to decide delayed appeals within 6 months
Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 5:01 PM
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 10:15 AM
The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered the RCMP External Review Committee (ERC) to issue findings in long-delayed disciplinary appeals within six months, ruling that the Federal Court erred in denying mandamus relief after concluding the delay was not unreasonable. ... [read more]