Insurance

  • May 26, 2026

    Restituted art: Evolution of the legal framework

    During the Holocaust, Nazi Germany and its agents systematically looted approximately 20 per cent of Europe’s art, totalling an estimated 600,000 artworks. Although the restitution of these artworks and other cultural artifacts is very challenging work, the “legal framework” applicable has been evolving over the past few decades to the benefit of the families of despoiled victims.

  • May 25, 2026

    The analytical power and persuasive potential of tables

    Amid a whirlwind of technology around us, sometimes age-old presentations still shine and are most useful in presenting our cases, regardless of forum. The longstanding “Table” feature in Word is a presentation tool that has stood the test of time.

  • May 22, 2026

    Harper Grey promotes 5 articling students to associates

    Harper Grey has added five associates from its 2025-26 articling class.

  • May 21, 2026

    Ontario Appeal Court blocks records request in tribunal constitutional challenge

    Ontario’s top court has turned back an attempt to gain hundreds of documents as part of a constitutional challenge of Ontario’s car insurance regime. The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision is part of a larger case about the constitutionality of Ontario’s Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), which has exclusive jurisdiction over the administration of the province’s no-fault statutory accident benefits regime.

  • May 20, 2026

    Is the bar for catastrophic impairment getting harder to meet in Ontario?

    For seriously injured Ontarians, a catastrophic impairment (CAT) designation is critical. It unlocks enhanced medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits, often the difference between meaningful recovery and long-term hardship.

  • May 19, 2026

    Carney announces members of Independent Advisory Board to help select next SCC judge

    On May 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the chair and members of the Independent Advisory Board for the Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments.

  • May 19, 2026

    Commercial real estate insurance: When the lights go out and the policy falls short

    Commercial real estate has become increasingly dependent on technology. Power systems, utilities, data networks and digital infrastructure now play a direct role in whether a building can operate, tenants can remain open and rent continues to flow.

  • May 19, 2026

    Nova Scotia’s top court releases 2025 annual report

    The release of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal’s latest annual report sets the stage for an increase in webcasts and a push to educate people on the importance of judicial independence, says the province’s top judge.

  • May 19, 2026

    Building the perfect divorce bonfire

    In my handy Wilderness Survival Guide, there is a step-by-step guide to building the perfect bonfire. I was reminded of it as I read last week’s Supreme Court of Canada decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, which has created a new tort — the tort of family violence for coercive and controlling behaviour.

  • May 15, 2026

    Gabrielle Poulin joins Langlois in litigation and insurance law

    After articling with Langlois, Gabrielle Poulin has begun her career as a lawyer with the firm’s litigation group in Montreal.