Law firm liable for unpaid rent despite holding lease under numbered company
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has issued a ruling regarding the liability of commercial tenants, determining that a…
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Wildwood townhouse development approved with additional design conditions
The Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board has released a decision regarding a contentious townhouse project in the Wildwood community,…
Rejection of “no jail” deal upheld in domestic obstruction case
The Alberta Court of Appeal recently issued a significant ruling in the case of His Majesty the King v Edmond…
Appeal dismissed in long-standing seismic data dispute between Geophysical Service Incorporated and Canadian Natural Resources Limited
The Court of Appeal of Alberta issued a ruling in a decade-long legal battle involving proprietary seismic data, corporate acquisitions,…
Alberta Court of Appeal reverses order for land transfer in Scammell Family Trust dispute
The complexities of family estate planning and the broad powers granted to trustees have taken center stage in a recent…
Charter right to speedy trial does not apply to civil contempt sanctioning, Alberta appeal court rules
The Court of Appeal of Alberta recently issued a ruling against Neil Alan Lymer clarifying the boundaries of constitutional protections…
Calgary police officer wins appeal in careless driving case after pedestrian collision
A Calgary police officer convicted twice of careless driving in connection with a 2018 collision with a jaywalking pedestrian has…
Alberta Human Rights Tribunal awards $15,000 to woman denied ultrasounds without lift assistance
The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has ordered EFW Radiology-Advanced Spinal Care Centre South to pay $15,000 in general damages…
Alberta Judge rejects “no jail” deal for man who pressured domestic violence victim to recant allegations
Edit: The accused unsuccessfully appealed his conviction. You can read about that here. The Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton…
$405,000 in legal costs ordered following dismissal of multi-million dollar seismic data dispute
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has issued a ruling regarding the financial consequences of prolonged litigation, ordering Geophysical…