Certified medical exams and waiver of litigation privilege *

Canada - November 23 2012
Since coming into force in 2004 the Minor Injury Regulation (“MIR”) has become a mainstay in the analysis of any personal injury action.

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Director liability and the Workers’ Compensation Act *

Canada - July 18 2012
On July 3, 2012, the Court of Queen’s Bench released its decision in Stephens v. Shagannapi Village Shopping Centre [2012 ABQB 436] on the issue of director liability in a negligence action.

Co-authors: Jocelyne C. Mui.

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Delay in implementation of Drop Dead Rule *

Canada - July 17 2012
When the new Alberta Rules of Court came into force November 1, 2010 one of the most talked about changes was the rule as it related to dismissal for long delay, also known as, the Drop Dead Rule (Rule 4.33).

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TMJ injuries and the soft tissue injury cap in Alberta *

Canada - January 16 2012
Plaintiff and Defence counsel alike were eagerly awaiting Justice Shelley’s decision in Sparrowhawk v. Zapoltinsky [2012 ABQB 34].

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Alberta's minor injury regulation - certified examiner's medical opinions *

Canada - May 31 2011
In the recent Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision of Forth v Mather the Court addressed the use and practical operation of the Certified Examiner’s Medical Opinion (“CEMO”) process.

Co-authors: Anthony C. Espejo.

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