One of the fundamental elements of a contract is that an offer must be accepted for it to be legally binding. What may first come to mind are written signatures, a handshake, or outright saying [...]
In the recent Supreme Court case of Anderson v. Anderson, 2023 SCC 13, the court reviewed the principles upon which courts should consider domestic agreements that do not meet the statutory requirements for presumptive enforceability [...]
In the realm of employment law, where precision and clarity can make or break a case, the choice of words used to terminate an employee plays a pivotal role. Ambiguity and confusion surrounding the termination [...]
Perhaps you had a tenant who left some possessions behind, or you agreed to store some things for a friend or family member who has now gone MIA. If you find yourself in possession of [...]
Stepping into the world of real estate, whether as a buyer, seller, or investor, is an exciting journey filled with anticipation and potential. Amidst the thrill of envisioning new beginnings, it's crucial to keep a [...]
There are many reasons that a company may choose to hire independent contractors instead of employees. These can range from tax consequences to flexibility in the workforce. The Employment Standards Code sets out minimum standards [...]
Child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines (the “FCSG”). Sections 15(1) to 20 of the FCSG deal with the determination of a party’s annual income for support purposes. The recent Alberta case [...]
On January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act came into force, with additional amendments occurring in late March, 2023. The Act itself prohibits non-Canadians from purchasing, either [...]
Effective August 1, 2023 the monetary limit for claims brought before the Alberta Court of Justice (formerly the Provincial Court of Alberta) will increase from $50,000 to $100,000 pursuant to Order in Council 146/2023. This [...]
Alberta appears to have developed a new tort in Alberta Health Services v Johnston, 2023 ABKB 209 in establishing the tort of harassment. The Defendant in this matter was an online talk show host and [...]
