So You Thought You Were Anonymous …
Default judgement was granted against anonymous internet defamation parties. Source: 2020 ONSC 205 (CanLII) | CanLII
Category: Litigation
How Do You Cross a Snowbank?
Case concerns lack of gap in snowbank for pedestrian crossing. A detailed analysis of what constitutes an operational versus policy decision follows. Here the creation of snowbanks without allowing for a safe pedestrian crossing gap could be an operational decision…
Employment Restrictive Covenant Upheld
An up to date analysis of post-termination covenants in British Columbia. Failure to get advice on setting up these agreements will cause tremendous grief for both the employer and the employee. Source: 2014 BCCA 97 Rhebergen v. Creston Veterinary Clinic…
Truck Driver Responsible for Concrete Spill Road Accident
Lot's of construction in the lower mainland these days and lot's of concrete spilled on the road. Concrete truck driver was held responsible for failing to clean spilled concrete and make the roadway safe for other drivers. Source: 2020 BCSC…
Freedom of Religion in Classroom
Presentation of native spiritual ceremony in classroom does not breach Canadian Charter of Rights of freedom of religion. Source: 2020 BCSC 15 Servatius v. Alberni School District No. 70