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2y ago
Currently a decision is pending in the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench regarding whether copyright can subsist in seismic data. Notwithstanding longstanding industry acceptance that copyright does subsist, government boards, oil and gas companies and, surprisingly, some seismic companies maintain that there is no copyright in seismic data. Our firm is representing a seismic company plaintiff that is fighting to establish copyright in seismic data. Stay tuned ..read more
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2y ago
Here is a brief case summary of a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision to uphold the Trial Judge’s decision to vary a Final Consent Parenting Order granting the Mother of the Child sole guardianship, thereby revoking the Grandmother’s guardianship.
If you need the Courts assistance when dealing with your guardianship and parenting matters, we can help!
A young teen (the “Mother”) gives birth to a child at the age of 14, and the teen’s mother (the “Grandmother”) primarily cares for the new baby (the “Child”). The Grandmother became the Child’s guardian and primary caregiver.
The Mot ..read more
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2y ago
By Patrick Trudel
The Legislative Assembly in Alberta has passed Bill 32 – the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, a significant piece of legislation comprising amendments to employment laws in Alberta. Though his article will focus primarily on changes to overtime in the province, it will also highlight several of the most pressing changes that will impact employees and employers.
Of significance are the changes made to Hours of Work Averaging Agreements. In September of 2019, amendments were made to the Employment Standards Code (Alberta) (ESC) aimed at repealing Flexible Averagin ..read more
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2y ago
By Tami Fric and Patrick Trudel
If you own a condominium or townhouse, you likely have homeowner’s insurance of some kind. In fact, it is possible that your mortgage provider requires that you hold such coverage. But is your level of coverage sufficient for the kind of risk you’re taking on and, more importantly, are you fully aware of the risk you are exposed to?
Unlike living in a detached home, the scope of the damages that can be caused extends far beyond your property when living in a Highrise condominium or attached home. Think of common household hazards: water damage, inadvertent fire ..read more
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2y ago
by Patrick Trudel and Jennifer Sykes
As Canadians slowly begin to emerge from our COVID-19 imposed isolation, businesses are faced with a new set of difficult questions about their obligations to their staff. Employers need to make sure that they are fulfilling their duties to their employees.
This post is intended to shed some light on several things that employers should keep in mind as they work their way through the new set of challenges we are all now facing. It is primarily intended for non-unionized workplaces.
Staying in the Loop:
Before you undertake costly measures to prepare to re-o ..read more
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2y ago
The Government of Alberta released modelling for COVID-19 earlier this week. Make sure you are prepared for the unknown by completing your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive.
According to the new modelling unveiled by the Alberta Government on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, by the end of Summer 2020, 800,000 Albertans are projected to become infected with COVID-19 and more than 800 Albertans infected with COVID-19 could be hospitalized at the likely peak of Alberta’s coronavirus outbreak in early May 2020. The modelling further suggests that under the expected probable sc ..read more
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2y ago
Are you having issues with shared parenting as a result of COVID-19?
We are in extraordinary times. This is an extremely difficult and stressful period for everyone. Parents are understandably confused and worried about what to do to ensure their families are safe from COVID-19. Check out our COVID-19 Guideline for Co-Parenting.
I will be happy to assist you with all of your family law needs. Contact Me ..read more
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2y ago
The firm is taking steps both to protect the public and its members from the spread of the coronavirus, without sacrificing service to its customers. We are committed to keeping a core group of lawyers and assistants available to our clients through electronic and work-from-home capabilities. We are gearing up to advise clients regarding the special issues that are arising from the Covid-19 crisis. Our modern technology is allowing us to stay ahead of both the legal issues and the practical constraints of this unfortunate state of emergency ..read more
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2y ago
Many employment issues are arising with the slow-down and closures of businesses. For general information on employer options, see our information article on this topic ..read more
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2y ago
The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has announced that it is limiting hearings to emergency or urgent matters only. Emergency matters are those in which serious consequences to persons or harm to property may arise if the hearing does not proceed, or if there is a risk of loss of jurisdiction or expiration of an existing protection or restraining order. For full details, go to https://www.albertacourts.ca.
The Provincial Court of Alberta has also announced closures. Effective March 17, 2020, all Traffic Courts in Alberta will be closed.
In other areas, the Provincial Court is limiting all regul ..read more