Estate Gifts & Public Policy
A recent decision from New Brunswick has highlighted the court’s ability to void an estate gift for public policy reasons. In McCorkill v. Streed, Executor of the Estate […]
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Dispatches From The Desk Of A Summer Student
Helping a lawyer prepare for trial is both similar to what I had expected and nothing like it at the same time. Yes, my Outlook Calendar is peppered with “Trial Prep – Document Review” and “Question Preparation” meetings (which inevitably […]
What Does Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation Mean For You?
Canada’s new anti-spam legislation (CASL) was passed in 2010 and is set to come into force on July 1, 2014. CASL will require most […]
The Proper Arena
We often have clients come into our office and they are seeking a solution and they want it adjudicated quickly. This is where clients often […]
Judicial Independence
In recent weeks there has been commentary from politicians regarding the courts, particularly the Supreme Court of Canada and our current Chief Justice.
An independent judiciary is a cornerstone to any democratic […]
Vogel LLP Welcomes New Associate
Vogel LLP is pleased to announce that Erica Pridham has joined our team as an associate. Erica is a graduate of the University of Victoria and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2012. She is currently accepting new clients […]
Trial Victory for Vogel LLP
Doug Perras and Mike Vogel of Vogel LLP recently represented our client in his personal injury claim that went to trial against Superstore. On July 3, 2008, our client entered a local Calgary Superstore to purchase groceries. Unfortunately, while […]
Why You Wouldn’t Retain The Good Wife
If you are a fan of the hit CBS show The Good Wife, you are probably an even bigger fan of the show’s main character, lawyer […]
Legal Ramifications Of Flight MH370
The world watched anxiously as the search for Malaysia Air Flight MH370 ensued. It recently came to light in an announcement from the Malaysian government that the plane […]
Law In The Olympics
With the Sochi Olympics recently coming to an end and Team Canada having fantastic results, it is interesting to note that one potential medal for Canada was denied due […]