Access to Accident Benefits under Alberta’s New “Care-First” Auto Insurance System
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Alberta, you are likely entitled to no-fault accident benefits that provide coverage for medical treatment as well as disability payments if you are unable to work due to your injuries. […]
What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Die?
Harm Dhillon
Too often, individuals invest time and money into emerging digital assets, but forget to plan around them when creating and updating their Wills. This not only complicates things for your beneficiaries, but also for the Executor of your estate.
A […]
Understanding Affidavits of Records in Alberta: What They Are and Why They Matter
If you’re involved in litigation in Alberta, whether it’s over a contract dispute, personal injury claim, or family law dispute, you’ll likely come across something called an Affidavit of Records. In the Court of King’s Bench in […]
The Future of Family: What Multi-Parent Recognition Means for Alberta Law
Canadian families are changing. From blended households to co-parenting arrangements involving more than two adults, our traditional legal frameworks are being tested by the realities of modern family life. Two recent legal milestones—British Columbia’s recognition of three legal […]
A Deep Dive Into Alberta’s Bill 47: The End of Auto Insurance As We Know It?
A major shake-up is coming to Alberta’s auto insurance system. Bill 47, officially known as the Automobile Insurance Act, has received Royal Assent and is set to transform how accident benefits and injury claims are handled in […]
The Dangers of Settlement Loans: Lessons from McCourt Law Offices v Downes, 2025 ABKB 268
In the realm of personal injury litigation, financial strain often compels plaintiffs to seek immediate monetary relief. Settlement loans, offered by third-party lenders, provide such relief by advancing funds against the anticipated proceeds of a lawsuit. However, the recent Alberta […]