Limitation periods are a public interest consideration in the legal system which seeks to weigh a person’s right to sue with a person’s right not to have potential legal claims held over them indefinitely.

Five lawyers from SVR have been recognized by their peers in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026.

SVR Lawyers is pleased to announce that articling student Shazaib Rashid has been called to the Alberta bar! 

We are proud to welcome Hannah Jorgenson as an official member of the Alberta Bar

Must an insurer must provide liability coverage for bodily injury caused by an insured who pled guilty to a criminal offense that caused the injury?

Wishing a very happy birthday to the man who puts the V in SVR: the one and only Domenic Venturo, K.C.!

SVR congratulates Mary Wilkinson and welcomes her as an official member of the Alberta legal community and the firm’s Family Law group.

SVR successfully represented a condominium corporation in a bylaw and condominium fee claim brought by an owner and developer.

In Busato, Gore denied the claim due to the fact that the appellant had grown approximately 25 marijuana plants.

On March 20th, we gathered with friends and colleagues from the Calgary Bar to raise a toast to Alberta’s new K.C.s.

The amendments to the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code must be considered carefully, as they apply broadly to employers throughout Alberta.

It is important to consider all advantages and disadvantages before implementing an inter-generational business transfer strategy.

By proactively addressing legal and governance risks, entrepreneurs can prevent their companies from being derailed by avoidable issues.

We are thrilled to congratulate our former Articling Student and newest Associate, Gemma Dee, on her recent call to the Alberta Bar!

SVR Lawyers is pleased to announce that Cindy Lee has joined the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2025.

This article explores the gaps in Alberta's privacy laws and the potential for courts to recognize new civil privacy torts to address breaches between individuals.

At the end of December, John will be saying goodbye to SVR to enjoy some time away from private practice.

The bill includes several substantial updates to the existing condominium legislation.

SVR ranked a Tier 1 firm in Calgary by Best Lawyers for insurance law, personal injury litigation, and product liability.

This case adds to the jurisprudence surrounding rule 4.33 drop dead applications, making clearer what, and what does not, constitute a significant advance.

Trotter and Morton Limited v Biegel, 2024 ABCA 312 is a case of interest with respect to what factual issues can be dealt with on summary judgment versus what requires a trial.

SVR enjoyed an incredible evening at the Calgary International Film Festival celebrating CIFF’s 25th anniversary but also our own 20 years as a proud CIFF sponsor. 🎉

Thanks to generous donations from local businesses and our own team, we’re proud to have raised $2,850 for Skipping Stone.

Congratulations to our former Articling Student, and newest Associate, Chloe Campbell, on her call to the Alberta Bar.

Defamation is a growing issue in condo communities. This article explores how defamation occurs and offers practical advice on prevention and resolution to maintain a respectful community.

The Investment Canada Act (ICA) mandates that non-Canadians must notify or apply for a review by the Canadian government when they establish a new business or acquire control of an existing one in Canada.

Any construction contracts entered into prior to August 29, 2022 that are scheduled to remain in effect for longer than two years after August 29, 2022, must be amended to comply with the new Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act.

This case serves as a cautionary tale to insurers and as a reminder of their duty of good faith.

Norris v Vomacka represents the first opportunity for the Alberta Courts to consider the new “three-expert rule” implemented by Bill 41.

Following the ruling in Artindale-Eeles v Mercer, 2024 ABKB 233, credibility continues to be a significant factor in subjective chronic pain cases.