Many professionals operate through professional corporations believing this structure protects their personal assets from business liabilities. A recent court decision serves as a reminder that this assumption can be wrong, and costly.

This is a cautionary tale for business owners using, or considering using, AI tools to draft employment contracts.

A well-drafted termination clause can provide clarity, reduce risk, and significantly limit an employer’s liability. A poorly drafted one can do the opposite.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed the creation of a tort of intimate partner violence.

Employers defending termination clauses should resist the reflexive argument that any post-termination underpayment automatically voids the clause. That is not the law.

Employers in Alberta have a legal obligation to accommodate employees with disabilities, up to the point of undue hardship. If the employer fails to properly accommodate, the employee may bring a claim for discrimination.

This year, March 17 festivities meant more than green beer — it was an afternoon of fun and reconnecting with members of the Calgary Bar at SVR’s Judges’ Dinner Pre-Party.

Nebozuk v Northbridge General Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 197 is a recent interesting case pertaining to limitation periods for claims made under SEF 44.

Independent contractors can offer flexibility and cost savings for businesses. However, misclassifying a worker who can expose an organization to significant legal and financial risk.

Most New Condominium Regulations provisions of Alberta’s Bill 30 came into force on February 15, 2026.