Ahlstrom Wright is proud to announce the addition of Bryan Marback to our team of Barristers and Solicitors. Bryan graduated from the University of Alberta Law School in 2020 and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2021. We are pleased to have Bryan as a part of the Ahlstrom Wright team to help provide…
Canada’s longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died on September 8, 2022, which prompted changes to numerous protocols, procedures, and titles Canada-wide to reflect the new sovereign: King Charles III. Under the authority of the Queen’s Counsel Act, the “Queen’s Counsel (QC)” designation is a title bestowed upon members of Canada’s legal community demonstrating distinguished…
Ahlstrom Wright is proud to announce the addition of Meghan Golden to our team of Barristers and Solicitors. Meghan graduated from the University of Alberta Law School in 2013 and was called to the Alberta Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2014. We are pleased to have Meghan as a part of the Ahlstrom…
Effective January 1, 2022, Alberta has adopted a policy of Direct Compensation for Property Damage as part of all motor vehicle insurance policies in Alberta. This change to Alberta motor vehicle insurance policies is automatic for all vehicle policies, and no one needs to do anything to receive it. Under this new policy, property damage…
Vaccine mandates by Alberta employers are becoming more prevalent as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. As the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out earlier this year, questions were raised regarding whether or not employers can require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. While employers were within their right to require mandatory vaccination as a condition of employment, especially…
Throughout the COVID pandemic, many parents have relaxed their control over their children’s activities in an attempt to help maintain the mental health of their children by allowing them more online and recreational freedom. It is important to remember that a parent can be found legally responsible for their children’s actions, even when the parent…
The Alberta Government has been reviewing and considering a shift to a “no-fault” auto insurance system, which means, in the case of a vehicle collision, each driver’s insurance company will cover their injuries and damages. The intention of a change to a “no-fault” system is to expedite the process of vehicle repairs and resolution, however,…
The Court of Queen’s Bench recently issued a Decision in Infiniti Homes Ltd v Gagnon, 2020 ABQB 691. In this Decision, Justice R.A. Graesser answered the question of what “Without Prejudice” on a letter means. What does the term “without prejudice” mean legally? The Court confirmed that marking something as “without prejudice” is not…
With the COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across Canada, many employees are wondering if their employer can legally require them to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Currently, in Alberta, there is no legislation requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. However, this may change once the vaccine is made more widely available to the public. At this…
Ahlstrom Wright has been selected as The Best Business Law in Sherwood park by Quality Business Awards. This award is offered in recognition of businesses that achieve an average quality score of 95% or greater over the previous 12 months. For more information, visit the Quality Business Awards website.
