An early chapter in climate change litigation June 01, 2020 Matthew M. Huys & Daniel A. Downie New York’s claim against Exxon failed, capping a years-long legal battle. But the company will face have to face another climate disclosure lawsuit.
The virtual courtroom May 27, 2020 Nicole Rodych The impact of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system.
Point: Lawyers have a role to play in responding to climate change May 26, 2020 Meredith James Climate change raises issues of justice and equality. Lawyers from all practice areas have a role to play in crafting a response.
Counterpoint: The case against the proposed CBA resolution for “climate justice” May 26, 2020 Steve Major The climate change resolution is divisive and not in the fundamental interest of the CBA.
Climate change disclosure May 26, 2020 David Tupper, Jeff Bakker, Brendan Macarthur-Stevens & Peter Moorman The rules around public disclosure of climate-related risks are evolving rapidly.
The limits of insurance coverage in a pandemic May 22, 2020 Michael Doerksen Covid-19 could alter the legal landscape for commercial insurance.
A bold change to a basic constitutional test May 22, 2020 Ricki-Lee Gerbrandt Alberta Court of Appeal made bold changes to constitutional law doctrine in the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act Reference.
COVID-19 and the suspension of routine environmental reporting in Alberta May 20, 2020 Shaun Fluker The pandemic has offered a rare opportunity to observe the exercise of emergency law-making powers in Canada, and in particular, the exercise of legislative powers by the executive.
Ongoing salary freeze harming prosecutor retention February 20, 2020 Matthew Block Not addressing it will result more unfilled positions, and less justice for rural Albertans.
Economic downturns and lawyer mental health February 20, 2020 Loraine Champion Battling the stigma of job loss.