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May 1, 2025
Webinar Alert: Irina Kordic and Kevin Gourlay to discuss AB v Henry case at FREDA Centre webinar May 12, 2025
Irina Kordic and Kevin Gourlay will be joining Dr. Emma Cunliffe (Peter A. Allard School of Law) to share insights on what can be learned from the recent decision in AB v. Henry. Irina and Kevin were co-counsel for the plaintiffs. A discussion of this ground breaking case is the…
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Civil Sexual Assault ClaimsDecember 11, 2024
Cartiva SCI Class Action Lawsuit: What Canadians Need to Know
What is the Cartiva SCI Device? The Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (commonly referred to as Cartiva SCI) is an implant designed for the treatment of osteoarthritis in the big toe joint. The implant is made of a hydrogel polymer intended to mimic cartilage and maintain joint mobility while reducing pain.…
Continue ReadingOctober 31, 2024
Murphy Battista LLP distinguished in Best Law Firms™ 2025
Murphy Battista is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the Best Law Firms – Canada (2025 Edition) by The Best Lawyers in Canada™. We are proud to have achieved three distinguished recognitions: Tier 1 ranking in Vancouver for Personal Injury Litigation, and a National Tier 3 ranking in the…
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Firm NewsAugust 19, 2024
MB is delighted to be a sponsor of the 8th annual “Golf for Julia” tournament
The 8th Annual “Golf for Julia” fundraiser will be a full day of fun and philanthropy, held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Sunset Ranch Golf Club in Kelowna. The day starts with a friendly 18 Hole Texas Scramble with plenty of fun on the course, followed by a…
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Community InvolvementNovember 10, 2023
Remembrance Day 2023: Lest We Forget
On Remembrance Day, we recognize the sacrifices that Members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces have made for Canada. These people voluntarily risk their lives in the name of freedom. Their service is not without risks that include debilitating injuries and death. As we pause to reflect and pay…
Continue ReadingSeptember 28, 2023
National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Murphy Battista LLP offices will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023, to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of understanding the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools. We are closing on October 2nd to take time to honour the children who…
Continue ReadingAugust 18, 2023
Golfing for Julia, August 27, 2023 – A round of golf, lots of fun, and supporting a great cause.
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to be the Premier Sponsor of the 7th Annual “Golf for Julia” fundraiser taking place on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club in Kelowna. Julia is one inspiring 4th grader. Since sustaining a spinal cord injury at 17 months,…
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Golf for JuliaMay 23, 2023
Proud to help sponsor Cycle for Sight West Coast 2023!
May is Vision Health Month and Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to be a local partner supporting Cycle for Sight West Coast, 2023, which is taking place on June 3, 2023. This annual fundraiser is an initiative led by Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC), Canada’s leading nonprofit advocate of sight-saving research.…
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Let’s Talk: A Primer on Bill M215 (Non-Disclosure Agreements Act) in British Columbia
On March 9, 2023, MLA Sonia Furstenau tabled Bill M215 in the British Columbia Legislature — British Columbia’s first proposed legislation directed at ending the unfair use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in discrimination and harassment cases, including cases involving sexual harassment. As my colleague, Janelle O’Connor, has previously written about…
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Legislative DevelopmentsMarch 8, 2023
Buying Silence?: The Future of NDAs in Civil Sexual Assault Settlements
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal contract in which a person agrees to keep certain information confidential. NDAs were originally used to keep business information, such as intellectual property and trade secrets confidential; however, over time, they have also become commonplace in sexual assault settlements. Last month, lawyers across Canada…
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