August 19, 2024

Murphy Battista

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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November 10, 2023

Murphy Battista

Remembrance Day 2023: Lest We Forget

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…

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September 28, 2023

Murphy Battista

National Truth and Reconciliation Day 

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…

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August 18, 2023

Murphy Battista

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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May 23, 2023

Murphy Battista

Proud to help sponsor Cycle for Sight West Coast 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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March 22, 2023

Caitlin Ohama-Darcus

Let’s Talk: A Primer on Bill M215 (Non-Disclosure Agreements Act) in British Columbia

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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March 8, 2023

Janelle O’Connor

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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March 3, 2023

J. Scott Stanley

Travel Insurance: What to Know Before You Go

March Break is on the horizon. If you are thinking about travelling abroad, it may be helpful to consider what insurance you need. When you purchase travel insurance, you expect to be covered. Unfortunately, when it comes to travel insurance, disputes, errors, and misunderstandings over what is and is not…

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November 10, 2022

Murphy Battista

Lest We Forget: Stand up in support of Canada’s Veterans

Lest We Forget: Stand up in support of Canada’s Veterans

On Remembrance Day, we recognize the sacrifices that Members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces have made for our country. These individuals voluntarily risk their lives in the name of freedom. And, sadly, many of them suffer debilitating injuries – and even death – as a consequence of their…

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October 27, 2022

Janelle O’Connor

Silencing Survivors in Civil Sexual Assault Settlements

Silencing Survivors in Civil Sexual Assault Settlements

In my civil sexual assault practice, some clients wish to remain anonymous, but most don’t. I have learnt that choosing to speak out about one’s own experience of sexual abuse can be an important and potentially therapeutic form of healing and recovery for survivors. Speaking publicly is important to some…

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