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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January 31, 2023

Murphy Battista

Murphy Battista LLP welcomes Caitlin Ohama-Darcus

Murphy Battista LLP is pleased to announce that Caitlin Ohama-Darcus has joined the firm as Associate Counsel. Caitlin’s practice is focused exclusively on representing plaintiffs in class proceedings and civil sexual misconduct claims, including sexual assault. Her dedication to access to justice and her expertise are welcome additions to the…

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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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September 29, 2022

Murphy Battista

Angela Bespflug recognized in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2023

Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to announce that our colleague Angela Bespflug has been ranked in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2023 for her dispute resolution work on behalf of plaintiffs involved in class actions. Ranking in Chambers & Partners is widely acknowledged as a mark of excellence across the legal industry. Angela’s work on…

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May 18, 2022

Veronica Medved

Punitive damages in the context of a home insurance claim following a residential fire

Punitive damages in the context of a home insurance claim following a residential fire

Case comment on Lambright v. Sonnet Insurance Company, 2022 BCSC 709 In Lambright, Justice Milman considered an award for punitive damages in the context of a home insurance claim following a residential fire. This case highlights the nature of the duty of good faith that insurance companies must fulfill as…

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May 3, 2022

Murphy Battista

Cycle for Sight West Coast is back as a live event!

Cycle for Sight West Coast is back as a live event!

We’re thrilled to announce that Murphy Battista LLP will once again be supporting Cycle for Sight West Coast, a fundraising initiative for Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC), the country’s leading nonprofit advocate of sight-saving research.   Each year, Cycle for Sight raises funds to contribute to the fight against blindness. With events…

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