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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January 31, 2023

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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

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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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Class Actions

September 29, 2022

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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 3, 2022

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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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March 1, 2022

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Update on Fake Nurse at BC Women’s Hospital

Over the past few months, we have spoken with hundreds of women who were patients at B.C. Women’s Hospital and Health Centre (BC Women’s) during the period June 1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2021 when an unlicensed and unqualified nurse impersonator, Brigitte Cleroux (“Cleroux”) improperly became involved in patient care.…

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Class Actions, Cleroux

February 9, 2022

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Considerations for Lawyers Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence

Considerations for Lawyers Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence

Janelle O’Connor wrote the article, “Considerations for Lawyers Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence,”  that was recently published in the CBABC Women Lawyers Forum, Winter 2022 newsletter. Read the article (page 6): Here.

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September 29, 2021

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All Murphy Battista offices will be closed on September 30th to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

All Murphy Battista offices will be closed on September 30th to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

We acknowledge the importance of understanding the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and we honor those who were lost, the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve and work towards healing. We thank the people who bravely told their stories to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission…

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August 25, 2021

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Using Constitutional Class Actions to Address Racial Discrimination

Elizabeth Emery’s paper, “A Wrench in the Social Justice Toolbox: Assessing the Constitutional Class Action as a Tool for Addressing Racial Discrimination,” was recently published in the Canadian Class Action Review, Volume 17, Issue 1. In this paper, Elizabeth provides an overview of racial profiling by police as a form…

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Class Actions

July 7, 2021

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Residential and Business Loss Insurance Claims: What You Need to Know and How a Lawyer can Help

Residential and Business Loss Insurance Claims: What You Need to Know and How a Lawyer can Help

The number one thing to understand about residential and business loss insurance policies is that, as the insured, it is YOUR responsibility to prove your losses. In other words, you should not rely on your insurance company or a contractor to prove your claim. Further, it is up to you…

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