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August 2, 2022
ICBC No-fault faces constitutional challenges by British Columbians on two fronts
Recently stories about British Columbians with life-changing injuries and what the province’s new no-fault system means in practical terms for their lives, have started to surface. The latest challenges to the legislation behind the system include a new constitutional challenge and the striking down of the Disbursements and Expert Evidence…
Continue ReadingFebruary 25, 2022
Janelle O’Connor Co-Chairing CLEBC Sexual Violence (Civil) Conference 2022
On March 30, 2022, Janelle O’Connor is co-chairing a CLEBC full-day conference for lawyers on how to effectively and ethically advance and defend civil claims of sexual violence. Early bird registration ends March 2, 2022. Register HERE This is CLEBC’s inaugural course for litigators who have an interest in practicing…
Continue ReadingDecember 21, 2021
Impaired driving is still causing fatalities and serious injuries in BC – Please, don’t drive impaired.
Stu Widdowson was severely injured 10 years ago when he was hit by a drunk driver while walking home. He’s still dealing with the impact of those injuries. Stu’s story is a timely reminder to all of us that our choices can have severe consequences for the lives of others.…
Continue ReadingMarch 15, 2021
Social Work is Essential – It’s Social Work Week in British Columbia
March 14-20, 2021 is Social Work Week in British Columbia. Social Work Week celebrates the contributions that social workers make to the health and well-being of British Columbians. The theme for 2021 is Social Work is Essential. Social workers are vital resources for our clients and we are grateful. In…
Continue ReadingJanuary 19, 2021
Federal Government in Exploratory Talks to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Over Veterans Affairs $165M Accounting Error
CBC reports on recent steps by the federal government to address an accounting error by Veterans Affairs Canada regarding the calculation of disability awards and pensions. The $165 million accounting error, affecting over 250,000 veterans, began in 2002 and continued undetected until 2010. You can learn more about the lawsuit…
Continue ReadingNovember 6, 2020
ICBC MSP Class Action Certification Hearing to Go Ahead April 27, 2021.
The application for certification of a class action against ICBC is set for April 27, 2021. At this time an order will be sought certifying a class action on behalf of the Accident Victim Class and the Ratepayer Class. ICBC and the Province filed an application seeking leave to bring…
Continue ReadingJune 19, 2020
Kelowna office relocating to Landmark 2
We are excited to announce that our Kelowna office is relocating to Landmark 2 at 804 – 1708 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna. We will be opening the doors at our new location on Monday, June 22, 2020. Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same. We look forward to continuing…
Continue ReadingJune 1, 2020
Call for Votes: Angela Bespflug nominated for Canadian Lawyer Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada 2020
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to support Angela Bespflug’s nomination for the Canadian Lawyer Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada 2020, in the Human Rights, Advocacy, and Criminal Law category. The nominations are recognition for Angela’s dedication to human rights work, specifically her work over the last 18 months on…
Continue ReadingMay 14, 2020
Experienced class action lawyers Angela Bespflug and Janelle O’Connor join Murphy Battista LLP as Associate Counsel
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to announce that experienced class action lawyers Angela Bespflug and Janelle O’Connor have joined the firm as Associate Counsel. Angela and Janelle have significant experience leading large-scale, national class actions. That experience includes acting as class counsel in the recent landmark gender discrimination class action lawsuits against the…
Continue ReadingMarch 15, 2018
Bill Dick discusses social host liability with CBC in wake of costly West Vancouver house party
A West Vancouver incident where a teenage girl rented a home using her parents credit card and threw a party causing $20,000 worth of damage, serves as a warning to think about protecting yourself against liability for bodily injuries to guests, particularly in the age of the new shared economy…
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