We are proud to welcome Silas as an official member of the Alberta legal profession and look forward to seeing him thrive the next chapter of his career.

Josh will continue his legal journey with SVR as an associate in the firm’s condominium, insurance and litigation groups.

Many professionals operate through professional corporations believing this structure protects their personal assets from business liabilities. But this assumption can be wrong, and costly.

This is a cautionary tale for business owners using, or considering using, AI tools to draft employment contracts.

A well-drafted termination clause can provide clarity, reduce risk, and significantly limit an employer’s liability. A poorly drafted one can do the opposite.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed the creation of a tort of intimate partner violence.

Employers defending termination clauses should resist the reflexive argument that any post-termination underpayment automatically voids the clause. That is not the law.

Employers in Alberta have a legal obligation to accommodate employees with disabilities, up to the point of undue hardship. If the employer fails to properly accommodate, the employee may bring a claim for discrimination.

This year, March 17 festivities meant more than green beer — it was an afternoon of fun and reconnecting with members of the Calgary Bar at SVR’s Judges’ Dinner Pre-Party.

Nebozuk v Northbridge General Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 197 is a recent interesting case pertaining to limitation periods for claims made under SEF 44.