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All members of Newfoundland and Labrador's House of Assembly worked together this week to pass a bill that removes time limits for people who suffered various forms of abuse as children to sue those who are liable for their treatment.

Jack Whalen thought he'd scored a victory when the Newfoundland and Labrador government promised to amend the Limitations Act. It turns out the changes they're proposing will not apply in his case.

In the realm of property law, caveats serve as a powerful tool for protecting interests in real estate. By registering a caveat on land titles, individuals or entities can assert a...

In the realm of property law, caveats serve as a powerful tool for protecting interests in real estate. By registering a caveat on land titles, individuals or entities can assert a claim or encumbrance against a property, effectively signaling to potential buyers, creditors or other third parties that may have an interest in the property that there may be pending legal issues to consider. While caveats can provide a sense of security, it is crucial to remember that they do not suspend or alter t...

Brittany Whalen says the federal government is trying to use the Limitations Act against her father one last time before it's amended by the Newfoundland and Labrador government.

Justice Minister John Hogan said he will introduce a bill in the House of Assembly on Wednesday to amend the province's Limitations Act, which has prevented some people from suing the government for abuse suffered as children.

Eddie Joyce is frustrated with the provincial government's inaction on a law that prevents some victims of childhood physical abuse from suing for compensation, telling his colleagues the reason to be an MHA is to change rules like this.

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Lawyers must consider nuances when assessing potentially viable claims: Jessica Golosky

The ability to extend a limitation period for an environmental claim is subject to considerable judicial discretion, the Court of Appeal of Alberta recently held in Paramount Resources Ltd v Grey Owl Engineering Ltd, 2024 ABCA 60. Section 218 of Albertas Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, c E-12 gives a judge discretion to extend a limitation period where the basis for the proceeding is an alleged adverse effect resulting from the alleged release of a substance into the envi...