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Developments in law, governance, human resources, regulation and insurance, organized by the faculty that gives each story context.

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Governance·6 min read

Saskatchewan Appeal Court Confirms Oppression Applications Can Proceed Despite Unused Internal Appeals

A Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision clarifies that non-profit members need not exhaust internal appeal processes before pursuing oppression remedies when those processes cannot address all issues raised.

August 24, 2026

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Insurance·6 min read

Alberta Court of Appeal Cancels Administrative Penalty Over Flawed Roadside Appeal Form

The Court of Appeal ruled that Alberta's SafeRoads roadside appeal form contained misleading language about consent that undermined the voluntary nature of the statutory appeal right.

August 17, 2026

Law·7 min read

Supreme Court Clarifies Spoliation Doctrine: Destroying Evidence in Contract Disputes Triggers Mandatory Adverse Inferences

The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that intentionally destroying or concealing evidence during litigation triggers a mandatory presumption against the spoliating party, with significant implications for document retention practices.

August 9, 2026