Civil Law

September 22nd, 2025 - Civil Law

Should I Sue Someone for Defamation?
Can you sue if you are a victim of Defamation? Are there other solutions? When someone has targeted you with false and damaging statements, it could be defamation. This can cause you emotional stress, fracture your friendships, and even result...
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September 22nd, 2025 - Civil Law

Can Online Posts Be Defamatory?
Online defamation and how Alberta courts handle social media slander. Under the glow of the computer screen, people often lose their inhibitions and post hurtful comment, and social media can become hostile to individuals and small businesses. Negative social media...
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September 22nd, 2025 - Civil Law

Are You the Victim of Defamation?
When a negative comment or publication is more than just a joke. Joking and teasing are, unfortunately, a normal part of life but sometimes jokes and comments can go too far. What do you do when the comments are seriously...
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Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard: How defamation cases work in Canada
“Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Verdict: Jury sides with Depp, awards $15 million” In Canada, defamation has to do with words that impact the plaintiff’s reputation with others1 and is a strict liability offence2. These words can be written (known as libel) or...
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June 7th, 2021 - Civil Law, Corporate Law, Divorce & Family Law

How we’re redefining the practice of family law
Here’s the thing, we approach family law very differently; for every family law case, we ask the question, “What is the real problem here, and what are the short term and long-term solutions?”.  Overall, our goal as a firm with all...
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