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A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision confirms that broad indemnity language does not transfer liability for a party's own pre-closing negligence, unless the contract makes that intention unmistakably clear.
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In Canadian commercial lending, the steps between credit approval and funding can be easy to underestimate.
Explore key issues lenders and borrowers should consider from the outset to set realistic expectations and better manage legal spend: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
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Changes to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) have become an increasingly important consideration in financial planning, particularly for individuals realizing significant capital gains, trusts and leveraged investment strategies.
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As a startup grows, a founder’s personal estate can become increasingly complex.
Explore an estate planning roadmap for founders, from pre-seed through Series B, C and beyond: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
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Our Restructuring and Insolvency team brings a business-minded approach to complex in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
We’re proud to see our work recognized in the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition on Restructuring and Insolvency: millerthomson.com/en/news/le…
Does the two-year trial deadline under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act still apply when a lien has been discharged and replaced by security?
Read about a recent Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision holding that it does not: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
What could Canada’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction mean for the mining sector?
Learn how the proposed rules could affect capital investment, flow-through share financing and the economics of mining development projects: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
On #OrangeShirtDay and the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, we recognize, reflect, and continue to learn. Read about our efforts to advance Indigenous Reconciliation: millerthomson.com/en/about/i…
La #JournéeDuChandailOrange et la Journée nationale de vérité et de réconciliation est l’occasion de prendre conscience, de réfléchir et de continuer à apprendre. Voyez nos efforts axez sur la #réconciliation avec les peuples autochtones : millerthomson.com/fr/a-propo…
The anti-directed giving rule of the Income Tax Act threatens common fundraising practices.
Learn how the anti-directed giving rule affects charities and what organizations should consider doing now: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
You paid a relative's legal fees for their tax dispute, but can you claim the deduction? According to a recent Tax Court of Canada decision, you can’t.
Find out what the decision could mean for those funding someone else’s tax dispute: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
British Columbia has paused the planned expansion of Provincial Sales Tax to professional services.
Read more about the proposed expansion, its potential implications and what businesses should consider now: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
The Department of Finance released draft legislative proposals to implement the Productivity Mega Deduction, which would provide permanent 100% first-year expensing for a wide range of new and used depreciable property and development expenses. Learn more: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal held that a married child faced a substantial equalization payment notwithstanding that a family trust had been settled by a parent after the child's marriage.
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For mining companies preparing to access public markets, the question of where to list has become consequential.
Explore key factors that should inform your business' decision: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
The Supreme Court of Canada recently held that the Constitution guarantees a minimum of legality review over all administrative decisions, and that this guarantee cannot be legislated away.
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As deepfakes become increasingly convincing, parties may attempt to introduce AI-generated evidence without disclosing its use to the court.
Learn about a recent U.S. court decision dismissing a lawsuit after false AI-generated testimony was submitted: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
Rosh Hashanah est un moment de réflexion, de gratitude et de nouvelles intentions pour l’année à venir. Nous souhaitons à nos collègues, clients et à leurs familles la paix, la santé et de nombreuses bénédictions pour cette nouvelle année. Shana Tova!
Rosh Hashanah is a time for reflecting, gratitude and setting intentions for the year ahead. To our colleagues, clients and their families, we wish you peace, health and many blessings this year. Shana Tova!
A building owner recently ordered hundreds of design changes and more than $2.7 million in extra work, then sought liquidated damages for the resulting delays.
The BC Court of Appeal upheld an arbitral award in favour of the contractor. Read more: millerthomson.com/en/insight…
