Businesses should beware of waiver of liability forms that are limited to activities for a specific date (Mitchell v. Mason)
Monday, May 27, 2024Stephen A. ThieleLitigationContracts, Exclusion Clauses, Waiver of Liability
In the recreational industry, it is common for businesses to require participants to waive liability for any potential injuries incurred while...
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Use of a thumbs-up emoji creates a valid and binding contract
Monday, July 17, 2023Stephen A. ThieleLitigationContracts, Formation, Acceptance, Electronic Signature
In a groundbreaking legal ruling, a Saskatchewan court has recognized that a thumbs-up emoji (👍) can be a...
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Court of Appeal affirms that entire agreement clause is not bullet-proof
Friday, February 24, 2023Stephen A. ThieleLitigationReal Estate, Contracts, Commercial Tenancies, Entire Agreement Clauses
Drafting clear, concise and bullet-proof provisions in a contract is an art. It takes time and a complete understanding of a client’s agreement with...
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Plaintiffs unable to establish terms of contract and entitlement to funds paid to trucking company
Friday, February 17, 2023Stephen A. ThieleLitigationContracts
Business relationships between different parties are generally governed by contracts. To be enforceable, a contract must have certainty of terms that are agreed to by the...
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