As of January, 2016, there is a conflict of judicial opinion about whether the two-year limitation period in section 18 runs from the date of service of the claim, unaffected by discoverability.

Weather Attribution is a broad term encapsulating many scientific disciplines that seek to ultimately link climate change to specific weather events. As a scientific field, it is rarely seen within litigation matters, but it has manifested itself in the insurance industry, as insurers have found utility in this science for several years now, when dealing with issues related to weather events.

Two cases decided within the last year have confirmed that an insurer that adds itself as a Third Party pursuant to Section 258 (14) of the Insurance Act (the off-coverage insurer) is required to answer questions and disclose information in relation to the insurer’s off-coverage position.

When an organized liquor-filled party takes place on a bus, does responsibility rest on the “party” or on the “bus”?

The Bahamas presents an opportunity for businesses to expand into new markets. It is a jurisdiction with easy access to major North America markets, no corporate tax, and legal standards similar to Canada’s. However, before in order to consider the opportunities and challenges of relocation, it is necessary to address the elephant in the room: the “Panama Papers" and surrounding issues.