Dog owners can face strict liability when their animals attack someone, meaning the injured person does not necessarily have to prove that the owner was negligent. But that doesn’t make owners automatically liable for every bite. Here, the claimant put his head over his neighbour’s boundary wall after being asked more than once to leave...Read More

Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast. Our courts have made it clear that a disclaimer is only enforceable where consent is properly obtained, risks are clearly disclosed, and the wording is specific enough to cover the conduct in question. These principles matter for businesses operating in high-risk environments, and...Read More