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When a loved one passes away, the responsibility of managing their estate falls to an appointed person. If the deceased person has a valid Will, the appointed person is known as the Executor. If the deceased person does not have a Will, the court appoints an Administrator. Navigating the process of … Read more »

What is an adequate legal remedy after 16 years of emotional, physical, and financial abuse? For years, the common law has struggled to answer this question. Often, survivors are forced to cram their lived experiences into legal boxes which do not exactly fit. However, in Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, the … Read more »

In a late 2025 issue of Road2Growth Magazine, published by the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, Darla Rettie explores the evolving role of Indigenous partnerships in Manitoba’s heavy construction industry and what businesses should expect heading into 2026 and beyond. The article highlight … Read more »

Manitoba’s recent amendments to the Small Business Venture Capital (SBVC) Tax Credit Regulation introduce two significant changes that expand how early‑stage companies can raise capital and how investors can participate. The April 10, 2026, amendment formally recognizes convertible rights (inclu … Read more »

It is well known that communications between an individual and their lawyer are, by default, subject to solicitor-client privilege. This is a rule of law which generally protects communications between lawyers and their clients involving the seeking or giving of legal advice, from court procedures t … Read more »