Ascendion is extremely pleased to welcome back Cory Russell as an Associate Lawyer.
A Case for Electronic Trials
As the vaccinated population grows and the global health crisis begins to stabilize, leaders in every profession face the question of what the work-life landscape should look like.
October 08, 2021
Appointment to Chair
The Canadian Bar Association established the Business Practice & Innovation Committee with the purpose of keeping a pulse on trends and other significant events that may impact the legal community. I am honoured to be named chair of the CBABC committee in the coming year.
October 07, 2021
Managing the Hybrid Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us in many ways, including how we work. Hybrid workforces with flexible hours have become part of our everyday practice and, in many places, even expected.
September 15, 2021
Even Silence May Breach the Duty of Honest Contractual Performance
In December 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decided in C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger [1], refining and expanding the contractual duty of honest performance recognized in Bhasin v. Hrynew [2].
March 05, 2021
Welcome to Janessa
Welcome to Janessa! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Associate Lawyer, Janessa Mason, to the Ascendion team.
November 17, 2020
From the Courtroom to Zoom
In early June, I acted as counsel for the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (the largest regulatory health college in the Province) in a two-day appeal. In a future post
July 14, 2020
Farewell to Cory and Welcoming Chelsea
We welcome Chelsea Salindong to the Ascendion Law team as our new Legal Administrative Assistant.
July 13, 2020
Legislating a suspension of breach of contract due to COVID-19
The provincial government should introduce legislation to prohibit the right to sue for breach of contract when the alleged breach is
March 25, 2020
The benefits of decision analysis
Most litigators who have benefitted from participating as counsel in a few trials can assess, with reasonable confidence, whether their client has a "strong" or a "weak" case.
December 07, 2019
