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Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process in which the decision is made by one or more neutral third parties called arbitrators.  An arbitrator will consider the matter in dispute and the evidence put forth by the parties, and render a decision in a manner similar to that of a judge. In contrast to decisions rendered by a court, the parties to an arbitration may have limited opportunities for appeal of an arbitration award.  Once rendered, an arbitration award … [Read more...] about How Evidence is Allowed in Arbitration

Zul Verjee Q.C. was successful in making new law in the area of costs awarded following a successful summary judgment application.  In this case we did better than an offer made and the court awarded what amounted to full indemnity for the legal fees incurred.  Congratulations to our team. https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abqb/doc/2021/2021abqb853/2021abqb853.html?resultIndex=1 … [Read more...] about Verjee Law wins full indemnity costs following a successful Summary Judgment Application and Appeal

A Pierringer Agreement is a great tool for encouraging parties to settle in multi-party litigations. This form of agreement was first introduced in the 1963 decision of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Pierringer v. Hoger, 124 N.W. 2d 106. A Pierringer Agreement is a form of proportionate share agreement that severs the liability of one (or more) defendant parties (the “Settling Defendant”) from that of its co-defendants. The key distinction for a Pierringer Agreement is that, upon settling … [Read more...] about Pierringer Agreement: Encouraging Parties To Settle In Multi-Party Litigations

From our team to your family...Happy Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving from Verjee Law

Verjee & Associates is pleased to announce that Zul Verjee Q.C. has been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published … [Read more...] about Zul Verjee Q.C. has been named to the 2022 Best Lawyers™ list in Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law.