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Commercial Litigation Limitation of Liability Clause

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Limitation and Exclusion of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance and Drafting Tips

The inclusion of limitation and exclusion of liability clauses in contracts entered into in Quebec requires an understanding of civil law and public order restrictions. Since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling in...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Court Ruling Pokes Holes in Contractual Limitation of Liability Language in Commercial Leases

Creating certainty in the inherent uncertainty of the future is the name of the game when it comes to drafting commercial leases. When courts overrule provisions that the parties to the lease have agreed upon, however, that...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

Two Reminders of The Importance of Clear Drafting: PA(GI) & Drax

Two of the most common queries Proskauer’s UK litigation team is asked to advise upon are (i) the interpretation and scope of indemnities and (ii) liability caps. Over the summer, the English Courts handed down two judgments...more

Freiberger Haber LLP

Can You Limit Liability for Your Own Negligence in a Contract

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Folks sign contracts of all types that purport to contain limitations of liability; but are they enforceable.  In many cases, the answer is “yes”.  “In the absence of a contravening public policy, exculpatory provisions...more

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