In Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence. This development extends the law to allow survivors to bring claims against their romantic...
Hammerco Lawyers LLP has released Still Rising: Navigating Your Legal Options After Sexual Assault, a free resource designed to support survivors of sexual violence and those who work with them.
Hammerco Partner Kevin McLaren and Associate Serena Cheong have secured a judgment in the BC Supreme Court for a client who was groomed and sexually abused by an adult man.
Hammerco Managing Partner Morgyn Chandler and Associate Hailey Reid have secured $270,000.00 in damages for a client who was sexually assaulted by a lawyer whom she had consulted.
Sexual abuse within sports can involve coaches, trainers, doctors, or even fellow athletes. The imbalance of power, trust-based relationships, and intense pressure to perform can all create environments ripe for abuse.
Hammerco Lawyers has filed lawsuits in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of two women, alleging that Lucier groomed and abused them while they were teenagers and members of his congregation.
At Hammerco, we are exploring the potential for a civil claim against the North Vancouver School District.
We’ve compiled a list of crisis lines, counselling services, advocacy organizations, and region-specific support centers to help you access the care and information you need.
With a proven track record in class actions, civil sexual assault claims, and institutional abuse cases, our team at Hammerco has successfully helped survivors hold powerful religious institutions accountable.
Hammerco Lawyers is currently investigating allegations of abuse involving Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada leaders and members. We recognize that coming forward takes immense courage, and are here to support you.
This decision protects the ability of individuals who have suffered violence within a marriage to resolve the separation or divorce proceedings without barring them to bring a future claim relating to assault that occ...
Childhood sexual abuse or assault can have far-reaching effects that are unique to each survivor. Survivors often experience a range of emotions, including shame, guilt, depression, and anger.
The Court of King’s Bench in Saskatchewan has ordered Daylan Heidel to pay his ex-partner $160,000, the largest sum ever awarded in a revenge porn case in Canada. Hammerco explains.
Hammerco Lawyers has partnered with a top American law firm to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention in the US and Canadian National Baptist Convention in Canada.
Practicing in a trauma-informed manner is central to our civil sexual assault practice. We aim to provide a safe space for survivors to get answers to their questions and explore their legal options.
Hammerco Lawyers is investigating allegations of sexual assault by one or more corrections officers at the Fraser Valley Institution for Women in Abbotsford between 2005 to 2020.
A news report from Prince Edward Island says that province could become the first place in Canada where non-disclosure agreements could become limited in cases of sexual misconduct.
On January 28, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court addressed “inadequacies in current legal responses to internet defamation and harassment” by creating a new tort of internet harassment and cyber bullying.