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Oil Spills Limitation Periods

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UK Supreme Court: the law of nuisance has its limits

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In its recent decision in Jalla and another v Shell International Trading and Shipping Co Limited and another, the UK Supreme Court confirmed that a one-off oil spill was not a “continuing nuisance”....more

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Alberta Court Declines to Extend Limitation Period for Contamination Claim

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Section 218 of Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, c E-12 (EPEA) is not available to extend the limitation period for a party liable for remediation costs to make claims against other alleged...more

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Limitation period for “continuing nuisance” in environmental cases

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The Court of Appeal has examined when a common law nuisance can be said to be “continuing” and therefore qualify for a more generous application of the limitation rules. The judgment is of relevance to landowners, developers,...more

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