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May 7, 2025
Janelle O’Connor to co-chair the up-coming CLEBC Sexual Violence Civil Conference, May 21, 2025
Our colleague Janelle O’Connor is co-chairing the CLEBC Sexual Violence (Civil) Conference 2025, taking place on May 21 in person in Vancouver (venue TBD) and online. This essential conference will explore evidentiary challenges, the intersection of criminal and civil proceedings, evolving case law on vicarious liability, and trauma-informed legal practices.…
Continue ReadingMay 5, 2025
Angela Bespflug ranked as Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation Canada
We are delighted to congratulate our colleague Angela Bespflug on being recognized as a 2025 Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation Canada and for her achievement in being shortlisted (once again!) for a Benchmark Litigation Canada Award in the category of Plaintiff Litigator of the Year. View Angela’s Benchmark profile HERE.…
Continue ReadingOctober 9, 2024
Angela Bespflug ranked in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
Murphy Battista LLP is pleased to share that our colleague Angela Bespflug has been recognized in the Chambers Canada Guide 2025 for her work in “Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff)” achieving a Band 3 ranking in this category. Chambers rankings reflect expertise, professionalism, and commitment to the delivery of effective…
Continue ReadingSeptember 25, 2024
MB Offices Closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
Murphy Battista LLP offices will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024, to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We acknowledge the history and ongoing generational trauma caused by Canada’s residential schools. We also reaffirm our commitment to the ongoing work of reconciliation. This includes learning more about…
Continue ReadingAugust 21, 2024
Angela Bespflug is one of Benchmark Canada’s “Top 100 Women in Litigation” 2024
Angela Bespflug‘s recognition as one of Benchmark Canada’s Top 100 Women in Litigation for 2024 is a moment of pride and honour for all of us. These women are recognized leaders in litigation and have earned the respect of their peers and clients. Angela’s unwavering commitment to justice throughout her…
Continue ReadingMay 9, 2024
Angela Bespflug is Benchmark Litigation Canada’s Plaintiff Litigator of the Year!
We are delighted to share that our colleague Angela Bespflug was named Plaintiff Litigator of the Year last night at the 2024 Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards. This is the third time Benchmark has acknowledged the excellence of Angela’s work, which has made a significant difference in the lives of our…
Continue ReadingOctober 30, 2023
Angela Bespflug and Janelle O’Connor to speak at TLABC on “Medical Evidence in Civil Cases of Sexual Violence: Individual and Class Action Context,” November 30, 2023
Angela Bespflug and Janelle O’Connor will speak at TLABC’s annual Medical-Legal Conference on November 30, 2023. Angela and Janelle will join Dr. Shaila Misri from BC Women’s Hospital on a panel discussing issues unique to gathering medical evidence in sexual violence cases. The panel will address how to prevent secondary…
Continue ReadingOctober 4, 2023
Angela Bespflug recognized by Chambers Canada 2024
Murphy Battista LLP is pleased to announce that Angela Bespflug has been recognized in the Chambers Canada Guide 2024. She has been ranked Band 4 in – Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) – Nationwide – Canada. Chambers describes Angela Bespflug as “a class action plaintiff litigator based in Vancouver with…
Continue ReadingAugust 3, 2023
Angela Bespflug named one of Benchmark Canada’s Top 100 Women in Litigation
Congratulations to our colleague Angela Bespflug for her well-deserved recognition as one of Benchmark Canada’s Top 100 Women in Litigation. The women on this list have earned their place through their involvement in some of the most impactful litigation matters in recent history, as well as for earning the respect of their…
Continue ReadingJuly 26, 2023
Class action certified against Provincial Health Services Authority for unlicensed nurse’s alleged involvement in patient care at BC Women’s Hospital
Murphy Battista LLP and Slater Vecchio LLP jointly announce the successful certification of a class action against the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) on behalf of patients who received procedures at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre (BCWH) during 2020 and 2021. On July 25, 2023, the Supreme Court of…
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