Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP

As recognized leaders in Alberta’s legal community, we deliver innovative, pragmatic family law services tailored to individuals and evolving families.

Our experienced team skillfully navigates everything from complex asset division and high-conflict custody matters to everyday legal protections like cohabitation agreements.

Learn how we can support you. Call us at 403-265-7777 or visit us online.

The Alberta Court of Appeal’s decision in Flowers v Persist reinforces essential protections for landowners facing unauthorized land-use changes by resource lessees.

By validating the lower court's permanent injunction against an unapproved bitcoin mining operation, the Court emphasized that monetary damages are often an inadequate remedy for ongoing contract breaches. Without the definitive remedy of an injunction, landowners would face the burden of repeated litigation to protect their property boundaries.

Explore how this landmark decision establishes a balanced precedent for surface rights management across the province: https://ow.ly/3QsL50ZjGwu

Alberta Surface Rights Lease and Bitcoin Mining Case Alberta Court of Appeal confirms bitcoin mining was not permitted under a surface rights lease for gas operations.