Colin Poulin, Author at Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog

Real Estate Litigation

Expropriation explained: A practical guide to expropriation in Ontario

By Roberto Aburto, Alice Mihailescu, Kelly Duquette, Colin Poulin, Rachel Kuchma, and Conor McCarthy

Out with the old, in with the new: Saskatchewan's <em>Defamation Act</em> replaces century-old libel and slander law

Saskatchewan’s new Defamation Act (the Act) came into force on October 1, 2026. The Act replaces Saskatchewan’s previous legislation, the Libel and Slander Act, which had been in force since [...]

Doing business in Canada: Civil litigation

Canada: Civil litigation in Canada generally follows an adversarial model: a legal framework in which opposing parties present their evidence and legal positions to an independent court. While most provinces [...]

Boilerplate across borders: How Canada and the US interpret boilerplate clauses

Boilerplate clauses, though often viewed as routine, can carry significant implications in cross-border transactions. Their interpretation and enforceability may differ between Canada and the US, affecting risk allocation, enforcement strategies [...]