Kat Sliwa, Author at Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog

Real Estate Litigation

When environmental compliance becomes a building permit requirement: Lessons from 1940475 Ontario Inc. v. Ajax

By Kat Sliwa and Dina Awad

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 [...]

Arbitration: 2025 Year in Review

Arbitration in Canada continued to evolve in 2025 as legislative reform, institutional rule updates and key judicial decisions shaped how arbitration agreements are interpreted and applied. Developments throughout the year [...]