Marina Sampson
Full bioRecent Ontario Court decision confirms presumption on pre-certification motions sequencing: Implications for class actions
CONTEXT, CONTEXT, CONTEXT: Commercial forum selection clauses and the importance of surrounding circumstances
In the decision of Loan Away Inc. v. Facebook Canada Ltd.[1], the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the enforceability of […]
Sequencing shake up in British Columbia
Be careful what you admit: Ontario Court of Appeal rules on Requests to Admit
When used properly, a Request to Admit is a powerful strategic tool for litigants. Rule 51.02(1) of the Rules of […]
Duggan v Durham: Ontario Court of Appeal concludes 10-year saga on availability of trial bifurcation
No compensable harm, no certification: The Ontario Superior Court decision of Maginnis and Magnaye v. FCA Canada et al.
. . . In its recent decision in Maginnis and Magnaye v. FCA Canada et al. (“Maginnis”), the Ontario Superior […]
Urgent motions in the COVID-19 framework
The Godfrey Decision: The Supreme Court of Canada weighs in on umbrellas, discoverability, complete codes, and certification methodologies
Heller v Uber: The Supreme Court finds arbitration clause unconscionable and establishes new test for determining when to stay litigation in favour of arbitration
On June 26, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its highly anticipated decision in Heller v Uber, 2020 SCC 16 [Heller]. […]