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 […]
Meredith Bacal
Full bioAvoiding the empty bag: How we get our clients paid
Helping clients litigate their disputes is at the heart of what we do as commercial litigators. An important aspect of […]
Using music in your business? Copyright fees proposed to increase
Copyright tariffs in a nutshell Businesses in Canada that use music require authorization by copyright owners to do so lawfully. […]
What to expect of the new criminal provisions for trade secret protection in Canada
On July 1, 2020, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) came into force. Among other legislative enactments and amendments, section 391 […]
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]. […]