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Court-ordered timelines must be respected, even in a pandemic: A discussion of Lima v Ventura (Estate of), 2020 ONSC 3278
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of the legal process in Ontario. However, procedural timelines set out in court orders remain […]
Goodbye Waiver of Tort, Hello Motions to Strike: Key Takeaways from Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v. Babstock
Beware of secret trusts – BC Court of Appeal upholds deathbed trust
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that the principle of secret trusts is alive and well – […]
Ontario Superior Court of Justice grants Leave to Amend a Plaintiff’s Claim to Add a Ride-Sharing Platform as a Defendant in a Motor Vehicle Claim
Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)
“It’s 2020”: Ontario Superior Court of Justice orders examination for discovery to proceed by video conference
Arconti v. Smith (Arconti) is an example of the sea change that has taken place in the Ontario Superior Court […]
COVID-19 liability: Will Ontario businesses be protected?
Recent Membership Fee Related Class Action Trends
Since mid-March 2020, there have been numerous proposed class actions started in the United States in connection with membership fees […]
Limitation Periods and Singular Discrete Oppressive Acts
Use of dispute financing in the mining sector
Dispute financing has seen a marked expansion over the last decade as new funders emerge and existing funders increase their […]