Civil Litigation
Trends to watch in tort liability for 2022: BC Supreme Court confirms private entities can rely on statutory authority as a shield to tort claims brought by Aboriginal rights holders
Key takeaways from Remington Development Corporation v Enmax Power Corporation
Privacy, please? The Supreme Court of Canada says, “No, we’ve got open courts!”
In the recent case of Sherman Estate v. Donovan, 2021 SCC 25, the Supreme Court of Canada considered whether a […]
The role of expert evidence in professional negligence
To apply for summary judgment, or not to apply for summary judgment, is that still the question?
Probate application process made easier for “Small Estates” by Ontario’s Smart and Stronger Justice Act
The Evolving Impact of Vavilov on Commercial Arbitration
Heidari v Naghshbandi: Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies When Security for Costs of an Appeal is Appropriate
In Heidari v Naghshbandi,[1] the Court of Appeal for Ontario canvassed the governing principles relevant to a motion to obtain […]
For better or worse, the interpretation of contracts is still a thing!
For better or worse, the Supreme Court of Canada’s Sattva decision (Sattva Capital Corp v Creston Moly Corp, 2014 SCC […]
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 […]