Commercial Litigation
Successful decision for Dentons and Foothills County in Alberta: Judge upholds bylaw banning ad-bearing trailers
In a judgment rendered September 8, 2020, Justice Nick Devlin of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta ruled that […]
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds dismissal for delay recognizing importance of efficient adjudication of fraud claims
British Columbia’s new Arbitration Act and the VANIAC
British Colombia made substantial changes to the Arbitration Act that came into force on September 1, 2020. Our authors discuss […]
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 […]
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 – […]
“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?
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 […]