Civil Sexual Assault Episode 7: The Responsibility Of Legal Counsel

In a significant and disappointing turn of events, the remaining sexual assault charges against former megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey have been withdrawn in a Hamilton courtroom.

A five-year-old firmware defect in Coldcard hardware wallets has enabled attackers to systematically drain an estimated $116 million in Bitcoin from over 5,200 victims since July 2026. This unprecedented exploit raises critical questions about manufacturer liability and creates two distinct legal pathways for recovery: blockchain tracing against the perpetrators and potential litigation against Canadian manufacturer Coinkite for product defects that undermined the fundamental security promise of devices mar

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of September 14, 2026.

Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure now include strict amendments requiring lawyers and expert witnesses to certify the authenticity of every citation and authority used in court materials. These new anti-hallucination provisions impose significant penalties for presenting AI-generated fabricated authorities, fundamentally shifting accountability for artificial intelligence use in litigation.

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has left open the possibility that pharmaceutical manufacturers may owe a duty of care to develop safer alternatives to their existing products, even when those products are properly approved and labeled. This decision in Gilead Sciences, Inc. v. I.F. contrasts sharply with a recent California Supreme Court ruling that rejected such a "duty to innovate," potentially setting Canada on a divergent path in product liability law.

Deepfakes are reaching courts. Learn how a U.S. case dismissed for AI-generated evidence and Canadian authentication rules are changing what litigators must do now.

Torts, Defamation, Civil Procedure, Anti-SLAPP, Damages, Costs, Self-Represented Litigants, Full Indemnity, Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.C.43, s. 136.1, Human Rights...

The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the legal test for spoliation, establishing a four-part framework that litigants must understand when preserving evidence. This doctrine, rooted in ancient Roman law, creates a mandatory presumption against parties who intentionally destroy or suppress relevant evidence, with courts now empowered to impose severe but proportionate remedies based on the magnitude of the misconduct.

When a purchaser fails to close on a real estate transaction, any deposit made towards the purchase will be automatically forfeited even where the seller suffered no loss. As a result, the purchaser may be losing out on tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

An application has been filed in Quebec to obtain authorization to institute a class action concerning the drugs Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Zepbound, alleging that the widely used diabetes and weight-loss medications...

For many people in Ontario family court, the first case conference can feel uncertain. You may wonder whether anything meaningful can happen at this early stage, especially if disclosure is missing, support is needed, or temporary arrangements are required. While a case conference is not a trial, it can still be an important step in getting the case organized and moving forward.

Separating spouses often enter into separation agreements or marriage contracts that include a waiver of spousal support. These provisions are frequently intended to provide certainty, finality, and closure.

Growing up, becoming a lawyer was not my dream. There are no lawyers in my family, and I didn't know any personally.

The case, decided on a motion for partial summary judgment, addresses two very important issues in the development of auditors' liability jurisprudence in Canada...

A manufacturer secures a significant new opportunity with a major customer. The purchase order supports growth, production increases, and new equipment may be required. On paper, the business case looks strong.

Privacy regulators across Canada are signalling an increased focus on a particular risk area: namely, reliance on service providers.

For many business owners, the company is their largest asset. In an Ontario divorce, the business itself is usually not divided between spouses, but its value can have a major impact on the equalization payment that one spouse may owe the other.

Ontario manufacturers may be sitting on a significant hidden tax risk. While industrial property values have changed dramatically since 2016,

The Ontario court will give procedural assistance to foreign courts, allowing foreign litigants to examine witnesses and collect evidence in Ontario by enforcing "letters of request" from foreign courts.

The Ontario Superior Court's decision in Laberge Gareau v. Laberge Gareau, 2026 ONSC 4669 is a cautionary tale about family farms, informal succession planning, and the legal consequences of putting property in a child's name without fully understanding the legal effect.