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turn of events, the remaining sexual assault charges against former megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey have been withdrawn in a Hamilton courtroom.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

In Cycle Toronto v Ontario (Attorney General), 2026 ONCA 582, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling preventing the government of Ontario from ripping out 19 kilometers of protected bike lines along three major Toronto roadways. The decision underlines the limited role of the courts in reviewing policy-based government decisions.

On July 7, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a motion[1] to certify a national class proceeding alleging the defendants engaged in unlawful price-fixing conspiracy to fix or manipulate the prices...

The Court of Appeal for Ontario issued several significant rulings during the week of May 25, 2026, addressing critical issues spanning professional regulation, defamation law, negligence liability, and commercial disputes. These decisions clarify important legal principles regarding costs awards against regulatory bodies, anti-SLAPP motion analysis, occupiers' duties to warn of hidden dangers, and enforcement of settlement agreements in various contexts.

Class actions can be a way to hold large companies to account when their products fall short of quality standards or pose risks to consumers. Class actions can also be a route to recovery if a manufacturer fails...

Today the federal government announced four new initiatives to support workers and employers as they continue to face business uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clark Wilson LLP highlights recent developments including recognition of Jeffrey Vicq in Lexpert's Technology 2026 edition and analysis of the new federal AI strategy's implications for Canadian businesses.

Effective June 23, 2022, the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") has amended some of the minimum pricing requirements in its Corporate Finance Manual to incorporate, on a permanent basis...

The Canadian government has proposed making the $10 million capital gains tax exemption for employee ownership trusts permanent in its Spring Economic Update 2026.

The Canadian and British Columbia governments have announced a significant infrastructure investment partnership aimed at reducing development charges. This collaborative initiative between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby represents a strategic approach to addressing development costs and infrastructure funding challenges.

On May 21, 2026, Clark Wilson LLP partnered with Genus Capital Management to present Dementia, Diminished Capacity & Family Planning, an educational webinar exploring the legal and practical considerations surrounding...

Last week, we had the privilege of presenting to a group of IT and cybersecurity experts in the higher learning sector at BCNET CONNECT 2026 about important issues to consider when contracting...

Effective September 10, 2015, the TSX updated its rules regarding exemptions available for eligible interlisted issuers.

Clark Wilson LLP announces recognition in the 2027 Best Lawyers rankings and highlights recent construction law publications by partners Scott Lamb and Alec Kobetitch. The firm's achievements span multiple practice areas and demonstrate continued excellence in legal services.

On November 17, 2016, it was announced that Manitoba became a party to the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (the "NWPTA").