ArticleNotice Periods – What You Need To Know If You Have Been Injured As A Result Of Snow And IceIt is that time of year again when freezing temperatures will create dangerous conditions on walkways and roadways. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSiskinds LLP
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ArticleOntario Court Of Appeal Upholds Ruling In Ukraine Airlines CaseThe Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a landmark decision holding Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) liable for the downing of Flight PS 752 in January 2020...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticlePay Attention To This! Distracted Driving In OntarioMost Ontario drivers are now well aware of the fact that it is illegal to use hand-held devices will driving. Since October 26, 2009, this new law has been in force.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleSCC Dismisses Application For Leave To Appeal In Case Of Sikh Truck Drivers Wanting Helmet ExemptionMontréal (May 6, 2020) – On April 30, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) dismissed the application for leave to appeal in the case of Singh et al. v. Montréal Gateways Terminals et al.,CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleThe Second Opinion: Appellate Court Applies Provincial Consumer Protection Laws In A Class Proceeding Against A Federally-Regulated CompanyA discussion on a recent decision which is of great importance for the federally- regulated entities, where the B.C. Court of Appeal held that a provincial consumer protection statute applies to airlines. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleThe Unexpected Dangers Of Summer Long WeekendsWith the sun shining, and weather warming up, Canadians will soon be celebrating the kickoff to summer's long weekend season.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMiller Thomson
ArticleUnited Airlines Update: Reports Blame Passenger For Injuries SustainedUnited Airlines has not had much luck in the most recent news cycle, as an incident where a gentleman was removed by force off of an overbooked flight sparked a PR nightmare.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDevry Smith Frank LLP
ArticleWhat Is The Agony Of Collision Doctrine And Does It Apply To My Case?Imagine you are driving and are suddenly faced with an oncoming car or another emergency on the road. You swerve to avoid an accident but end up in a collision with another car instead. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleCrucial Funding To Build New Terminal At Thompson Regional Airport Now In PlaceIn northern Manitoba, the Thompson Regional Airport is set to undergo a significant transformation with a new $135 million project.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleHighlights Of The Connected And Autonomous Vehicles Report By ICTC And CAVCOE In 2019, the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) industry experienced significant technological and regulatory advances that shifted the promise of the deployment of fully autonomous AVs. ...CanadaTransportBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleOil Spill Preparedness And Response: Setting A Course For The FutureWith the much discussed proposed rise in marine and tanker traffic to Northern British Columbia and other potentially sensitive areas of the country, Canada’s oil spill preparedness and response regime has come under increasing scrutiny. CanadaTransportNorton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
ArticleOntario Pushes Electric Vehicle ManufacturingSouthwestern Ontario is the top-ranked vehicle assembly jurisdiction in North America and a leading technology hub. Ontario's automotive sector accounts for over 100,000 jobs and supports many more in the supply chain.CanadaTransportBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
ArticleRoad Safety And Traumatic Brain Injury. What Is Really Being Done?Patrick Brown discusses the preventable nature of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and the insufficient efforts to curb these injuries in the context of road safety.CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticlePolice Chopper Hit With Laser Over Bowmanville, Results In ChargesWe've all been told at some point in our lives that shooting a laser into a helicopter's cockpit will blind the pilot, and we've also been told that if we do so, we can be arrested and charged.CanadaCriminal LawDevry Smith Frank LLP
ArticleRailway Labour Dispute Resolved: Arbitration Forces Parties To Get Back On TrackOn August 24, 2024, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (the "Board") imposed binding arbitration on Canadian National Railway ("CN"), Canadian Pacific Kansas City ("CPKC")...CanadaEmployment and HRFilion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
ArticleCan Passengers Injured In The Toronto Delta Air Lines Crash Seek Compensation?On February 17, 2025, a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, flipping onto its roof.CanadaTransportNelligan Law
ArticleHighway Hazards: The Legal Price Of Taking Your Eyes Off The Road*Ping!* You just received a text message from your friend while you are driving — we have all been there.CanadaTransportLerners LLP
ArticleTransport Canada Seeks To Encourage Private Investment In Canadian AirportsOn March 7, 2025, Transport Canada issued a policy statement to encourage more private investment in Canada's airports.CanadaTransportTorys
ArticleUnderstanding The Ontario Court Decision On UIA Flight PS752 TragedyIn a poignant ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the case of S. v. Ukraine International Airlines JSC (2024 ONSC 3303) addressed the tragic shoot down...CanadaTransportNelligan Law