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In a short space of time, the operations of Canada's courts have dramatically changed. Juggling multiple screens, managing electronic materials, and navigating the nuances of interpersonal...

The plaintiffs operate a small Maremma and Abruzzese sheepdog breeding farm. An Italian canine breed, these dogs serve as sheepdogs.

There is an interesting decision recently out of Orangeville arising out of a residential fuel oil spill. The case is Thornhill v. Highland, a decision of Mr. Justice Edwards.

Complaints about civil jury trials in motor vehicle cases are not novel or uncommon. It is the perception of some (most notably the plaintiff bar) that jury results are typically unfavourable to plaintiffs.

Justice Lavine rules in favour of a brain-injured cyclist by striking the jury, refusing further defence medical, and disallowing an additional examination.

The Ontario Court of Appeal's April 14, 2015 decision in Keatley Surveying Ltd. v. Teranet Inc. is of interest not only to appellate practice, but also class action practice.

The delivery of effective legal services depends on many professionals. Among them are law clerks, who serve as the backbone of legal practice, working behind the scenes to manage files, support lawyers...

The Ontario Divisional Court explained that because of the differences between a regulatory proceeding and a civil proceeding, the distinction between final and interlocutory orders will vary in these two contexts.

A lawyer who sued her former client for $3,937.50 for unpaid legal fees has had $7,000 in costs awarded against her, and the matter has yet to reach trial.

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently considered economic loss as it relates to a solicitor negligence claim.

Appellate lawyer, Brian Radnoff provides a summary of Lerners' Top 5 Ontario civil appeals decisions from May, 2014.

In June 2018, we wrote on the British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in Leatherman v 0969708 BC Ltd, 2018 BCCA 33, where the court considered sections 14 and 15 of the "new" Limitation Act,

With the onset of Covid, the litigation system in Ontario needed to adjust. This newsletter explains those adjustments and how they will impact you, as a litigant, going forward...

But that means the lawyer assumes the risk of losing the case and getting paid nothing.

The Alberta Court of King's Bench has taken another step towards addressing ongoing delays in civil litigation in the Province. In a July 10, 2025, Notice to the Profession...

In Hafichuk-Walkin v. BCE, the Manitoba Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's decision to unconditionally stay a class action commenced in Manitoba by Merchant Law Group in 2004.

New Court Proceedings - March 2019

The Supreme Court of Canada has found an injured claimant does not need to have a diagnosed psychological/psychiatric injury in order to recover for a mental injury sustained in an accident.