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In the recent decision of Fleming v. Ontario, 2019 SCC 45, the Supreme Court of Canada declared that there is no common law police power to arrest individuals acting lawfully

In Chevron Corp. v Yaiguaje, 2015 SCC 42, the Supreme Court of Canada confirms that Canadian courts should take a generous and liberal approach to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

On September 4, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously held in Chevron Corp v. Yaiguaje that the Ontario court has jurisdiction to hear an action brought by Ecuadorian plaintiffs.

The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal from two appellate decisions dealing with the issue of whether a judge from one province may sit with judges from other provinces to hear argument...

The Supreme court of Canada has recently suggested that a party can also rely on the doctrine of stare decisis to dismiss an action at a preliminary stage.

At the original certification motion, neither party led evidence of deeds or surveys showing the boundary of class members' lands.

Effective May 13, 2024, court staff will resume issuing and serving administrative dismissals and orders for delay.

Here's a look at the leave application decisions that the Supreme Court of Canada will be releasing on July 10, 2025.

Here's a look at the leave application decisions that the Supreme Court of Canada will be releasing on June 1, 2023.

The Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision last week in Westerhof v. Gee Estate and McCallum v. Baker (2015 ONCA 206), which are the companion cases to Moore v. Getahun.

After a motorcycle collision, drivers frequently claim they never saw the motorcyclist, but this statement carries significant legal implications. This article examines the leading factors behind motorcycle accidents, from visibility challenges and blind spots to driver awareness issues, and explores why the resulting legal claims are rarely as straightforward as they appear.

The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Deschenes v. Lalonde provides an example of one of those very rare occasions when a party to a settlement can obtain an order setting the settlement agreement aside.

The BC Court of Appeal's decision in Purssell v. Purssell clarifies critical principles governing court approval of property sales in partition proceedings, particularly when co-owners dispute the terms of sale.

An important part of an expert’s role is in the preparation of his report or witness statement.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has established a critical precedent limiting landlords' discretion over common areas in commercial leases. When a landlord's actions interfere with essential infrastructure that tenants depend...

The Court of King's Bench of Alberta has provided important new guidance regarding construction lien timelines. The registration of a construction lien and certificate of lis pendens (CLP) is an effective way...

Lien claimants, beware: the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ("ONSC") is clear – going after baseless claims and causing delays in proceedings comes at a substantial cost.

A Federal Court case demonstrates the severe consequences of ignoring Canada Revenue Agency Requests for Information during tax audits. When a landscaping corporation and its principal failed to comply with a court-ordered production of financial documents, they faced substantial fines and a 30-day jail threat, highlighting the critical importance of proper RFI compliance with guidance from experienced tax counsel.