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The Court recently considered the Insurer’s requirements in cancelling an insurance policy. In Singh v Sangha [2014 ONSC 5147], the Insurer brought a summary judgment motion on the basis that it terminated the Plaintiff’s motor vehicle insurance policy prior to the accident.

A staple of every well written Statement of Defence includes the plea for entitlement to the benefits of all insurances provided pursuant to section 267 of the Insurance Act. Where a Plaintiff receives payments for collateral benefits after the trial of an action, those sums are to be held in trust, and paid, to the persons from whom damages were recovered in the action.

We've all heard of ADR or "Alternative Dispute Resolution". I'm proposing we re-consider the use of the word "alternative" regarding dispute resolution.

When parties enter into a commercial contractual relationship, they are free to agree to resolve any disputes arising from the contract through out-of-court dispute resolution processes such as arbitration.

The application of the in pari delicto defence in the United States is subject to significant jurisdictional variability.

In Licata v Shure, the Court of Appeal for Onario clarified the issue of material change in circumstances as it relates to child support orders made on consent.

In 2015, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed in Moore v Getahun that it is appropriate and essential for counsel to consult and collaborate with expert witnesses in preparing expert reports.

If you suffer from an injury or disability, you will likely receive care from one or more health care practitioners. You will probably be aware that a health care practitioner typically makes records each time you see him or her.

While cases, where you are disabled for only a few weeks, are covered by short-term disability, if an injury causes debilitation that lasts months – or even years – your coverage shifts to long-term disability.

In Johnson v Ontario, 2022 ONCA 725, the Court of Appeal for Ontario confirmed the test governing the court's discretion to extend the time to opt out of a class action.

The parties selected an arbitrator to deal with a number of issues arising out of the project with a number of interrelated contracts and agreements.

It has been suggested by some that Justice Perell’s recent decision in Carom v. Bre-X Minerals Ltd., 2014 ONSC 2507 ("Bre-X")[1], opens the floodgates to a competitive bidding process for cy-près awards before the Court ..

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has provided much-needed guidance on the issue of differentiating between a final and interlocutory order in the context of summary judgments.

The Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision in Dr. C. Sims Dentistry Professional Corporation v. Cooke, 2024 ONCA 388 provides critical guidance for dentists contemplating buying or selling a practice and the lawyers...

Settlements have many benefits. More cases settle than go to trial for many reasons. However, there are risks, including the risk that a dispute arises about the settlement...

In its recent decision in Safavi-Naini v. Rubin Thomlinson LLP, 2023 ONCA 86, the Court of Appeal for Ontario unanimously upheld the dismissal of a defamation claim

In Canada, the legal doctrine of vicarious liability can be used to hold organizations liable for the wrongful conduct of their employees, agents and volunteers.