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In its recently released decision in Charlton v. Abbott Laboratories, Ltd., the British Columbia Court of Appeal overturned the certification of a pharmaceutical products liability class action lawsuit.

This blog is the final installment in a three-part series on causation in the civil sexual abuse context. In Part One, I explored the distinction between causation for liability and causation for damages.

The denial of an insurance claim following a fire at the home of Shelly Legault gave rise to a decade-long legal dispute, which was recently addressed by the Ontario Court of Appeal in Legault v. TD General Insurance Company.

The bill from a civil appeal can shock even the most litigation- savvy client. While appeals will never be a bargain, counsel can help keep costs down by maximizing efficiency.

The bill from a civil appeal can shock even the most litigation- savvy client. While appeals will never be a bargain, counsel can help keep costs down by maximizing efficiency.

The recent Divisional Court ruling in Tariq v Toronto Metropolitan University deals with the importance of fairness and that universities must adhere to their policies to ensure student justice. It also underscores the need for students to follow proper processes when seeking accommodations for disabilities and challenging decisions.

Anything you do or say may be used against you in the court of law. Increasingly, this includes what you may have shared online.

The dog days of summer have arrived, and there's no better way to enjoy them than in a backyard pool with friends and family.

You must prove bad faith or wilful conduct to get damages for a Charter breach in Ontario — but in B.C., proof of just the breach is enough.

In a recent Court of Appeal for Ontario decision, Sri Lankan Canadian Action Coalition v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 657...

Despite being proactive and implementing security measures to ensure that your employees are trained and that effective security practices are in place, your organization's cyber security has been breached.

In examining the topic of removal of directors under the Condominium Act, 1998, it is important to first review the responsibility and role of the board of directors of a condominium corporation.

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently provided important guidance on the proper measure of damages for defamation of a corporate plaintiff...

If you have been in a collision, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities.

For manufacturers, the Spring Economic Update is essential reading because it will affect some of the biggest business decisions they’ll make in the next few years, from succession planning and capital...

On November 14, 2023, Ontario introduced the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, ("Bill 149"), which proposes to provide expanded protections for employees.

Many spousal support payors assume that their spousal support obligations will end when they retire. If you are paying support to a former spouse, however, don't assume that your support obligations will end with your employment.