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This month's netletter features appeals involving the nature of a gift given as part of dowry, a bank's knowing assistance in a breach of trust, the interaction between correcting a misnomer and limitation periods, an insurer's duty to defend and the first case in Ontario in which aggregate damages have been awarded in a class action.

This month's netletter summarizes decisions dealing with re-opening a trial based on new evidence, municipal conflicts of interest, statutory claims under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, restoration of actions administratively dismissed and the interpretation of an offer to settle.

The federal government has enacted legislation known as Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) that will significantly impact businesses who rely on e-mail and other forms of electronic messages (including instant messages, text messages and direct messages on social media platforms) to market and promote their business.

The law of contract has not really changed very much since I went to law school over 30 years ago.

Ontario's Bulk Sales Act (the "BSA") is no more. The repeal was part of a number of legislative changes contained in the Burden Reduction Act, 2017 which received Royal Assent on March 22, 2017 and became part of the law of Ontario.

In a judgment rendered in December 2012, the British Columbia Court of Appeal ("BC CA") further clarified an insurer's priority for payment of unpaid health plan contributions.

In Nikolakakos v. Hoque, 2015 ONSC 4738, the Plaintiff refused to attend at a defence medical examination until defence counsel produced a copy of the letter of instruction to the expert.

Three civil suits have been commenced against Rev. David Woodall, a former United Church minister, and associated United Church entities.

Hosting a holiday party is a great way to enjoy the festive season and catch up with family and friends. However, if alcohol is being served or consumed at your holiday party, it is even more important for you to be aware of your potential liability as a social host.

The Court of Appeal released several interesting and important decisions in March. The Court continued to provide guidance on the use and availability of expert evidence, particularly in the case of non-party experts.

Neil Wheeler, partner in the Plaintiff Personal Injury Practice Group at Lerners LLP, Toronto, discusses back to school season safety tips.

Tammy Ring, Personal Injury Law Partner at Lerners LLP discusses what one really needs to know if they have been seriously injured in a car accident.

Jasmine Akbarali, partner in Lerners LLP's Appellate Advocacy Group, summarizes her picks for the Top 5 appeals from November 2013

Maia Bent, president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, was one of those who was seriously disappointed with the apparent sabotaging of the transparency initiative.

This 10-part series of monthly webinars, hosted by Lisa C. Munro, FCIArb, Q. Arb, Arbitrator and Editor of Arbitration Matters, is designed to offer you some basic training...

Experts and expert reports play a vital role in the outcome of increasing amount of litigation.

Over 40 years ago, C.M. and T.D. were sexually abused by their uncle, E.B when they visited their grandparents’ home where he lived. When C.M. was 6 years old, E.B. began trying to gain her trust with special treatment, using shared activities as opportunities to assault her.