Case Law Update: The Supreme Court of Canada Finds that Administrative Tribunals have the Jurisdiction to Grant “Charter” Remedies
The Supreme Court of Canada has removed any lingering doubts that administrative tribunals have the authority to grant “Charter” remedies.
Legislative Update: Ratepayers Challenge the Constitutionality of Parts of Ontario’s Green Energy Law
An important part of Ontario’s green energy initiative is legislation that seeks to levy a so-called special purpose charge (“SPC”) on ratepayers.
“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes
Clarity is the big issue in the construction industry. Practices evolve, but the fundamental rules remain consistent.
Case Law Update: Baryluk v. Warner Bros. et al.
2010 MBQB 66, released 28 April 2010Costs Costs Against a Lawyer Personally
Case Law Update: Bell Canada v. Rogers Communications Inc.
2010 ONSC 3010, released 27 May 2010Interlocutory Injunctions Irreparable Harm Delay
Case Law Update: Piresferreira v. Ayotte
[2010] O.J. No. 2224, released 28 May 2010Employment Law – Causes of Action Negligent Infliction of Mental Suffering Not Available in Employment Context
Case Law Update: R. v. Conway
2010 SCC 22, released 11 June 2010Administrative Law Charter Remedies Jurisdiction of Administrative Tribunals
Case Law Update: Toronto Star Newspapers v. Canada
2010 SCC 21, released 10 June 2010Constitutional Law Mandatory Publication Bans at Bail Hearings do not Infringe the Freedom of Expression Guarantee under the Charter
Case Law Update: United States v. Yemec
2010 ONCA 414, released 8 June 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Defences Meaningful Opportunity to be Heard Equitable Orders Injunctions
Case Law Update: Yugraneft Corp. v. Rexx Management Corp.
2010 SCC 19, released 20 May 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments – Arbitration Awards – Limitation Periods
International Transport Quiz
Anever smaller world means more multi-jurisdictional litigation, with interprovincial, cross-border, and international business and transport raising many jurisdictional issues.
Legislative Update: Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
Ontario Bill 235 received Royal Assent on May 18, 2010. The purpose of the new legislation is to provide safeguards for energy consumers.
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Limits on the Freedom of Publicly Regulated Companies
There is an important distinction between private corporations and publicly regulated corporations (Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited and the Ontario Energy Board).
Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation
The Norwich order has proven to be a useful litigation tool to tackle the “known and unknown unknowns” that litigants may face.
Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle
More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, the city conceded this week that the dogs were not pit bulls and returned them […]