The B.C. Court of Appeal’s decision in Hvitved v. Home Depot reaffirms that applications to strike remain a key tool in class action defence.
A strike of genius: strategic applications in class actions
SEC updates its Enforcement Manual: a new era of transparency, fairness and due process?
We look at the key changes and their potential implications for Canadian companies that access the American capital markets.
Aboriginal title and private property: divergent approaches in Cowichan and Wolastoqey
An examination of two decisions and implications for Canadian governments, Indigenous Nations and private property owners.
Ontario Construction Act amendments now in effect
Amendments include modifications to the provisions on prompt payment, adjudication and the payment of holdback.
Manitoba Hydro’s 2025 integrated resource plan: new wind power remains key component of province’s future energy mix
New wind power is critical to Manitoba’s long-term energy mix.
AI in hiring: Ontario employers grappling with new job posting disclosure requirement
New rules are in effect in Ontario that require employers to disclose whether AI is used in publicly advertised job postings.
Ontario court grants anti-suit injunction to enjoin foreign arbitration in ongoing crypto litigation
The court granted an anti-suit injunction preventing Binance from pursuing arbitration in Hong Kong related to an Ontario class action.
Manitoba Call for Power: update on procurement process for Indigenous majority-owned wind projects
Established renewable energy developers can forge new partnerships with Indigenous groups in Manitoba through Manitoba Hydro’s Call for Power.
Sealing the sacred: court protects Indigenous cultural information
The Supreme Court of B.C. recognized the importance of protecting sensitive Indigenous cultural information while facilitating access to justice.
UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime
B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.
