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Ontario Court of Appeal overrules Handley Estate, restores discretion to remedies for non-disclosure of partial settlement agreements

A new framework for disclosure of partial settlements has been adopted which affords courts greater discretion to fashion an appropriate remedy.

SEC enforcement in transition: key trends and implications for Canadian securities practitioners

Recent changes in SEC priorities have undoubtedly had an impact on Canadian regulatory approaches.

Looking beyond the last cause: insurance coverage for multi-cause losses

The decision confirms that the last event in the chain may not be the event that determines coverage.

Sopinka, Gelowitz and Rankin on the Conduct of an Appeal, 6th Edition

This up-to-date version is the most current textbook available on appellate practice in Canada.

Changes in leave entitlements: federal, Saskatchewan and British Columbia updates for 2025–2026

Various legislative amendments have been proposed to change, or have recently amended, statutory leave of absence entitlements.

Recent Ontario decision illustrates risk of undocumented equity interests

A recent court decision underscores the potential risks of negotiating and finalizing legal documentation after performance has already begun.

Supreme Court of Canada splits on test for assuming jurisdiction

The case has significant implications for the ability of Canadian courts to assume jurisdiction over foreign defendants.

Artificial advocacy: how Canadian courts and legislators are responding to generative AI

Litigants must balance using AI with their duties to the court.

Abuse of process: the continuing saga of Morabito

The B.C. Court of Appeal has found a blended hearing of an abuse of process claim and an insider trading claim to be “fundamentally flawed”.

Further updates regarding the U.S. pro-crypto policy shift

A clear shift in U.S. crypto priorities suggests substantial change, potentially leading to regulatory clarity and crypto-specific legislation.