Rebecca Orsini Rebecca Orsini

Ontario’s civil rules revolution? Breaking down the key proposed reforms

A controversial overhaul of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure has been recently proposed.

Interpreting time requirements in dispute resolution clauses

A recent decision clarified the interpretation of a dispute resolution clause that stipulated when parties must request mediation and/or arbitration.

Class action against BMW hits a legal dead end

A Court of Appeal decision regarding a class action against BMW has significance for manufacturers and consumers alike.

Mining project halted: Yukon court orders re‑engagement with Kaska Nation

A recent court decision underscores the importance of meaningful consultation with Indigenous groups on proposed mining projects.

Arbitrator’s objective duty to disclose under UNCITRAL Model Law does not require consideration of parties’ subjective expectations

Parties should take care in choosing a legal regime to govern arbitration in their agreements.

Supreme Court of Canada demonstrates flexibility of corporate attribution in the bankruptcy and insolvency context

The corporate attribution doctrine is refined to ensure that it does not undermine the policy of bankruptcy and insolvency legislation.