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Refund programs as a defence against class action authorizations: an update by the Québec Court of Appeal

Recent years have seen a rise in refund programs in Québec, which are sometimes used as a proactive, strategic defence against class actions.

The Superior Court of Québec denies certification of a proposed worldwide securities class action

Osler lawyers review a Québec court decision in which a proposed securities class action was solely based on a short seller report.

Domestic and International Arbitration

Join Osler's Litigation Partners Éric Préfontaine and Jessica Harding on September 15, to learn more about the best practices in commercial...

Supreme Court tightens discrimination and strengthens freedom of expression

In a recent civil liability case, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that not all offensive comments are discriminatory, even if they are based on a...

The Court of Québec’s jurisdiction over civil matters must be revised, says the SCC

In a ruling dated June 30, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Québec to hear civil cases in...