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Blog Dec 16, 2024

Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional

We explore the decision and how it could pave the way for future interjurisdictional Crown cooperation and class action claims in the future.

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Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional
Report Dec 5, 2024

Product liability: tipping the scales against industry

Product liability in Canada is evolving, with increasing government intervention likely in 2025 and beyond.

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Product liability: tipping the scales against industry
Blog Dec 2, 2024

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.

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Arbitrator’s objective duty to disclose under UNCITRAL Model Law does not require consideration of parties’ subjective expectations
Blog Nov 11, 2024

Lack of commonality defeats investor class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty

An Ontario decision highlights the individual inquiries that often exist in proposed class actions involving investors and investment decisions.

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Lack of commonality defeats investor class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty
Osler Update Aug 21, 2024

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.

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Refund programs as a defence against class action authorizations: an update by the Québec Court of Appeal
Blog Aug 13, 2024

Settlement surprise: Québec courts reject class action settlements

In recent months, Québec courts have demonstrated a rigorous approach to the approval of class action settlements, underscoring their commitment to...

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Settlement surprise: Québec courts reject class action settlements
Osler Update Jul 24, 2024

SCC affirms limited government immunity for enacting Charter-violating legislation

Governments may be liable for damages where legislation was clearly unconstitutional when enacted or enacted in bad faith or as an abuse of power.

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SCC affirms limited government immunity for enacting Charter-violating legislation
Osler Update Jun 27, 2024

B.C.’s forever litigation: first tobacco, then opioids, now ‘forever chemicals’

On June 21, 2024, the B.C. government filed a proposed national class action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against manufacturers of...

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B.C.’s forever litigation: first tobacco, then opioids, now ‘forever chemicals’
Podcast Apr 1, 2024

Trends in shareholder activism

In this episode of the podcast, guest host Teresa Tomchak, a partner in the litigation group at Osler, and David Salmon, President of Laurel Hill...

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Trends in shareholder activism
Blog Mar 28, 2024

Court of Appeal upholds certification denial and dismissal of drug recall class action

A recent Court of Appeal for Ontario decision has affirmed the denial of certification and dismissal of a proposed class action arising from the 2018...

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Court of Appeal upholds certification denial and dismissal of drug recall class action