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Emily MacKinnon

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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
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’
Osler Update Mar 22, 2024

No longer just tobacco and opioids: B.C. plans commencing more class actions to recover health care costs involving virtually any product

On March 14, 2024, the province of British Columbia proposed broad multi-government class action legislation to claim costs arising from...

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No longer just tobacco and opioids: B.C. plans commencing more class actions to recover health care costs involving virtually any product
Blog Feb 20, 2024

‘Lacuna matata’: should we worry about a gap in B.C.’s domestic arbitration scheme?

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has found a gap in the province’s arbitration system that affects dispute deficiencies and appeals.

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‘Lacuna matata’: should we worry about a gap in B.C.’s domestic arbitration scheme?
Osler Update Jan 29, 2024

What cloud platforms, social media sites and other ‘Internet intermediaries’ need to know about B.C.’s new Intimate Images Protection Act and Regulation

On January 29, 2024, the Intimate Images Protection Act (the Act) and Intimate Images Protection Regulation (the Regulation) will come into force in...

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What cloud platforms, social media sites and other ‘Internet intermediaries’ need to know about B.C.’s new Intimate Images Protection Act and Regulation
Osler Update Dec 11, 2023

A robust protection: maintaining solicitor-client privilege

Solicitor-client privilege is a cornerstone of our legal system. Not only is it a legal and civil right, it is also a principle of fundamental...

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A robust protection: maintaining solicitor-client privilege
Blog Nov 24, 2023

B.C. government enforces ‘polluter pays’ principle with Environmental Management Act

Who is considered an owner and what types of facilities are subject to amendments under British Columbia’s Environmental Management Act and...

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B.C. government enforces ‘polluter pays’ principle with Environmental Management Act
Webinar Oct 25, 2023

AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Data litigation roundtable: key takeaways from recent privacy decisions

In this month’s webinar, Adam Kardash will join Partners from Osler’s specialized privacy litigation team to discuss key themes and takeaways...

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AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Data litigation roundtable: key takeaways from recent privacy decisions
Blog Jun 21, 2023

The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies

The B.C. government is proposing amendments to its Environmental Management Act that will require industrial companies to pay for a significant scale...

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The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies