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Osler Privacy Jurisprudence Review – Third Edition – Fall 2024

Comprised of case summaries accompanied by expert commentary, the Privacy Jurisprudence Review will help readers identify and understand emerging...

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...

Privacy Jurisprudence Review

Osler's semi-annual Privacy Jurisprudence Review is intended to help busy in-house counsel, Chief Privacy Officers and compliance professionals...

Québec class actions: strong evidence required on the merits

A recent Superior Court of Québec judgment reminds plaintiffs of the need to present strong evidence of prohibited practices to obtain a favourable...

Class counsel fees in Québec: No more open bar

Québec courts are increasingly scrutinizing fee agreements submitted by plaintiff lawyers in class actions, placing greater importance on fairness...

Québec class actions: Is French required for settlement approval?

A current case before the Québec Court of Appeal will likely help determine whether there is an obligation under the Charter of the French Language...

AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Data Litigation Roundtable: highlights from recent jurisprudence in the privacy sphere

The webinar provides privacy professionals with a unique opportunity to stay current in the rapidly-evolving field of privacy and data governance...

No special treatment: Securities class action stayed by CCAA Court

No special treatment: CCAA Court extends  stay of proceedings despite an attempt by the applicants in a securities class action to limit its...

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...

New class action risks under the Québec Charter of the French language

On June 1, 2022, Bill 96 received assent and An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec (the Act) officially...