Mary Paterson

Court rejects U.S. pension claim in Canadian CCAA proceeding

In a precedent-setting decision, Justice Fitzpatrick of the British Columbia Supreme Court held that a U.S. multi-employer pension plan’s claim...

Court rejects U.S. pension claim in Canadian CCAA proceeding

In a precedent-setting decision, Justice Fitzpatrick of the B.C. Supreme Court held that a U.S. multi-employer pension plan’s claim for $1.25...

Tax disputes on the rise as government increases audit resources

In response to mounting public concern over tax avoidance and evasion, the federal government in Budget 2016 announced the dedication of an...

Non-Arbitrable Claims Appropriate for Class Certification

In the ongoing saga of Seidel v Telus Communications Inc., the BC Supreme Court was asked to certify the few claims that survived the enforceable...

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds liability for tort of intentional interference with economic relations

The Ontario Court of Appeal has now emphasized that the tort of intentional interference with economic relations has narrow applicability, but does...