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Settlement: Second Time’s a Charm?

The case of Fulawka v. The Bank of Nova Scotia – one of the “bank overtime” class actions – has had a long procedural history, and attracted...

Court of Appeal Dismisses Pet Valu Class Action and Confirms Courts not to Recast Common Issues where Prejudicial to Defendants

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in the Pet Valu franchise class action should give defendants to class proceedings optimism that...

Court of Appeal dismisses Pet Valu franchisee class action and clarifies scope of duty of fair dealing

On January 14, 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a judgment for the franchisee class in the Pet Valu franchise class action. This...