Domestic and International Arbitration Domestic and International Arbitration

Uber Technologies Inc. v. Heller: Implications for Arbitration and Employment Law

On June 26, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada released its eagerly awaited decision in Uber Technologies Inc v. Heller (Heller). The Supreme Court...

Supreme Court of Canada rules Uber arbitration clause invalid and a ‘classic case of unconscionability’

The SCC released its decision in the closely watched case of Uber Technologies Inc v. Heller on June 26, 2020, and held that Uber’s arbitration...

The Arbitration Advantage

Adjudicating disputes strategically and effectively is critical to your business. Members of Osler's Arbitration Practice discuss how Arbitration...

Canada: International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Published by Mondaq, the International Arbitration Comparative Guide provides a comparative overview of some of the key points of law and practice...

Two Hats, or Not Two Hats?

This article considers how arbitration legislation applies to this issue and explores the pros and cons of having the same person act as both...

Arbitration agreement prevails: Ontario court stays Uber driver’s proposed class action for employment benefits

When an arbitration agreement and a putative class action collide, the general rule is that the arbitration agreement will prevail. In Heller v...

Ontario Court of Appeal confirms high bar for reversing arbitral awards under the UNCITRAL Model Law

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently confirmed the very high bar in Ontario to overturning international arbitral awards under the United Nations...