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FEATURED UPDATE Sep 27, 2024

Ontario court scrutinizes employer’s termination provisions, failure to assist employee’s job search

A recent Ontario court decision encourages employers to draft employment agreements using the exact language of the ESA.

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Ontario court scrutinizes employer’s termination provisions, failure to assist employee’s job search
Employment and Labour Law Blog Sep 30, 2024

New legal framework for digital platform workers coming into force July 1, 2025

The implementation of the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022, marks a significant departure from the current legal landscape.

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New legal framework for digital platform workers coming into force July 1, 2025
Osler Update Sep 17, 2024

A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its much anticipated decision on a dispute about disclosure practices in Paramount Franchise Group’s grant…

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A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507

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Osler Update Jan 25, 2016

Venture capital investment in Canada: market and regulatory overview

In Venture capital investment in Canada: market and regulatory overview, Osler’s lawyers explore the varied aspects of venture capital investment...

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Blog Jan 22, 2016

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...

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Blog Jan 18, 2016

Raymond v. Brauer: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Considers the Ability of a Judge Sitting Alone to Summarily Dismiss an Appeal

In Nova Scotia, a judge of the Court of Appeal, sitting alone, may summarily dismiss an appeal if it fails to disclose any ground for appeal. The...

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Osler Update Jan 18, 2016

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...

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Blog Jan 14, 2016

Lawyer as Gatekeeper: Ending up on the wrong side of the law

There were plenty of headlines in 2015 for Martin Shkreli, the 32-year old former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, who eventually became known as the...

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Blog Jan 14, 2016

Concurrent Applications for Authorization to Institute a Class Action: The Quebec Approach

Where multiple aspiring class representatives file concurrent applications involving the same parties, concerning the same object and presenting...

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Blog Jan 11, 2016

Catalyst Capital Group Inc. v. Moyse: Court of Appeal Confirms an Order Dismissing a Motion for Contempt is Interlocutory

In its November 17, 2015 decision, The Catalyst Capital Group Inc. v. Moyse, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that an order dismissing a motion...

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Blog Jan 8, 2016

U.S. Department of Justice Claims Billions from Volkswagen in the Latest Emissions Scandal Salvo

One of the highest-profile corporate scandals of 2015 has continued to plague German automaker Volkswagen in 2016, as the U.S. Department of Justice...

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Blog Jan 7, 2016

Hoang v. Vicentini: Reasonable Apprehension of Conflict of Interest Found Based on Position Taken in Notice of Cross-Appeal

The importance of a notice of cross-appeal was showcased in the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Hoang v. Vicentini, where counsel...

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Osler Update Jan 7, 2016

Corporate Governance in Challenging Times – Practical Tips for Directors in the Oil & Gas Sector

Directors of Oil and Gas companies are currently faced with challenging market conditions. This presentation will act as a introductory guide to...

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