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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ontario’s new Patient Ombudsman

On December 10, 2015, Ontario announced Christine Elliott as the province’s first Patient Ombudsman. It is anticipated her appointment will come...

International Tax Reform 2015-BEPS Final Reports

Learn more about the BEPS final reports, now awaiting presentation and approval from G20 Finance Ministers. Now the attention turns to what extent...