The Complete Brief
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May 07, 2025
Federal Court rules against taxpayer in voluntary disclosure case
The Federal Court has dismissed an application for judicial review of a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision to reject a Quebec clothing wholesaler's voluntary disclosure application due to incomplete documentation.
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May 07, 2025
Emily O’Donohue joins BLG
Emily O’Donohue has joined Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) as counsel in its corporate and capital markets group in Toronto.
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May 07, 2025
Alberta municipality’s changes to property tax regime OK, court says
An Alberta court has said that the Town of Canmore’s decision to tweak its property tax regime did not violate the province’s municipal affairs legislation.
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May 07, 2025
CBABC honours lawyers for exceptional contributions to legal community
The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) has recognized the achievements of three of the province’s lawyers with awards presented on May 3.
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May 07, 2025
Nova Scotia releases latest accessibility plan
Nova Scotia has released its latest multi-year accessibility plan as part of an ongoing bid to become more accessible to those with disabilities.
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May 07, 2025
TYPES OF DAMAGES - General damages - For personal injuries - Loss of earning capacity
Cross-appeal by Laurin from award for loss of future earning capacity. Laurin was injured in a motor vehicle accident in 2015 at age 27.
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May 07, 2025
Ontario ransomware case redefines privacy breach
A recent privacy complaint brought before the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has broadened the definition of what constitutes a privacy breach for Ontario’s public sector organizations.
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May 07, 2025
Successful appeal includes ‘air of reality’ defence
Two Moose Jaw, Sask., men had a violent encounter. Vincent William Picken was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing Shaun Holmes in 2020. Picken claimed he acted in self-defence after Holmes allegedly assaulted him and set his dog on him.
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May 07, 2025
A client’s capacity to instruct counsel
Lawyers have an obligation to ensure that their clients have capacity to give them instructions. But what do you do if you suspect that your client may have lost that capacity?
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May 06, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal decertifies class action against BMW, citing no viable plaintiff
The Ontario Court of Appeal has set aside the certification of a proposed class action against BMW over alleged defects in the engines of certain BMW vehicles with model years from 2012 to 2015, finding that the proposed representative plaintiffs did not have a viable claim.