Business
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January 09, 2026
When is a decision subject to judicial review
Ontario courts will apply judicial review scrutiny to “public” decisions. What this means in practice has been the object of much judicial ink: see, generally, Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Judicial Committee) v. Wall, 2018 SCC 26; Ontario Place Protectors v. Ontario, 2025 ONCA 183.
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January 09, 2026
PM Carney’s appointment of Judge Hogue as Deputy AG of Canada sparks questions within legal community
Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue is retiring Feb. 1, 2026, from her full-time job on the federal bench — one day before starting work on Feb. 2 as deputy minister of justice and deputy attorney general of Canada, Law360 Canada has learned.
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January 09, 2026
Company and its environmental director fined over $1M for violating Fisheries Act
A company that owned and operated a chemical manufacturing plant in Gatineau, Que., has been fined $1,350,000 by the Court of Quebec for violating the Fisheries Act.
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January 09, 2026
Field Law welcomes 4 new partners
Field Law has named Amanda Baker, Angela Beierbach, Leanne Monsma and Renée Gilead as partners.
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January 09, 2026
Key trademark developments and practical guidance for 2025
The past year has brought significant changes and clarifications in Canadian trademark law. This three-part series highlights the most notable developments providing insights to help trademark owners and practitioners navigate the shifting landscape.
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January 08, 2026
Quebec court to consider proposed Fiat 500 door handle defect settlement
The Quebec Superior Court is set to consider a proposed settlement for a class action concerning alleged door handle defects in Fiat 500 vehicles from model years 2012 to 2019, according to a release.
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January 08, 2026
Court orders investigation into alleged discrimination over Elder services for Indigenous offenders
In a case where serious discrimination allegations were made for a correctional institution’s failure to provide appropriate Elder services to Indigenous offenders, the Federal Court has required an outside investigation to be conducted while remitting the matter back to the Special Advisor to the Commissioner.
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January 08, 2026
Court upholds dismissal for cause based on misconduct discovered after termination
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has dismissed a wrongful dismissal claim, affirming that an employer may rely on evidence of serious employee misconduct acquired after an employee’s dismissal to justify termination for just cause.
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January 08, 2026
Clark Wilson names 3 new partners
Clark Wilson lawyers Dan W. Melnick, David Bowden and Sunny Chiu have joined the firm’s partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 08, 2026
BLG appoints 23 partners
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has announced the appointment of 23 new partners, effective Jan. 1, 2026.