Business
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June 24, 2025
Nova Scotia court confirms ‘some basis in fact’ standard for class action certification evidence
The evidentiary burden to certify a class action remains low, but the “some basis in fact” standard must still be satisfied through admissible evidence, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has confirmed.
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June 24, 2025
N.S. court denies leave to appeal certification of class action related to COVID-19 deaths
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has denied a care home’s leave to appeal for an interlocutory certification order of a class action. The home argued that the judge incorrectly applied the test to certify common issues in a case where over 50 residents died at its facility due to COVID-19 exposure.
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June 24, 2025
Manitoba government opens office in Washington to ‘strengthen’ trade with U.S.
Premier of Manitoba Wab Kinew has announced that the province has opened a “permanent office in Washington, D.C.,” to build on “trade and economic relationships with the U.S. that support Manitoba jobs.”
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June 24, 2025
Ontario court certifies negligence class action against Smith & Wesson over Danforth shooting
The Ontario Court of Appeal has certified a class action against Smith & Wesson over allegations that the gun manufacturer was negligent in failing to implement technology to prevent unauthorized use of the gun used in a 2018 mass shooting in Toronto.
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June 24, 2025
Outstanding leadership in a multigenerational workforce
As a managing partner or law firm owner, do you find it challenging to navigate all the current generational differences within your team?
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June 24, 2025
Have your voice heard: Take Law360 Canada’s 2025 survey on lawyer satisfaction
Law360 Canada is seeking participants for an anonymous survey on career and life satisfaction in the legal profession. Take the survey in English or French.
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June 23, 2025
Appeal court sets aside substantial costs ordered in Nigerian oil and gas case
In litigation involving a failed oil and gas bid, the Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed a Nigerian company’s appeal finding the judge erred in the interpretation of contract agreements and in giving a substantial award for defamation to the respondent.
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June 24, 2025
COOPERATIVES - Operation of enterprise at cost - Financial disclosure
Appeal by appellant against a decision granting partial summary judgment in favour of respondent. The respondent, Calgary Co-operative Assn. Ltd., sourced groceries and fuel from the appellant, Federated Co-operatives Ltd., for over 60 years.
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June 23, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal slashes $700K costs award in rental dispute due to ‘chilling effect’
The Ontario Court of Appeal has significantly cut a costs award in a hard-fought landlord-tenant dispute on Toronto’s tony “Mink Mile,” finding the legal fees were “concerning” and the motion judge’s high tally could contribute to a chilling effect on litigation.
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June 23, 2025
Canada builds new, strengthened partnership with the European Union
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a “new, ambitious and comprehensive partnership” with the European Union, emphasizing “increased co-operation in defence, trade and commerce.”