Civil Litigation
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June 09, 2025
Tariffs, good faith and contractual discretion: Top tips for in-house, corporate counsel
With the extent and scope of U.S. tariffs applicable to Canada (and the rest of the world) changing on a regular basis, Canadian businesses are facing a turbulent environment. Amid this turbulent business environment, many businesses are evaluating their current contractual commitments and future contractual obligations, and attempting to determine how best to remain on solid footing going forward.
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June 09, 2025
CIVIL PROCEDURE - Actions - Nullities and irregularities - Delay or failure to prosecute
Appeal by appellants from a case management order dismissing their counterclaim against respondent for prejudicial delay after more than 13 years of litigation.
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June 09, 2025
Lack of consensus in Bouvette acquittal leaves questions unanswered
When a serious yet inaccurate allegation of criminal wrongdoing is made against someone, permanently halting criminal proceedings without a determination of guilt or innocence is insufficient. What is truly needed is a declaration of being found not guilty.
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June 06, 2025
As trade tensions rise, feds table legislation to accelerate national projects, internal trade
With an escalating trade war already reflected in worsening employment data, the federal government has introduced promised legislation aimed at removing federal barriers to interprovincial trade, improving labour mobility in Canada and fast-tracking large infrastructure projects “of national importance.”
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June 06, 2025
Colleen Spier appointed provincial court judge in B.C.
The Government of British Columbia has announced the appointment of Colleen Spier as a provincial court judge, effective July 7, 2025.
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June 06, 2025
N.L. turning to public for input on revamping child protection laws
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is turning to the public for input on revamping child protection laws.
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June 06, 2025
Tarissa L. Peterson returns to McDougall Gauley
McDougall Gauley LLP has announced that Tarissa L. Peterson has rejoined the firm.
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June 06, 2025
Lazarus effect and other elephants in the room
Lazarus? More about him soon. There are three bizarre events that often seem to hit the news of the weird: exotic animals escaping their abodes and roaming the city’s streets, people returning books that were checked out from libraries for decades and humans certified as dead who are still alive. Let me opine about those living dead people.
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June 06, 2025
What’s in a name (change)? Changing a child’s surname in Ontario
A recent decision from the New Brunswick Court of Appeal offers a timely glimpse into an often overlooked parenting issue: when does one parent have the right to change a child’s surname over the objections of the other?
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June 06, 2025
OFFENCES AND ENFORCEMENT - Offences - Contravention of securities law - Trading without filing prospectus
Appeal by appellants against the certification of a class-action lawsuit brought by Canadian investors. The respondents represented the investors who purchased cryptocurrency derivative products through the appellants’ trading platform.