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May 23, 2024
New member joins Ontario law foundation’s class proceedings committee
A recent news report from the Law Foundation of Ontario announced the appointment of Elizabeth Bowker to its class proceedings committee.
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May 22, 2024
New CBSA system for importers to Canada to officially launch Oct. 21
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced an Oct. 21 external start date for its new Canada Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative for collecting duties and taxes on goods imported into Canada.
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May 22, 2024
Federal Court certifies class action against Armed Forces over mental health stigmatization
The Federal Court has certified a class action against the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) over allegations that the stigmatization of mental illnesses in the forces worsened the mental health disorders of some of its members.
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May 22, 2024
Court sets 45-day trial for Air Canada crash-landing class action
A 45-day trial has been set by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to hear a class action lawsuit regarding the 2015 crash landing of an Air Canada flight in Halifax during a winter storm, injuring 25 people.
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May 22, 2024
New associate joins BD&P
Lisa Manners joined the commercial and litigation group of Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP as an associate.
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May 22, 2024
Law Society Medal recipients announced
Six recipients of the annual Law Society Medal will be celebrated for their achievements in a ceremony on May 22, 2024, a news release from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) announced.
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May 22, 2024
Expert panel recommends 15 per cent salary hike for Quebec provincial court judges
A judicial compensation committee has recommended handing a substantial salary increase to the provincial judiciary to bridge the gap with their federal counterparts and maintain the Court of Quebec’s drawing power, a welcome development that will unlikely to be challenged by the government, according to a pundit.
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May 21, 2024
Court sets aside $1.2M default judgment against Nunavut community
The Nunavut Court of Justice has set aside a $1.2 million default judgment in a case where the defendant’s counsel did not file a statement of defence despite instructions to do so.
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May 21, 2024
B.C. Supreme Court dismisses class action against Tim Hortons' over no-poach clause
The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a proposed class action against Tim Hortons concerning a no-poach clause that prevents franchisees from employing or seeking to employ anyone from another Tim Hortons franchise without prior written approval from the franchisor.
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May 21, 2024
Law Society of Ontario award winners announced
Five recipients of the annual Law Society Awards will be celebrated for their achievements in a ceremony on May 22, 2024, a news release from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) announced.