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Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)

R.L. v. M.F. involved a dispute over spousal support following the end of an over 14-year marriage in which both the husband and wife were high income earners.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

From Reasons To Judgment: Settling An Order Under Rule 59.04

I will never forget the first time I received a judge's Endorsement. We had won our case, putting an end to months of protracted litigation. I remember poring over the judge's reasons, carefully reviewing the analysis...

Canada Litigation

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Casey & Moss LLP

Accelerating Justice: Alberta Targets 36-month Deadline For Civil Trials

A profound shift is underway in Alberta's approach to civil litigation. Effective September 1, 2025, pursuant to the Alberta Court of King's Bench Notice to the Profession...

Canada Litigation

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Miller Thomson LLP

L'Alberta impose des plans de litige obligatoires pour les actions civiles

Le 10 juillet 2025, la Cour du Banc du Roi de l'Alberta (la « Cour ») a publié un avis intitulé Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil (Non-Family) Cases (l'« Avis ») à l'intention de la profession et du public.

Canada Litigation

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 4 - August 8, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Seizure Before Judgment: Between Protecting A Claim And Failing To Disclose A Relevant Fact

Canada Criminal

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Criminal vs. Civil Justice For Sexual Abuse Survivors

Canada Criminal

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Siskinds LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 21-25, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Hockey Night In Canada – The Verdict Is In, Prompting A Reckoning Between Criminal And Civil Evidentiary Standards

Canada Criminal

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Feldt Electric v Gorbern Mechanical: Refusal To Comply With Adjudication Determination Attracts Minimal Consequences

Canada Litigation

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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 14-18, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Alberta Adopts Mandatory Litigation Plans For Civil Actions

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Enforce Now, Appeal Later: Alberta Court Denies Stay Of Arbitral Award Enforcement Pending Appeal Application

Canada Litigation

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Miller Thomson LLP

The Havoc Of The "Standard" Release In Employment Law And Human Rights

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

AI In The Financial Sector: The Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Publishes Draft Guidelines

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Dentons

2025 Global In-House Counsel Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Profession From ICW | Mondaq

Worldwide Law Practice

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Investment Opportunities In Canada: The Best Businesses To Start And Invest In.

Canada Immigration

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Sobirovs Law Firm

BC's Mushroom-Plucking Robots Harvest Big In Latest Round Of Fundraising

Worldwide Technology

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Goodmans LLP

Full Steam Ahead: Mandatory Litigation Plans Implement A Major Shift In Civil Litigation

On July 10, 2025, Alberta's Court of King's Bench announced a significant change to the Court's process in Alberta with the release of NPP2025-02, Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil (Non-Family) Cases ("NPP #2025-02").

Canada Litigation

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McLennan Ross LLP

Quicker To The Finish Line: Alberta Court Of King's Bench Wants Cases Tried In Three Years

The Nutshell: Civil claims ought to be resolved within three years of service of the first Statement of Defence.

Canada Litigation

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Updated Rules Of Civil Procedure: "Obligation To Promptly Disclose" A Partial Settlement Agreement And The Immediacy Of Disclosure

The new Ontario Regulation 50/25, which amends the Rules of Civil Procedure, has taken effect as of June 16, 2025. A key change is the new Rule 49.14, which codifies the duty to disclose...

Canada Litigation

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Changes To Disclosure Rules For Partial Settlements In Ontario Civil Litigation

Effective June 16, 2025, significant changes are coming to Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure regarding the disclosure of partial settlement agreements, as set out in O. Reg. 50/25.

Canada Litigation

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Pallett Valo LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 30 - July 4, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Dispute Resolution In Western Canada For Public Infrastructure Projects: The Costs Of Litigation Relative To Arbitration

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 23-27, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Geographical Considerations Regarding The Location Of Defence Medical Exams

Canada Litigation

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Civil Fraud Results In Denial Of Automobile Coverage

Canada Insurance

Wallace Smith LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 16-20, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Affaire Gaspé Énergies : La Cour d'appel se prononce sur son pouvoir de révision d'une permission d'en appeler et casse le sursis d'application d'une loi environnementale

Canada Litigation

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Fasken (French)

Wilhelm Concrete v. Shackelton: Construction Deficiencies, Limitation Periods And The Cost Of Waiting

Canada Real Estate

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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Limitation And Exclusion Of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance And Drafting Tips

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 9-13, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Affaire Gaspé Énergies : La Cour d'appel se prononce sur son pouvoir de révision d'une permission d'en appeler et casse le sursis d'application d'une loi environnementale

Le 22 mai 2025, dans son arrêt Gaspé Énergies inc., la Cour d'appel du Québec précise dans quelles circonstances elle a le pouvoir de réviser un jugement accordant erronément...

Canada Litigation

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Fasken (French)

Wilhelm Concrete v. Shackelton: Construction Deficiencies, Limitation Periods And The Cost Of Waiting

In Wilhelm Concrete v. Shackelton, 2025 ONSC 3071, the Superior Court considered defective construction of grain silos, unpaid invoices and the application of limitation periods, offering practical reminders for contractors and property owners regarding the importance of clear contractual terms, diligent record-keeping, and evidentiary expectations to support claims in construction litigation.

Canada Real Estate

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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Limitation And Exclusion Of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance And Drafting Tips

The inclusion of limitation and exclusion of liability clauses in contracts entered into in Quebec requires an understanding of civil law and public order restrictions. Since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)...

Canada Litigation

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 9-13, 2025)

John has been the editor of Blaneys Appeals since the inception of the blog in the Summer of 2014.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Réforme de l'accès à la justice : changements aux Règles de procédure civile de l'Ontario et regard sur le Québec

Canada Litigation

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (May 19 – 23, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 19 to 23, 2025.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Screening By The Authorizing Judge: Québec Court Of Appeal Upholds The Principle Of Partial Dismissal In Salko C. Financière Banque Nationale Inc.

On January 30, 2025, the Québec Court of Appeal rendered a judgment in Salko c. Financière Banque Nationale inc., 2025 QCCA 74 (Salko) providing clarity on the application...

Canada Litigation

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Bennett Jones LLP

Civil Trial Costs: A Warning For Unreasonable Defendants

But a fair justice system must inherently be an accessible civil justice system. If only the independently wealthy could afford to pursue or defend a claim, many other people would consider it unjust.

Canada Litigation

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries ( May 12 – May 16, 2025)

The Court agreed with the appellant that the presumption is only rebutted where the debtor's business continuation plan is objectively reasonable in the sense that it is likely to benefit creditors generally.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (May 5 – 9, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Wagg Motions: Reforms Needed To Stop Delays And Unnecessary Costs When Accessing Criminal Records For Civil Sexual Assault Proceedings

Canada Litigation

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Lerners LLP

Late-served But Still Alive: High Court Clarifies Out-of-time Claim Form Not Automatically "Dead" Or In "Limbo"

Canada Litigation

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Gowling WLG

Upending The Ground Rules: Proposed Major Overhaul Of The Ontario Rules Of Civil Procedure

Canada Litigation

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Bennett Jones LLP

50 Is The New 35: Small Claims Court Just Levelled Up

Canada Litigation

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (April 28 – May 2, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Beyond The Three-Year Limit: Unraveling The Prescription Puzzle

Canada Litigation

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Bernier Fournier

A New Era For Civil Litigation In Ontario? What Litigants Need To Know About The Proposed Rules Overhaul

Canada Litigation

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Fasken

Court Of Appeal Summaries (April 21 – 25, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

New Rules, New Game: Civil Litigation In Ontario Set To Change In 2026

Canada Litigation

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Burned By Butane, Denied By The Policy: Intent And Insurance In McGregor

Canada Litigation

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CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)

How To Enforce A Court Order In GTA Civil Cases

Canada Litigation

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Rashidy & Associates

Court Of Appeal Summaries (April 14-18, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Civil Rules Reform Working Group Proposes Sweeping Changes

Canada Litigation

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (April 7-11, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Latest Videos

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Podcast: Breaking Down The Dollars. The Real Value Of General Damages In Civil Litigation (Video)

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Nelligan Law

Proposed Increase In The Provincial Court Civil Claims Limit (Video)

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Field LLP

Civil Appeals And Judicial Reviews: Common Mistakes And Pitfalls (Video)

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Torkin Manes LLP

The Tort Of Unlawful Means, In Camera Proceedings And Sealing Orders (Video)

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Dentons

Civil Sexual Assault Episode 4: Challenges Facing Institutions Subject to Sexual Abuse Claims (Video Content)

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Lerners LLP

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