Canada: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

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Supreme Court Confirms: Judicial Review Cannot Be Legislated Away
The Supreme Court of Canada has established that Parliament cannot prevent judicial review of administrative decisions, striking down a partial privative clause in the Conflict of Interest Act. This landmark ruling constitutionalizes the availability of judicial review for all exercises of public power, fundamentally reshaping the relationship between legislatures, administrative bodies, and courts. The decision clarifies that while legislatures may influence how courts review decisions, they cannot elimina
Canada Litigation
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Disclosure & Electronic Discovery & Privilege

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Pleading Ignorance Has A Price: How A Commercial Tenant's Defence Triggered Deemed Waiver Of Solicitor-Client Privilege
When a commercial tenant alleged it did not understand the legal consequences of signing a 20-year lease extension, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that this litigation strategy triggered a deemed waiver of solicitor-client privilege. The decision clarifies how pleading amendments interact with privilege protection and establishes important boundaries for real estate litigants who place their legal understanding at the centre of their defence.
Canada Litigation
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Protéger Le Secret Professionnel Dans Un Contexte Juridique En Évolution
Le secret professionnel de l'avocat fait face à de nouveaux défis posés par l'intelligence artificielle, les technologies émergentes et l'évolution des stratégies de litige. Quels sont les cinq principaux risques qui menacent aujourd'hui la protection du secret professionnel et comment les équipes juridiques peuvent-elles mettre en place des mesures proactives pour prévenir toute divulgation par inadvertance?
Canada Litigation
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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Termination Without Fault For Budget Overruns While Work Is Underway: What Compensation Is The Contractor Entitled To?
A Quebec Superior Court ruling examines the financial consequences when a major municipal construction project is terminated mid-way through completion. The case addresses critical questions about how contractors should be compensated for profits, overhead costs, and delays when only a fraction of the contracted work has been performed.
Canada Real Estate
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Court Procedure

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Supreme Court Confirms: Judicial Review Cannot Be Legislated Away
The Supreme Court of Canada has established that Parliament cannot prevent judicial review of administrative decisions, striking down a partial privative clause in the Conflict of Interest Act. This landmark ruling constitutionalizes the availability of judicial review for all exercises of public power, fundamentally reshaping the relationship between legislatures, administrative bodies, and courts. The decision clarifies that while legislatures may influence how courts review decisions, they cannot elimina
Canada Litigation
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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A Refresher In The Dos And Don’ts Of Challenging Municipal Decisions
The Ontario Divisional Court has issued a pair of decisions in a contentious dispute over a proposed Battery Energy Storage System in Ottawa, addressing both a community group's motion to halt development and a developer's motion to strike portions of the challenge. These procedural rulings offer critical insights into the standards courts apply when reviewing municipal land-use decisions and the evidentiary requirements parties must meet when challenging or defending development approvals.
Canada Litigation
D
Dentons Canada LLP
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Sovereign Immunity: Public Sector Government

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Latest Videos

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