Canada: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the boundaries of cause of action estoppel in civil litigation, holding that litigants must advance all reasonably available legal theories arising from the same material facts in their initial proceeding.

Typically, motions for partial summary judgment are difficult to advance and, in many cases, do not proceed to scheduling given their low likelihood of success. However, Kotsopoulos v. Toronto (City)...

Pallett Valo LLP is a Canadian law firm providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm serves clients with expertise in corporate law, real estate, litigation, employment law, and other legal matters.

Medical malpractice litigation represents some of the most complex and technical legal work in the country, requiring specialized knowledge, expert witnesses, and a deeply empathetic approach. Senior Counsel Pinta Maguire explains how Gluckstein Lawyers' dedicated team navigates these intricate cases to secure the lifelong care and resources that severely injured individuals desperately need when the public healthcare system falls short.

When dangerous products cause widespread harm, individual legal action against massive corporations becomes prohibitively expensive and impractical. Class actions and mass torts provide a powerful alternative, allowing everyday people to pool their resources and legal strength to hold companies accountable for negligence and force meaningful change. Learn how these collective legal mechanisms work and why they offer accessible justice for those who cannot afford lengthy court battles.

Senior Litigation Lawyer Jonathan Burton explains how Gluckstein Lawyers' specialized approach to personal injury cases goes beyond traditional legal representation. By meeting clients in their homes and working directly with medical professionals, the firm ensures comprehensive support for catastrophic injury victims and their families throughout recovery and beyond settlement.

In The Nuchatlaht v. British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered what evidence may establish Aboriginal title. The Court overturned the trial decision and recognized Aboriginal title over the entire area claimed by the Nuchatlaht on the basis that it was sufficiently occupied in 1846, when British sovereignty was asserted.

A Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs when you cannot do so yourself.

Lawyers, brokerages, trustees, and other parties may sometimes find themselves holding funds that they do not want while others fight over who is entitled to them. Interpleader applications are a long-standing...