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La Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique annule une sentence sur des dépens d’arbitrage, les parties n’ayant pu présenter des observations
La Cour d'appel de la Colombie-Britannique a déterminé qu'un arbitre a manqué au devoir d'équité procédurale en répartissant les dépens sans permettre aux parties de présenter des observations après les conclusions de fond. La Cour a confirmé qu'un arbitre dont la sentence a été contestée avec succès demeure présumé impartial et peut réexaminer l'affaire.
Canada Litigation
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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A Lawyer’s List Is Not A Limitations Lifeline: The ONCA Confirms Plaintiffs Must Exercise Reasonable Diligence
The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Wiebe v. Johnson & Johnson Inc. clarifies when the two-year limitation period begins under Ontario's Limitations Act, 2002, emphasizing that plaintiffs cannot delay the clock by failing to investigate potential claims when they knew or should have known the material facts. The Court ruled that a law firm's opinion about product defects does not constitute a new material fact that resets the limitation period.
Canada Litigation
ML
McMillan LLP
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Appeal Court Confirms Class Action Plaintiffs Cannot Elect Disgorgement To Sidestep The Need For Evidence Of Loss
The Ontario Divisional Court has upheld a lower court's decision denying class certification in a data privacy case against Facebook, establishing important boundaries for when disgorgement remedies can be pursued in breach of contract claims. The ruling addresses whether plaintiffs can strategically elect disgorgement to avoid proving compensable loss, and reinforces fundamental prerequisites for class action certification.
Canada Litigation
OH
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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The Collection Process, Part 2: What Is Garnishment? A Powerful Debt Collection Tool
Garnishment allows judgment creditors to intercept money owed to debtors by third parties, such as banks or employers. While this legal tool can be highly effective for debt collection in certain circumstances, it comes with procedural requirements, exemptions, and practical challenges that creditors must navigate. Understanding when garnishment works best and its limitations is essential for anyone seeking to collect on a judgment in British Columbia.
Canada Litigation
WG
Watson Goepel LLP
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