Canada: Marine/ Shipping

One of the most interesting and important issues inherent in lawsuits arising from travel-related bookings (and arising in many aviation cases) is the exercise of jurisdiction by local courts over foreign based defendants. In a decision released last summer (in Sinclair v. Venezia), the Supreme Court of Canada considered the jurisdiction of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice over three Italian companies.

The Canadian government has proposed sweeping reforms to accelerate trade and transportation infrastructure projects through the creation of National Trade Corridors and a new advisory council.

The Strait of Hormuz has once again become a focal point of geopolitical risk. As a narrow but critical maritime chokepoint through which roughly one‑fifth...

On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14286, "Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America's Truck Drivers" (the "Executive Order").

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Managing insurance challenges remains a significant concern for fleet owners and operators. Rising premiums, liability claims, and cargo insurance disputes all pose financial risks to trucking businesses.

The purchase of a private vessel can be a major commitment that requires careful consideration.

In July, U.S. job openings dropped to 7.67 million, the lowest level since early 2021, as layoffs increased, indicating a weakening labor market.

Dangerous goods" ("hazardous materials" in the United States) is a loaded term that brings to mind crude oil, lithium-ion batteries and explosives, but in fact covers perfume, paint, aerosols and other consumer goods.