Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

The initial threshold of a motion to dismiss an action under Ontario’s anti‑SLAPP legislation is whether the proceeding arises from an expression relating to a matter of public interest.

Consider this: an artificial intelligence (AI) agent acting autonomously (i.e., a "human in the loop" process is not used) on a social media platform publishes...

In AB v Google, the Court of Appeal of Québec held that internet intermediaries, such as search engines, may be liable for listing hyperlinks to undisputedly false and defamatory content.

The British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Lewis v. WestJet Airlines Ltd. (2025 BCSC 1565) clarifies the circumstances under which accountants' work may be protected by legal privilege.

In Stack v The King, 2024 TCC 137, the Tax Court of Canada blocked the Canada Revenue Agency's attempt to obtain various documents, including an email record, that were protected by solicitor-client privilege.

Navigate the complexities of Canadian transfer pricing audits with expert guidance on documentation requirements, CRA audit powers, and privilege protection. Learn strategic approaches to functional interviews, information requests, and compliance obligations while understanding the consequences of non-compliance and proposed legislative changes that could significantly impact audit procedures.

Lorsqu’un demandeur et ses avocats manquent à leur obligation de faire progresser une action collective, le tribunal pourra présumer que le demandeur s’est désisté.

On April 16, 2026, in Larouche v. PGM ResidualCo Holdings Inc., the British Columbia Supreme Court (Court) denied leave to commence secondary market claims under the B.C. Securities Act (Act) in a proposed class action alleging misrepresentations in public disclosure documents by a public issuer.

Recent Canadian case law demonstrates that limitation defences are no longer categorically off-limits at class action certification. Courts will now engage with limitations arguments where they expose fundamental deficiencies in the proposed proceeding, potentially narrowing class definitions, defeating certification entirely, or informing preferability analyses—though fact-intensive disputes remain reserved for summary judgment or trial.

When an employee misrepresents their academic credentials on their resume, can an employer terminate them for cause? This case examines whether false claims about possessing an MBA degree constitute sufficient grounds for dismissal without notice, and explores the boundaries of trust and honesty in the employment relationship.

Professionals subject to a code of ethics may face disciplinary complaints. If they violate the rules governing their practice, their disciplinary council can impose penalties ranging from a warning or fine...

After closing of a real estate transaction, the Plaintiff purchasers discovered that both of their vehicles would not fit in what was advertised by the Defendants in a listing as a double car garage.