Case Law Update: Toronto Star Newspapers v. Canada
2010 SCC 21, released 10 June 2010Constitutional Law Mandatory Publication Bans at Bail Hearings do not Infringe the Freedom of Expression Guarantee under the Charter
Case Law Update: United States v. Yemec
2010 ONCA 414, released 8 June 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Defences Meaningful Opportunity to be Heard Equitable Orders Injunctions
Case Law Update: Yugraneft Corp. v. Rexx Management Corp.
2010 SCC 19, released 20 May 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments – Arbitration Awards – Limitation Periods
International Transport Quiz
Anever smaller world means more multi-jurisdictional litigation, with interprovincial, cross-border, and international business and transport raising many jurisdictional issues.
Legislative Update: Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
Ontario Bill 235 received Royal Assent on May 18, 2010. The purpose of the new legislation is to provide safeguards for energy consumers.
James Dick Construction Limited presents case in Rockfort Quarry OMB meeting
James Dick Construction Limited sums up Rockfort Quarry case at May 18 hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board.
First Ontario Energy Board Decision to Consider the Implementation of Ontario’s Green Energy Act
First decision released by the Ontario Energy Board addressing implementation of Green Energy Act.
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Limits on the Freedom of Publicly Regulated Companies
There is an important distinction between private corporations and publicly regulated corporations (Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited and the Ontario Energy Board).
Councillors raise concerns about complaints process; Code of Conduct
A report by an interim integrity commissioner was received and endorsed at a special meeting of city council.
Lowe’s Acquires Walmart’s Interest in Three Former Sam’s Club Locations
Lowe’s Companies Canada, ULC completes its acquisition of Walmart Canada Corp.’s interest in former Sam’s Club locations in London, Vaughan and Pickering.
Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation
The Norwich order has proven to be a useful litigation tool to tackle the “known and unknown unknowns” that litigants may face.
Littell did not violate conduct code; report
An integrity commissioner says that a code of conduct complaint filed by a city employee against Brantford Councillor Mark Littell should be dismissed.
Watchdog takes aim at ‘green’ tax; Consumers Council challenges plan to put charge on hydro bills to pay for $53.7 million energy fund
A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
WeirFoulds LLP Named as “Go-To Law Firm”
WeirFoulds LLP is named in Fortune 500 by Blockbuster as a “Go-To Law Firm” in Canada.
Consumers group calls Ontario hydro levy illegal
A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.